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On April 1, three Shiba Inu mix dogs and puppies, a hairless Chihuahua, and a cat were removed from a recreation vehicle cluttered with urine-soaked garbage, and feces, in Chilliwack. “When the animal protection officers knocked on the door of the RV they could hear the animals whining,” says Matt Affleck, senior director, animal protection …
Continue reading “Four dogs and a cat found living in garbage-filled RV now healing in BC SPCA care”
News Category: Ways to help
Canada has introduced new revisions to its Organic Standards, the framework that guides the operation of organic farms nationwide. While these standards initially focused primarily on environmentally responsible and sustainable agriculture, they also play a key role in shaping the quality of life of animals raised on organic farms. Organic farms are considered one of …
Continue reading “The Organic Standard offers accessible higher-welfare food choices for consumers”
When Collie arrived at the BC SPCA Burnaby Animal Centre nearly 17 years ago, he was just a tiny eight-month-old puppy. But he had already faced all sorts of challenges in his short life. We don’t know the details of his backstory, but Collie was very matted, fearful of the world and had clearly never …
Continue reading “What happens after adoption: A glimpse into a lifetime of love, 17 years later!”
News Category: Adoption
Cats are commonly believed to be low maintenance, independent pets. Provide them with food, water, a litter box and perhaps a scratching post and some toys, and they’ll amuse themselves, right? Not so fast! While they may not need long walks in the park, cats require interaction and stimulation — just like dogs do — …
Continue reading “Five tips for introducing a puzzle feeder to your cat”
News Category: Pet care
In honour of National Pet Day on April 11, FIRST UNITED and the BC SPCA are calling on the provincial government to join them in improving conditions for tenants and their animal companions by fulfilling Premier David Eby’s promise to prohibit no-pet clauses in multi-rental unit housing. Both FIRST UNITED and the BC SPCA have witnessed the heartbreaking impacts of a lack of pet-friendly housing. …
Continue reading “BC charities ask Province to end pet bans in rentals for National Pet Day”
News Category: Community, Pet care, Take action
Wild ARC is at the beginning of their busiest time of year, when hundreds of babies will be brought through their doors every month. More than 70% of our patients are admitted just between April and September, as wild babies arrive in a massive spring and summer wave. Staff and volunteers will be working tirelessly …
Continue reading “Alone, but not abandoned – keeping moms and babies together this spring”
News Category: Wildlife
