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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 …
Continue reading “Penticton SPCA staff hope public can help tiny tabby get a leg up in life”
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When BC SPCA animal protection officers executed a warrant on a suspected puppy mill in Langley on Feb. 4, they encountered a devastating scene. Sick and neglected dogs and puppies were crammed together, some in small cages, others in dark, unheated outbuildings, suffering from a wide range of injuries and medical issues. “The animals were …
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Leaving a legacy can help end the suffering of outdoor cats. Thanks to the generosity of animal lovers and supporters who planned ahead and designated legacies to combat cat overpopulation, the BC SPCA is able to address the suffering of tens of thousands of outdoor-living cats in B.C. “Through the BC SPCA Community Animal Spay …
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