July 11, 2019The BC SPCA ran an expanded vaccine clinic for pet guardians who are homeless or living in SROs after an outbreak of parvovirus claimed the lives of at least four dogs. The vaccines were offered through Charlie’s vet clinic, which is held on the last Thursday of every month in Oppenheimer Park. “These clinics provide …
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July 9, 2019The four kittens who were found by a Good Samaritan inside a closed box last month are thriving in their foster homes. The kittens have opened their eyes and their ears have unfolded. They are growing and exploring the world around them each day thanks to your support. How to help abandoned kittens in Maple …
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July 8, 2019The BC SPCA’s Victoria Branch is seeking your help with medical costs for a beautiful young dog named Cover Girl, who has undergone surgery for her severely broken leg. This one-and-a-half-year-old dog still retains her baby teeth and has developed extreme dental disease. She will need X-rays and another surgery to ensure she can eat …
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July 3, 2019Question: My indoor cat seems bored. How can I make my home more cat-friendly without it looking like a cat jungle gym? While dogs are content to live at ground level with their social group, cats use space differently. To meet a house cat’s needs in our homes requires us to think like the ancestral …
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June 25, 2019The BC SPCA is caring for approximately 40 cats and kittens who were surrendered from a property in Vancouver. SPCA Special Provincial Constables received a concern regarding a number of cats at a property. BC SPCA Animal Protection Officers attended the property and found the cats living among piles of garbage and feces with inadequate …
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June 21, 2019The BC SPCA’s Vancouver Branch is seeking your help with medical costs for a young grey cat who was hit by a car. A Good Samaritan called the Vancouver SPCA emergency line for help after witnessing the cat get hit by the vehicle. A veterinary exam revealed that this poor two-year-old feline had broken her …
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