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BC SPCA contest wants to make your pet a Yellow Dog Brewing star!

September 3, 2025

Your pet could be the face of their very own beer label, all thanks to the BC SPCA’s popular Make My Pet a Yellow Dog Brewing Star contest! From September 3 through 21, the BC SPCA, in partnership with Yellow Dog Brewing, is giving four animal lovers the chance to win their cat, dog or …

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Senior Yorkie mix rescued from years of breeding after investigation

September 2, 2025

Tessa, a nine-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix, was surrendered in July after a BC SPCA animal protection investigation in the West Kelowna area. She was discovered—alongside several other animals—living in poor conditions. “Tessa had at least five litters. A vet exam revealed she had broken and missing teeth, skin issues, fecal matter on her coat and …

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Scrap yard discovery – newborn kittens receive emergency care

tiny white kitten lying on pink carpet appears to wriggle with his tail sticking up
August 21, 2025

On August 14, three tiny newborn kittens were discovered in various locations in a scrap yard in Kelowna. They were brought to an animal hospital where they received emergency care. “We were contacted by the finder who was working at the yard and requested he take the kittens directly to the animal hospital,” says Shannon …

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Frank: The dog who waited (and wobbled) his way into a family’s heart

Frank the black dog outside on his leash.
August 8, 2025

Frank is a unique pup with extra special powers: a wobbly walk that wins people’s hearts! Unfortunately, He had to patiently wait for over 60 days for a family to look past his differences and see his true spirit. This lovable dog lives with a neurological condition that affects his balance and coordination, but he …

BC SPCA Spring Lottery winner bought ticket in honour of beloved Newfoundland dog: Now she can give another a home!

Loving display of art of a beloved Newfie who inspired a winning lottery purchase.
August 8, 2025

In a touching tale of deep love for animals, heartbreaking loss, and new beginnings, this year’s Spring Lottery 50/50 winner shares how a ticket bought in honour of her beloved Newfoundland dog, Luna has changed her path. This is an inspiring story about the power of the human-animal bond. When we recently caught up with …

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