March 6, 2026Back 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 …
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March 6, 2026Every animal who enters the care of the BC SPCA arrives with a story, and some stories begin with hardship. When Gus, originally named Balto, first came in, he carried the weight of a difficult past. At approximately six years old, he had already lived through more than any dog should have to face. And …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal Stories
March 6, 2026You love and care for animals, and you also want a rodent-free home. This does not have to come at the expense of wildlife, the environment or put your pets at risk! The most effective and humane way to solve rodent problems is prevention. Prevention minimizes the use of harmful control methods like rodenticides and …
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News Category: Wildlife
March 6, 2026Small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs love fresh greens to eat. Why not stretch that food budget a little further by growing your own, right at home? Fortunately, you don’t need a ton of space to get gardening — a balcony, a porch or even a windowsill will do. Herbs and dark, leafy …
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News Category: Pet care
March 6, 2026Dogs and peanut butter are almost as synonymous as peanut butter and jelly. It’s as if your dog has a sixth sense about the nutty spread. No sooner do you open the jar and your furry friend is there, waiting for a lick. A number of pet guardians give their dog a snack of peanut …
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News Category: Pet care
March 3, 2026This spring caring people across B.C. have the chance to win big, while helping vulnerable animals. The BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need is back March 3 with 30 daily cash prizes, plus its biggest spring 50/50 yet – up to $1,100,000! Last spring’s big 50/50 winner, animal lover Shannon W. from Ladysmith, took home an incredible $500,000 cash prize. “This money is life changing,” says Shannon. “I can travel, …
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News Category: Ways to help