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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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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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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