August 7, 2025Access to veterinary care remains a major challenge for pet guardians across Canada. A recent study by PetSmart Charities of Canada found that 50 per cent of pet guardians did not pursue necessary veterinary care due to financial or other access-related barriers. In British Columbia, the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) regulates the …
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August 7, 2025Epsilon Dog Training, operated by local dog trainer Emily Westfall, has received the BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, which recognizes her commitment to evidence-based, humane dog training. AnimalKind is a BC SPCA program that helps dog guardians find skilled dog trainers who use science-based, positive reinforcement methods. Earning accreditation means a business has been thoroughly audited …
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August 7, 2025WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES On July 18, residents of a home in Abbotsford were surprised to discover a cat in their crawl space. He was obviously in pain, with an old, discoloured cast hanging off his front right leg. Understanding the cat needed immediate veterinary care, they captured the cat who had been hissing and hiding …
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August 6, 2025Suppose 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 …
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August 5, 2025Fur farming is an industry that confines wild animals in small cages before they are killed for their fur. The fur pelts are mainly sold to international markets for the luxury fashion industry. Taxpayer subsidies are provided to fur farms and have no place in today’s economy. In 2021, British Columbia made history by becoming …
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July 29, 2025Between July 17 and 21, the BC SPCA accepted the surrender of 33 cats and dogs including two pit bull terrier mix moms with a total of 16 puppies from a property in Nanaimo. “This is yet another case where an animal guardian became overwhelmed by the needs of the animals in their care and …
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