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Trail SPCA partners with Barks and Recreation to adopt more felines

September 8, 2016

The BC SPCA’s Trail Regional Branch is partnering with Barks and Recreation to make it even easier for potential pet guardians to make the SPCA their “first adoption option”. Beginning Sept. 16 the BC SPCA will launch a new satellite adoption site at Barks and Recreation, 1208 Pine Street, with cats and kittens for adoption. …

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Ask libraries to spotlight empathy, prevent animal abuse

September 1, 2016

Tony, a lovable senior cat in West Vancouver, is on to something: reading the right books decreases the likelihood of violence against animals and kids. Knowing this, advocate Ally reached out to the Vancouver Public Library and had one thing on her mind: empathy. Ally knew that in order to see a change in people’s …

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Before adopting a pet, be certain you’re ready for the responsibility

September 1, 2016

It happens at BC SPCA shelters across the province all too often: Well-meaning would-be pet guardians surrender their animals to the SPCA because having a pet is “too much responsibility.” That’s why it’s important to research and know what you’re getting into when you bring a companion animal home, says BC SPCA general manager of …

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Behind blue eyes: Tiny kitten loses leg and steals hearts at Trail SPCA

August 31, 2016

A tiny kitten in Trail is on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery to remove her front left leg. Despite the injury and medical care, Sparkles’ lovable personality continues to shine, and the short hair, seal-point Siamese kitten, only five weeks old, is quickly winning over the hearts of staff and volunteers alike. “Sparkles …

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Hear no evil: Deaf dog finds perfect match with Vancouver couple

August 31, 2016

Amelia was surrendered to the Vancouver SPCA earlier this year because she was deaf. Having purchased her online from Craigslist, her former owners did not know the husky-German shepherd puppy was deaf, and didn’t feel equipped to handle a deaf dog. But her uniqueness only attracted her to Marisa Nielsen and fiancé Desmond Kumar when …

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