April 11, 2024During National Volunteer Week, April 14 through 20, the BC SPCA recognizes the contributions of the 3,479 committed, talented and generous volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to enrich the lives of B.C.’s most vulnerable animals in our animal centres and communities. “Every moment our volunteers contribute matters to an animal in need,” says …
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April 8, 2024The second phase of the intake process of more than 200 cats from a Houston property has begun. An empty warehouse in Prince George has been transformed into a fully operational animal triage centre to support approximately 117 additional cats and kittens that BC SPCA’s animal protection and animal care team members have brought from …
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April 5, 2024They were surrendered just days before Christmas to the BC SPCA’s Chilliwack animal centre. These six adorable six-week-old Great Pyrenees, border collie mix puppies found themselves away from their mom and the home they knew and in the care of the BC SPCA. “We are very grateful the owners came to us with the puppies …
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April 5, 2024Cultus Lake company Creekside Canine has been awarded BC SPCA Animal Kind accreditation, a recognition reserved only for a select group of dog trainers who exhibit the highest standards in evidence-based, positive reinforcement training methods. Erynn Tomlinson, owner and trainer at Creekside Canine, says, “Dog training is unregulated, and unfortunately, this means a lot of poor …
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April 3, 2024Cathie’s Canine Connection & Co Inc. has been awarded BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation, making it the only dog training company in New Westminster to hold the distinction. Cathie Tims, founder and head trainer at Cathie’s Canine Connection & Co Inc., started the business to help families in the city establish happy and healthy relationships with …
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March 28, 2024It’s springtime. The weather is warming up and your cat is feeling more than a little frisky to get outside. You know your feline friend is longing for some fresh air and sunshine but you worry about their safety, as well as the safety of local wildlife. Enter the catio. A catio is a patio for …
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