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Question: My new dog seems afraid of things my previous dog never had issues with. Will she get over this once she learns my patterns? Perhaps, but your new dog will likely always be hesitant and unsure in new situations. It also depends on the severity of her anxiousness. Anxiety is the anticipation of potential …
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News Category: Pet care
Interested in sharing your view on whether the proposed standards are good enough for hens? This is where we think there are priorities for improvement: Recommended practices: Do you think any of the recommended practices throughout the draft code should be requirements? Housing system: Enriched cages are permitted in the code. Can enriched cages provide …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
Just one look at her face melts the heart. Maggie, a three-year-old bulldog at the Victoria BC SPCA Branch, is quickly charming staff and volunteers with her huge grin and lovable personality. Because she requires extensive medical treatment, Victoria SPCA staff are hopeful the public can help Maggie get the care she needs. “Maggie is …
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Question: My new rescue dog seems to only care about me when I have food in my hand. How can I get her to love and bond with me? Many rescue dogs, dogs from puppy mills and dogs with poor socialization during puppyhood have bonding issues with people. They will often see their guardians, especially …
As little hands stroke his ginger, furry body, Desi rewards the boy’s petting with louds purrs of appreciation, his eyes half-closed in relaxation. “Desi helps me stay happy,” says the child, who has been diagnosed with autism. “He helps me read out loud and he doesn’t laugh at me when I make mistakes.” Therapy animals …
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Found hiding in some bushes and brought to the local fire hall in a box, Sneaker, a tiny, six-week-old kitten, made his way into the South Okanagan-Similkameen BC SPCA Branch’s care when it was discovered he has a badly broken femur bone, an extremely painful condition. “Sneaker is a brave little guy, but because of …
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