January 6, 2025In 2021, British Columbia made history by becoming the first Canadian province to ban mink farming. However, fur farming of chinchillas, minks, foxes, and wolves remains legal in other provinces across Canada. Now, a federal petition has been launched calling for a national ban on fur farming all species of animals and is open until …
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January 3, 2025Ash, now named Asher, was one of 43 German shepherds rescued from an irresponsible breeder in August of last year. After a tough start to life, Asher spent his first holidays surrounded by his new family. “Asher is our family’s fourth German shepherd rescue,” says Maria, “but our first puppy. It’s been so interesting working …
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January 3, 2025As the clock struck midnight on December 31, a new year began for the world, and on January 1, a new chapter began in the life of a spirited little kitten named Hermione. She became the BC SPCA’s first adoption of 2025! From the moment adopters Hailey and Ethan laid eyes on Hermione, they knew …
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January 1, 2025When the temperature drops during the cold winter months, outdoor cats will seek out warm places for shelter. One of the most irresistible and dangerous places for cats is a warm car engine, like the one in a car that has just been parked, even electric vehicles share the risk. Cats can easily access and …
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December 30, 2024An overwhelmed breeder in the West Kootenays has surrendered 11 five-month-old labradoodle puppies to a BC SPCA animal protection officer. “This is yet another case of a breeder who bred dogs and now can’t find homes for them and can’t afford their care,” says Jamey Blair, the BC SPCA’s senior manager northern B.C. and the …
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December 26, 2024The BC SPCA is currently caring for an elderly black female cat and has found a forever home for a grey male cat who were found inside an abandoned vehicle that had been towed. “The towing company reached out to the BC SPCA’s animal helpline when the cats were discovered in the vehicle,” says Eileen …
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