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A new leash on life: Comox SPCA staff hope public can help Poppy

February 14, 2017

SPCA staff in Comox are hoping the public can help Poppy, a tan Chihuahua who came into BC SPCA care with a cherry eye and a five-year old leg injury. The injury never received medical attention, which means the affectionate canine must have her leg amputated. “Poppy is such a sweetheart! With her big ears …

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BC SPCA says Surrey bylaw ‘best in the province’

February 14, 2017

The BC SPCA is applauding a new Animal Responsibility Bylaw that the City of Surrey approved at its council meeting Monday night. Key objectives of the new bylaw include mitigating the safety risks associated with aggressive dogs and promoting responsible dog ownership. “It’s extremely encouraging to see a B.C. municipality finally stepping up with a …

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New article co-authored by BC SPCA and international experts in Conservation Biology journal

February 12, 2017

A globally diverse group of 20 academics and humane groups has concluded that changing human practices to coexist with wildlife is the first step when considering whether, and how, to control wildlife. This is the first of seven principles for ethical wildlife control, determined by consensus at the BC SPCA and University of British Columbia …

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Ease her pain: Maple Ridge staff hope public can help sweet Roxy

February 7, 2017

She came into BC SPCA care screaming in pain. Roxy, a young, long-legged fawn Chihuahua at the Maple Ridge BC SPCA Branch, has one knee that slips out of place, causing her great pain. SPCA staff are hoping animal lovers will come to Roxy’s rescue and help this sweet girl get the surgery she needs. …

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Government of B.C. announces $5 million for BC SPCA’s capital plan

January 31, 2017

The B.C. Government has announced an additional $5 million for the BC SPCA to support the society’s eight-year Facilities Development and Services Plan to replace or renovate aging shelters. “We are grateful to the Province of B.C. for their ongoing support of homeless, abused and vulnerable animals,” said Craig Daniell, chief executive officer of the BC …

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Good Karma: Sweet Maltese in Penticton hoping for happy retirement

January 30, 2017

Staff at the BC SPCA South Okanagan-Similkameen Branch are hoping a sweet senior canine has some good karma coming her way. Karma, an 11-year-old Maltese, was originally rescued from a hoarding situation, but the loving, elderly guardian who adopted her can no longer have her after moving into a care home. With a large mammary …

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