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Just like the human world, the animal world is filled with amazing moms. They teach, nurture, feed and protect their offspring until they are ready to fend for themselves. In some cases, and moms reading this may relate, the offspring never leave and rely on their mom for food and protection well into their adult …
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News Category: Animal Stories
It’s that time of year when migrating shorebirds and nesting birds use the Pacific coast to travel between their breeding and wintering grounds. These long journeys leave little room for setbacks and delays from human disturbance can impact their survival and breeding success. Pet guardians can make a meaningful difference for these birds by being …
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News Category: Wildlife
Most pets who come through our centres find their forever homes within a few weeks. Big or small, young or old, shy or outgoing, when their new humans look into their eyes for the first time, something magical happens. The instant bond felt between them is the closest thing to ‘love at first sight’ that …
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News Category: Adoption
Four tips from the BC SPCA for emergency preparedness With the unseasonably warm and dry weather seen by much of the province this winter, many British Columbians are wary of increased wildfire activity this summer. In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week, the BC SPCA is sharing tips to remind pet guardians how to keep their entire family safe. Have a pet-specific “go bag” …
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News Category: Pet care
For the first time since 2013, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is being updated, and the public is invited to provide input. This is your chance to ensure these standards help protect animal welfare. While progress has been made in a few key areas, such as protecting cattle from …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
BC SPCA CEO Craig Daniell was awarded the Frederic A. McGrand Lifetime Leadership Award at the recently held Humane Canada Summit for the Animals in Whistler, B.C. This award commemorates the legacy of Senator Frederic A. McGrand, a co-founder of Humane Canada, and a steadfast advocate for animal welfare. Daniell now joins a distinguished group of past …
News Category: Awards and accreditation
