August 31, 2020Five fledgling barn swallows were recently admitted to BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) after a well-meaning member of the public had been caring for them for a week after he found their nest on the ground and believed them to be orphaned. “On arrival, one of the swallows was assessed as being …
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News Category: Wildlife
August 26, 2020A recent dog attack in Coquitlam in which a group of off-leash dogs wearing shock collars attacked a smaller dog has led the BC SPCA to issue a warning about the use of shock collars. In reference to the recent incident, Dr. Karen van Haaften, senior manager of behaviour and welfare for the BC SPCA …
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News Category: Pet care