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Unprecedented case – 32 cats left at gate of BC SPCA animal centre

December 18, 2025

On December 5, at approximately 9 a.m., 32 cats ranging in age from three months to five years were left in plastic containers outside the gates of the BC SPCA Sunshine Coast animal centre in Sechelt. “This is the largest number of animals left at a BC SPCA animal centre that I can recall,” says …

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BC SPCA and RDCO work together to save stray labradoodle found in West Kelowna

December 16, 2025

On December 9, concerned citizens called in reports about a large dog running loose in West Kelowna around Old Okanagan Highway and Grizzly Road. The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s dog control caught the frightened canine and contacted the BC SPCA, concerned about the dog’s condition. Now affectionately named Shaggy due to his matted and overgrown fur, the …

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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“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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