May 18, 2023Families 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. …
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News Category: Wildlife
May 17, 2023As air quality advisories come up across the province due to wildfires, it’s worth taking precautions to ensure our pets are as comfortable as humans are in the haze and summer heat. When air quality advisories are issued, many of the same warnings for humans tend to apply for cats, dogs and other animals. This …
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News Category: Pet care
May 17, 2023Wildfire or flooding evacuations are a tough time for people and also of course, the animals they love and care for. Planning ahead is crucial to making your emergency exit as efficient as possible. Prepare & Prep Pack a “to go” bag: Having a ‘to go’ bag ready is essential. It should include everything from …
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News Category: Pet care
May 16, 2023The BC SPCA is getting ready to help pet guardians impacted by out-of-control wildfires in Fort St. John. Last night evacuation orders and alerts were issued for North Peace. Today staff and volunteers worked quickly to evacuate a total of 21 animals in our care to the BC SPCA’s South Peace location. Animals in the …
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News Category: Ways to help
May 12, 2023The BC SPCA invites the public to participate in its 15th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest running May 15 through 31. Amateur photographers 14 years and older can submit their awe-inspiring images of owls, eagles, foxes, bees, whales and other amazing creatures until May 31. You can enter as many times as you like and there …
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News Category: Events
May 11, 2023Each year, the BC SPCA receives nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals who have been left inside vehicles on hot days. We know that people love their pets and would never knowingly put them in danger, but pets can quickly suffer when left in a vehicle in warm weather, putting them at risk for heatstroke …
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News Category: Pet care