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Suppose you unexpectedly face a scary wildlife encounter or an aggressive dog on your off-leash walk and need to call your dog back immediately. Do you have an effective, distraction-proof recall? An emergency recall can be life-saving and it is the one essential skill for you and your dog to master. An emergency recall is …
Continue reading “Emergency recall – The one word every dog must know”
News Category: Pet care
Pet parents told us about training challenges they face and we asked BC SPCA recommended AnimalKind accredited trainers to share, in their own words, their advice. Here is what they said: Training challenge 1: Barking and more barking Barking at anything and everything! What to do when your dog barks at everyday things like the …
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News Category: Pet care
Nemo, a young orange tabby, was spotted by a caring passerby in Burnaby who contacted the BC SPCA’s emergency night line to get some help for this severely injured stray cat. A staff member was dispatched and Nemo was immediately taken to an emergency vet. Nemo would require 48 hours of emergency care for his …
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News Category: Ways to help
Maya, a four-year-old Pit Bull terrier, was pregnant when she came into the BC SPCA’s care through our animal protection work. She was immediately brought to a veterinary clinic where she would meet the foster who would change her life. “I was working at the clinic when Maya came in,” says Mandi. “No BC SPCA …
Continue reading “Momma Maya and her nine pups new lease on life”
News Category: Animal Stories
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
Families of geese and ducks with their babies in tow is an awww-inspiring sight. For the new parents, springtime can be perilous as they help their newly-hatched babies make their way from their nest site to nearby streams, ponds and lakes. For Canada geese, both the male and female parents will care for the goslings. …
Continue reading “Help keep ducklings and goslings safe this spring”
News Category: Wildlife
