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Whether we are young or just young at heart, candy and chocolate probably top the list of things we like most about Halloween! But, of course, those sweet snacks we enjoy so much are harmful to our pets. Try making these healthy treats instead for the four-legged trick-or-treaters in your lives. Canine candy corn All …
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News Category: Pet care
All BC SPCA locations will be closed on September 30, as we observe National Truth & Reconciliation Day, a day to commemorate the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada. “A critical step toward reconciliation is public recognition and learnings about the atrocities experienced by Indigenous peoples and communities across Canada,” says BC SPCA …
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News Category: Community
B.C.’s amateur wildlife photographers answered the call for photos of the province’s beautiful wildlife in a big way for the BC SPCA’s 16th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest. “With more than 500 photos submitted, choosing the top picks was a challenge for the contest judges,” says Andrea Wallace, BC SPCA’s manager, wild animal welfare. “We want …
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News Category: Events
With the transition to autumn comes dwindling daylight hours, which typically signals an increase in owl patients at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC). The higher number of these night-time hunters needing care showcases how dangerous this time of year can be for nocturnal wildlife. This is a very risky time for …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA is pleased to announce that the UBCM membership has endorsed the resolution (NR54) asking for a province-wide ban on the sale, purchase, and use of glue traps. “We’re thrilled that UBCM members have endorsed this resolution, and we hope the provincial government will act on their recommendation,” says Sarah Herring, the BC …
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News Category: Community
Wild animals have a lot to worry about – from food, shelter and staying away from predators, to all kinds of human hazards. It’s not uncommon for wild animals to get stuck in things we throw away, or things that get left in their environment. There are a few common examples that the BC SPCA’s …
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News Category: Wildlife
