May 12, 2022Thinking of adding a rabbit (or two!) to your family? Rabbits are the third most popular furry pet after cats and dogs. But with unique care needs and behaviours, they’re definitely not the same as cats or dogs! Here are 12 things to know before you bring a bunny home. 1. Rabbits are a long-term …
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News Category: Adoption, Pet care
May 12, 2022People confident in their cat and dog handling abilities might find themselves feeling a little less self-assured around animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, rats or mice. “When you’re interacting with small animals, it’s important to consider their needs and feelings, just like you would with a dog or a cat,” says Meghann Cant, …
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News Category: Pet care
May 11, 2022Sales end May 13 at midnight for the BC SPCA’s spring Lottery for animals in need. One of the society’s biggest fundraisers, the spring Lottery has broken records again this year with the bonus 50/50 pot already more than $700,000 and climbing. Tickets are more than 90% sold. “This 50/50 pot could rise all the …
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News Category: Ways to help
May 9, 2022During their life together, pets and their guardians might have to rely on pet care services like grooming, pet boarding, dog daycare and walking, for a variety of reasons. But did you know that pet care services are not regulated in B.C.? This can leave pet guardians on their own, without knowing who to trust …
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News Category: Pet care
May 5, 2022BC SPCA shelters on Vancouver Island are “hopping” on board to help 22 rabbits who were surrendered this week after their guardian was no longer able to care for them. “A member of the community came to us seeking help, and our staff have been working to ensure that all 22 bunnies receive the shelter, …
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May 5, 2022The presence of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Canada, with cases spreading rapidly across the country and confirmed detections in B.C. The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and empty bird baths to prevent the spread of the disease. Wild birds play a key …
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News Category: Wildlife