March 26, 2026On Thursday, March 19, BC SPCA Animal Protection Officers seized 13 miniature dachshunds from an irresponsible breeder located between 100 Mile House and Clearwater. An investigation was prompted after the BC SPCA Helpline received a call from an individual who had purchased a puppy from a breeder and was concerned about the welfare of the …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
March 24, 2026Is this fawn an orphan, or simply waiting for mom to come back? Not every deer fawn found alone is an orphan! It is normal for a mother deer to leave a fawn alone for long periods of time. She comes back only a few times a day to feed her baby, who waits quietly …
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News Category: Wildlife
March 18, 2026It’s that time of year when migrating shorebirds and nesting birds use the Pacific coast to travel between their breeding and wintering grounds. These long journeys leave little room for setbacks and delays from human disturbance can impact their survival and breeding success. Pet guardians can make a meaningful difference for these birds by being …
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March 13, 2026On February 13, a worker at a waste management facility in Abbotsford was loading cardboard into a compactor when he heard faint cries coming from underneath the pile. When he investigated, he found two tiny kittens buried beneath the cardboard. He immediately brought the kittens to the BC SPCA Abbotsford. Later that same day he …
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News Category: Ways to help
March 12, 2026Update: The public comment period is now closed. Are you passionate about the welfare of equines in Canada? For the first time since 2013, Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines is being updated, and the public is invited to provide input. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) has now …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
March 11, 2026Heading outdoors to tidy up in the coming weeks? Now that baby season has started, birds and mammals could be stealthily nesting and denning around your home as we speak! Helping wildlife is easy as reading our handy tips for keeping wildlife safe as you ready your yards and gardens for spring. Trimming trees When …
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News Category: Wildlife