January 23, 2026BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) has wrapped up another successful year treating wild animals on Southern Vancouver Island. Even as staff prepare for the next busy season ahead, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable accomplishments over the past year. Thanks to the dedication of staff, volunteers, and our …
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January 19, 2026Are 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 opened the public comment period for the updated …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
January 9, 2026As we step into a new year, we’re reflecting on the incredible moments that brought our community together in 2025. From heartwarming rescues to stories that sparked conversations and inspired action, our social media channels were filled with reminders of why compassion matters. These posts didn’t just earn likes, they created connections, raised awareness, and …
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January 9, 2026When John first came into our care, the world was a scary place for him. He was rescued alongside 21 other cats and kittens from an overwhelmed home after a concerned animal lover made a call to our Animal Helpline. The officers that entered the home said they found a heartbreaking situation of animal hoarding. …
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January 9, 2026Every animal deserves a home filled with love, care and kindness, but it’s particularly special to see a severely neglected animal blossom in a safe environment for the first time. Pixie, a little poodle-mix, was found chained outside in the snow with no shelter in sight. She was extremely matted and unable to put weight …
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News Category: Ways to help
January 8, 2026As we look back on 2025, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of over 228,000 passionate animal lovers like yourself. With more than 45,000 actions taken in 2025, your voices were heard through various channels, whether through signing a petition, submitting survey feedback, or contacting your government officials. Your collective effort has been instrumental in advancing animal welfare throughout British Columbia and across the country. The BC SPCA’s annual Advocacy Report recognizes …
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