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Help the BC SPCA’s longest-term residents find a home for the holidays

December 10, 2025

The holidays are about spending time with loved ones, but not everyone is so lucky to have a home to celebrate in this year. Currently, there are more than 300 adoptable animals in the BC SPCA’s care, and many of them have been waiting all year for a forever family.   “We see a lot …

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How your input shapes the Codes of Practice and sets farmed animal welfare standards

December 9, 2025

Many Canadians care deeply about farmed animal welfare but sometimes feel powerless to make a difference. However, you can help farmed animals in many important ways, including speaking up for them! Canada’s Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals set important rules for ensuring farmed animal welfare nationally. Everyone, from farmers …

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“All I want for Christmas” is protections for all exotic cats!

December 5, 2025

What a year it has been in the animal welfare space! From urging the provincial government to increase the availability and affordability of pet-friendly housing, to pushing for a nation-wide ban on fur farming (after a successful ban on mink farming in B.C.), we couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of passionate animal …

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Humane dog training takes centre stage: bringing Sandy to life in Annie at Gateway Theatre

The actress playing Annie greets with one of the dogs cast as sandy by shaking their paw.
December 5, 2025

All dogs are unique and wonderful in their own way, but some have an extra special “star quality”. This December, audiences at Gateway Theatre in Richmond will be treated to canine star-power in a new production of Annie, running from December 11 to January 3. While the beloved musical is known for its catchy songs …

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