January 5, 2024He was one of the biggest animal rescue stories of 2023. Fish, a nine-year-old Labrador retriever mix, wandered out of the woods in July in a remote area of Enderby, close to Kingfisher. He was skin and bones and covered in sores. Thankfully, there was a Good Samaritan in the area who was able to …
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News Category: Animal Stories
January 5, 2024It is hard to believe how much Peggy’s life has changed in just a few short weeks. In early December, a Good Samaritan saw her limping horribly and brought her to a local cat rescue. Because of her injury, she was surrendered to the BC SPCA’s Kamloops animal centre where she would receive the veterinarian …
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News Category: Animal Stories, Ways to help
January 5, 2024The BC SPCA extends our sincerest thanks to the incredible 190,000 individuals who joined us in 2023 to improve the lives of farmed, wild, and companion animals across the province. The power of your voices echoed through various channels, from petitions and surveys to heartfelt comments. “Together, we have sent a clear message that the …
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January 5, 2024It’s common for older pets to get overlooked at shelters with kittens and puppies also hoping for their forever homes. Cats and dogs are considered “senior” or “mature” at around the age of seven. “Often what we’ll see in the shelters is these young little puppies and kittens coming in, and everybody runs to them,” …
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News Category: Adoption, Pet care
January 4, 2024It’s no secret that pets love treats and many are happy to lounge around at home. A chonky cat or dog may look cute, but when pets start to pack on the pounds, it’s cause for concern. Veterinarians are seeing an increasing number of overweight or obese pets. The Association for Pet Obesity estimates that …
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News Category: Pet care
January 4, 2024Dogs and peanut butter are almost as synonymous as peanut butter and jelly. It’s as if your dog has a sixth sense about the nutty spread. No sooner do you open the jar and your furry friend is there, waiting for a lick. A number of pet guardians give their dog a snack of peanut …
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News Category: Pet care