March 19, 2024Wild ARC is at the beginning of their busiest time of year, when hundreds of babies will be brought through their doors every month. More than 70% of our patients are admitted just between April and September, as wild babies arrive in a massive spring and summer wave. Staff and volunteers will be working tirelessly …
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News Category: Wildlife
March 18, 2024Good planning can make all the difference in the event of a disaster. Don’t forget to include your pets in the plan! To make your emergency exit as efficient as possible, we have included preparation tips and a downloadable evacuation checklist below. Prepare & Prep Emergency Sticker: Put a sticker on each entry of your …
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News Category: Pet care
March 15, 2024With Easter around the corner, it’s a good idea to keep your pet’s safety in mind while also considering the well-being of other animals, including rabbits and chickens. From learning more about toxic household items and foods, such as lilies and chocolate, that could potentially harm your furry friend to learning how to create better …
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News Category: Pet care
March 15, 2024Fay, as named by BC SPCA staff, is a 10-month-old cat who was brought to the BC SPCA’s Sunshine Coast animal centre in desperate need of veterinary care, along with her two-day old kitten, Ray. “The owner brought us an extremely sick cat and her very young kitten. The cat was pregnant and in clear …
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News Category: Ways to help
March 15, 2024Thinking of adding a rabbit (or two!) to your family? Rabbits are the third most popular furry pet after cats and dogs — and for good reason! However, with their unique needs and behaviours, they’re definitely not the same as our canine or feline companions. Here are 12 things to know before you bring a bunny …
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News Category: Adoption, Pet care
March 14, 2024As Easter approaches, people are on the hunt for gift ideas. This is a reminder that chocolate bunnies make better gifts than rabbits. Every year after Easter, the BC SPCA receives abandoned rabbits into our care when the excitement of a new pet has worn off and the reality of their care sets in. Rabbits …
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News Category: Pet care