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Toad was a reactive yet friendly dog when AnimalKind trainer Jane Koopman of In Partnership Dog Training first met the two-year-old Australian Shepherd last May. His guardian, Tiffany, reached out after being referred to Koopman by a veterinary behaviorist. Tiffany felt that Toad was anxious when walking in her new neighborhood and wanted to address …
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News Category: Pet care
While many people love to dress up, go trick-or-treating, or attend Halloween parties, it can be a tough time for our pets. From loud fireworks, to a non-stop ringing doorbell, along with people in costumes, the sensory overload can be stressful for our furry friends. Frightened animals are more likely to run away from home. …
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News Category: Pet care
With so many different labels found on meat and eggs, it can be difficult to know what each means in terms of animal welfare. “Free run” and “free range” can be particularly confusing labels. First, it’s important to define these labels in general terms. Free run: animals are raised cage-free, but indoors. Free range: animals …
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News Category: Farm
A new study conducted by the BC SPCA in collaboration with external researchers finds that a declaw ban does not lead to increased feline shelter intake or euthanasia. In 2018, the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia announced a ban on feline declawing, a decision hailed by animal welfare organizations. “For two decades the BC …
News Category: Pet care
A young baby female mink was recently found crying, alone and distressed. With no mother in sight and the baby vocalizing continuously, she had to be brought to the BC SPCA’s Wild ARC for help. “Our rehabilitation team stabilized the baby mink and tried to locate the den she came from – a wild animal’s …
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News Category: Wildlife
Amateur wildlife photographers in B.C. have once again made tough work for judges as the BC SPCA’s 13th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest winners are announced in its most successful edition to date. In addition, there were a number of incredible honourable mentions that celebrate the beauty in B.C.’s wild and urban environments. The People’s Choice …
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