May 3, 2019Onyx was shot by a pellet gun in February and the injury was so severe that the cat’s right front leg had to be amputated. The young tabby went on to make a full recovery and was adopted by a loving family. We are sharing his inspiring story today in honour of National Specially-abled Pets …
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May 2, 2019The BC SPCA is reminding members of the public to make sure pets are safely secured in their vehicle when travelling this summer. “This time of year we start to see more people taking their pets, particularly dogs, with them on road trips or camping. We recommend that pets are kept inside the vehicle in …
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May 1, 2019The BC SPCA applauds North Cowichan council for adopting amendments to its animal responsibility bylaw to improve public and animal safety. “We are pleased that the Municipality of North Cowichan has updated its animal responsibility bylaw. These changes promote responsible pet guardianship and will help prevent animal cruelty,” says SPCA senior animal protection & outreach …
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May 1, 2019Each May, humane organizations across North America take part in Be Kind to Animals Month, recognizing the important role that animals play in our lives with the aim of raising awareness of animal welfare issues and celebrating the human-animal bond. In honour of Be Kind to Animals Month this year, the BC SPCA is encouraging …
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April 29, 2019The BC SPCA has identified the individual responsible for the deaths of two newborn kittens who died after being abandoned in a Vancouver dumpster on April 19. The day-old kittens, who were tied inside a plastic shopping bag that ironically read “Love You,” were found among garbage in a locked, underground area at 1040 Pacific …
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April 27, 2019On World Veterinary Day the BC SPCA would like to thank all veterinary staff and partners for their vital work. Veterinary teams provide vaccines for disease prevention, perform life-saving surgery, offer basic healthcare services and more to help pets lead their best lives. BC SPCA Prince George Spay Neuter Clinic Dr. Kim Yuill is a …
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