Pets are integral members of our families. Even when they shed, chew on our belongings or leave muddy paw prints on the floor, they still bring joy and companionship into our lives. World Animal Day, which takes place annually on October 4, can be an ideal time to show our loyal sidekicks how much we …
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“Scrappy” kitten thriving in foster’s care!
He was the only one who survived. Three newborn kittens found all alone in a scrap yard, one with the umbilical cord still attached, without their mother or each other to keep them warm and safe. “We were all hoping the three kittens would make it,” says Shannon Paille, manager of the BC SPCA Kelowna. …
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How to keep animals safe during Halloween
For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes and fireworks. For animals, however, it’s one of the most frightful nights of the year — and not because of any ghosts or goblins. Exploding fireworks, especially firecrackers, can be terrifying for pets, farmed animals and wildlife. Research has suggested, for instance, that nearly half …
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25 Years of Charlie’s pet food bank: celebrating thousands of pets helped
For a quarter-century, Charlie’s Pet Food Bank has been a steady, compassionate lifeline for people and pets in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. What began in 2000 as a focused, volunteer-run response to help animals in need in the community has grown into a province-wide outreach service which keeps pets with their families, where they belong. Charlie: …
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No tricks, just treats: Pet-safe recipes for the fall holidays
October is a time when we start craving sweets. Whether we are young or just young at heart, candy and chocolate probably top the list of things we love about Halloween or an indulgent dessert at Thanksgiving! But those sweet treats we enjoy so much can be harmful to our pets. Instead, try making these …
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BC SPCA locations closed September 30 to observe Truth & Reconciliation Day
The BC SPCA will honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day, in recognition of the history of residential schools in Canada and their impacts on Indigenous Peoples, by closing all its locations on Tuesday, September 30. The Society will also be ‘going quiet’ across all social media channels to respect and create space for Indigenous voices. …
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