February 26, 2026In recognition of World Spay Day on February 24, the BC SPCA joined animal welfare organizations worldwide in the effort to increase access to spay and neuter services for vulnerable animals to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the health of animals across the province. “Not only does spaying or neutering your pet help prevent accidental litters and reduce the number of unwanted animals in our community, but it can also have some pretty …
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News Category: Outreach
February 20, 2026In response to reports of canine parvovirus in the community, the BC SPCA organized a free vaccine clinic to help protect vulnerable dogs and puppies from this highly contagious virus. This free clinic was held on Saturday, February 14, at the BC SPCA Prince George Spay/Neuter Clinic, usually closed over the weekends, and was able …
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February 17, 2026On January 29, BC SPCA animal protection officers visited a property in the Fraser Valley after the BC SPCA had been alerted to cats living in horrible conditions. “The ammonia odour was so strong it permeated the air outside the home,” says Matt Affleck, regional manager animal cruelty, Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley. “When we went …
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News Category: Ways to help
February 11, 2026Suppose you are looking out at a green space near your home and spot an interesting bird. Grabbing your phone, you open a bird identification app and log your observation. The day you logged your observation coincides with the Great Backyard Bird Count and you have joined people all around the world submitting their bird …
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News Category: Wildlife
February 9, 2026Clearwater resident Kurtis Elliot has had his conditional sentence order terminated after failing to comply with the terms of his sentence. Elliot was found guilty of animal cruelty in May 2025 after the BC SPCA removed 15 dogs and puppies from his property. The animals were discovered to be living in distress amongst built-up feces, suffering from frostbite due to being kept outdoors in subzero …
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News Category: Animal cruelty