September 10, 2019The BC SPCA encourages all veterinarians across Canada interested in pursuing continued training or education related to ethics and animal welfare to apply for the Dr. Carol Morgan Memorial Award. Dr. Morgan served as a BC SPCA Board Member and Advisor, and was a beloved member of the animal welfare community. The Animal Welfare Foundation …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation
September 6, 2019The BC SPCA’s Burnaby Branch is seeking your help with medical costs for Pancakes, who has cherry eye, an umbilical hernia and is struggling with obesity and his fear of strangers. This adorable four-year-old dog will need surgery to correct his hernia and eye plus a weight loss plan to help him get back into …
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News Category: Ways to help
September 4, 2019What could be better than enjoying a nice glass of wine? Saving B.C. wildlife at the same time! The BC SPCA is delighted to partner with Northern Lights Estate Winery in announcing the launch of “The Bear”, a new Pinot Gris-style wine with a purpose. The wine is made using surplus apples sourced from local …
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News Category: Ways to help, Wildlife
September 3, 2019Falcor, a small Pekingese dog recently arrived at the SPCA so severely neglected that he had necrotic tissue all up his back that had eaten away the flesh down to his spine. We did everything from blood transfusions to IV antibiotics to save him, but in the end, all we could do was hold him …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Ways to help
September 1, 2019Collars are important for your dog to have, so you can fasten an ID tag, a dog license and leash – but it’s important to ensure your canine pal has the right kind of collar. “The BC SPCA recommends flat dog collars as opposed to prong, choke or shock collars,” says BC SPCA manager of …
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News Category: Pet care