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Several feral rabbits in the Parksville area were found to have died of RHD this week. RHD is a highly contagious, lethal virus that is specific to rabbits. Prior to this week, the last suspected cases of RHD in BC were reported in mid-July 2018. Due to increased risk, the BC SPCA has not accepted …
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News Category: Pet care, behaviour, prevention and education
The BC SPCA North Cariboo District Branch is asking members of the public to help with the costs of care for a severely emaciated stowaway cat who arrived from China. The six-year-old cat was trapped inside a 40ft shipping container for over three weeks without access to food or water travelling from Shenzhen, China to …
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News Category: Ways to help
It’s National Siamese Cat Day! This popular cat breed is believed to have originated from Thailand and is known for being extremely talkative, affectionate and intelligent. Siamese cat guardians had a lot to say about caring for their well-loved and gorgeous feline friends: Aliese Mackenzie’s cat Presley “Presley is our princess and we couldn’t imagine …
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News Category: Adoption
BC SPCA officials and local dignitaries gathered on April 5 to officially open a new state-of-the-art Community Animal Centre in Kamloops to care for the region’s most vulnerable animals. The new centre is located on a 2.2-acre property across from the Kamloops Airport at 2816 Tranquille Road. The $6.5 million, 10,500-square-foot facility was funded through …
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Halston was hit by a vehicle and the driver, feeling terrible about what had just happened, stayed by the poor young dog’s side until help arrived. RCMP and bylaw officers pulled over and assessed Halston to make sure he had not succumbed to his injuries at the side of the road. We don’t always know …
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News Category: Adoption
The 2nd annual BC SPCA Animal Behaviour Science Symposium (ABSS) is an opportunity for animal-care professionals to share their knowledge, hone their skills, and work together to improve the lives of animals. The event provides veterinarians, animal trainers, and animal welfare professionals with access to cutting-edge, evidence-based information about training, behavioural modification, and behavioural medicine. …
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News Category: Events
Clever and charismatic, crows are a common neighbourhood resident in urban and suburban areas in B.C. While typically spotted hopping along grassy boulevards in search of tasty morsels, or perched high in trees calling to their flock-mates, baby season can bring out an unexpected side to these familiar faces. The sudden onset of crows scolding, …
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News Category: Wildlife
On March 30, the BC SPCA received a Clements Award for “Outstanding Organization” for our AnimalKind accreditation program for pest control companies. AnimalKind also accredits dog training businesses. The Clements Awards were created by The Fur-Bearers, one of Canada’s oldest wildlife protection organizations, to acknowledge individuals and organizations who have contributed to the welfare of …
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News Category: Wildlife
Lisa Esson is an amazing volunteer who has held numerous fundraisers for the SPCA and walked dogs evacuated by wildfires in Prince George. We reached out to highlight her story for National Volunteer Week. Esson adores her rescue dog Butters and her two cats Joey and December. “I’ve always been an animal lover,” she says. …
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News Category: Ways to help
You can make a difference for animals! Right now, the federal government is considering four laws that have an impact on animal welfare. Bills go through quite a process, with three readings and a committee review in both the House of Commons and the Senate before they are approved. Scroll down to review the laws, …
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