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BC SPCA supports Park Board decision to prohibit ‘importation and display’ of live cetaceans

March 10, 2017

The BC SPCA applauds the Vancouver Park Board Commission, whose commissioners voted unanimously in favour of a motion to amend bylaws “to prohibit the importation and display” of live cetaceans — porpoises, whales or dolphins — at the Vancouver Aquarium. “We are thrilled with this unanimous vote,” says BC SPCA chief scientific officer Dr. Sara …

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Brave Noodlez must lose leg, hoping for help from his animal-loving friends

March 4, 2017

A cat with a face meant for only love ran into danger when he lost his way. After being missing for one week, Noodlez, an eight-year-old ginger tabby cat returned home suffering from a mauling of his right leg. “He had obviously been attacked by another animal and his rear right leg was severely injured …

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BC SPCA unveils plans for new South Peace Community Animal Centre

March 3, 2017

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) unveiled plans for its new South Peace Community Animal Centre at a special event on March 3 in Dawson Creek. “We are extremely excited about the new centre and are grateful to the provincial government, the City of Dawson Creek and all …

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How to trim your cat’s nails: Make it a ‘paws’itive experience

March 1, 2017

Sometimes, those claws get sharp! Your cat’s nails will occasionally need trimming, but it’s important to make sure the trimming experience is a good one that your feline has a positive association with, rather than a negative experience. “You might want to start by just having your cat eat his favourite food or treats with …

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South Peace SPCA staff hope animal lovers can help sweet Lacey

March 1, 2017

A curious pup at the South Peace SPCA has learned, the hard way, that exploring her environment can result in being burned. Lacey, a four-month-old German shepherd-husky mix, got into something she shouldn’t have and came into BC SPCA care with caustic chemical burns – inside and out – because she ingested toxic substances. “During …

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Government funding a huge boost to BC SPCA capital plan

March 1, 2017

The BC SPCA was extremely pleased when the B.C. Government announced an additional $5 million 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 …

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