May 5, 2022BC SPCA shelters on Vancouver Island are “hopping” on board to help 22 rabbits who were surrendered this week after their guardian was no longer able to care for them. “A member of the community came to us seeking help, and our staff have been working to ensure that all 22 bunnies receive the shelter, …
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May 5, 2022The presence of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Canada, with cases spreading rapidly across the country and confirmed detections in B.C. The BC SPCA is asking the public to temporarily remove backyard bird feeders and empty bird baths to prevent the spread of the disease. Wild birds play a key …
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April 29, 2022She was the last husky to be adopted. Koa, formerly Akira, was one of four adult dogs and seventeen puppies living without protection from the elements who were rescued in Dec. 2019 when a good Samaritan contacted the BC SPCA about their living conditions. “Akira, now Koa, came to us on the last day of …
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April 29, 2022The BC SPCA is hoping you can help 12 sixteen-year-old Himalayan cats who were brought to its Sea to Sky location. “Some of the cats are very emaciated,” says Krista Larson, manager, Sea to Sky BC SPCA. “They have skin infections due to the severe matting of their fur, fleas, ear mites and dental issues, …
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April 29, 2022Just 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 I think some moms reading this can relate, the offspring never leave and rely on their mom for food and protection well …
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April 28, 2022It starts with lots of wiggling, wagging and sniffing. Alice, a Chihuahua Pomeranian mix, can’t wait to be a mom to every foster kitten that Jen, her guardian, brings home. “We got Alice right around the time we started fostering kittens,” says Jen. “From day one, Alice wanted to be a foster mom. She loves …
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