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Respecting migrating and nesting birds

March 18, 2026

It’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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Weeks old kittens saved moments from crushing fate

March 13, 2026

On 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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The life-saving power of love and foster care for a puppy rejected by her mom

March 6, 2026

Back in November, a desperate call came in from a concerned animal guardian with a tiny litter of puppies in crisis. Their sheltie had given birth to 11 puppies after an unplanned litter, but she wasn’t taking to her new role as a mom. It’s not always easy to understand how a dog can reject …