October 30, 2025True to her name, Miracle came into the BC SPCA’s care after being found trapped in the wheel well of a vehicle in Surrey. It took the effort of a whole community to save little Miracle, whose cries could be heard from inside the car as neighbours and first responders removed parts of the vehicle … 
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		October 24, 2025Clever. Affectionate. Helpful. Vulnerable. Not many people use these words to describe bats. Creepy, ugly, scary or dangerous are far more likely choices — and yet bats truly are intelligent, sensitive creatures. They perform valuable ecosystem services as pollinators, seed dispersers and insect predators. Bats are among the most misunderstood animals in the world. Myths … 
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		October 22, 2025WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES On September 23, Lucy, a nine-week-old kitten, along with her seven siblings, an accidental litter, were surrendered to the BC SPCA from a property in Victoria after their owner became overwhelmed by the number of animals in their care. “All the kittens were infected with the feline herpesvirus and coccidia parasite, but … 
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		October 16, 2025On October 7, the BC SPCA brought 27 dogs and one cat into care from a rural property in the Kootenays, following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect. The 27 seized dogs were French bulldogs, Boston terriers, Kangal shepherds, and heelers, as well as several mixed-breed dogs, and included 12 … 
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		October 7, 2025The BC SPCA’s vision is to see all animals and people thriving together, this includes companion, farmed and wild animals in British Columbia. The death of any animal always weighs heavy on the hearts of BC SPCA staff. We know how hard a situation like this can be on the animals and the community who … 
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		October 6, 2025Found in the wild and on farms across Canada, turkeys have unique traits that make them truly special. Let’s talk turkey and discover some fascinating facts that may surprise you! 1. Turkeys are native to North America The domestic turkeys we see on farms today are the same species as the wild turkeys native to … 
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News Category: Farm