February 3, 2022February is heart month – a reminder to everyone to think about cardiovascular health and that includes our pets! Heart disease for dogs can be a serious health issue. One in ten dogs has heart disease and that increases to one in six for older dogs. Knowledge of the five common signs of heart disease …
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News Category: Pet care
February 2, 2022Former Kamloops resident Crystal Maclean was devastated when her beloved cat Ralph went missing in March 2018. Ralph, a striking orange tabby with a white chin, escaped from a friend’s house where he was being pet-sit for the weekend. Maclean put up lost posters, searched the surrounding neighbourhoods, reached out to mail carriers and to …
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News Category: Animal Stories
February 2, 2022A lot of people think cats can be stand-off “ish” and don’t show affection. But it just isn’t true. “Cats show their affection in a number of beautiful ways,” says Karen van Haaften, senior manager, behaviour and welfare, BC SPCA. “You just need to know what to look for and create an environment where they …
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News Category: Pet care
February 1, 2022Is there a special animal who warms your heart? Celebrate them by winning them a page in the BC SPCA’s 2023 Calendar during our annual pet photo contest. For many animal-lovers, their bond with their pets makes every day brighter. The Calendar Contest, presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition, offers a great way to celebrate all …
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News Category: Ways to help
January 25, 2022Thank you Creating change for domestic, farm and wild animals can be a slow process, but together, we can give animals a voice. Your continued support and desire to take action is essential – it shows policymakers that you care for animals, and are committed to protecting and enhancing their quality of life. In 2021, …
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