December 21, 2023Sometimes, amidst all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to overlook our pets — especially the little ones! Here are some creative stocking stuffers that are bound to be a hit with the small animal in your life. 1. Snuffle mat Have you heard? Snuffle mats aren’t just for …
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News Category: Pet care
December 21, 2023Five four-week-old kittens were left in a cardboard box with nothing to keep them warm at the front door of the BC SPCA’s Victoria animal centre. Luckily, they were found by one of the staff just minutes after they were abandoned based on security camera footage. Unfortunately, the person who abandoned the kittens and their …
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News Category: Ways to help
December 19, 2023As we transition into the New Year, the BC SPCA still has plenty of animals hoping to find their forever homes in 2024. These long-term residents have only one New Year’s resolution: To find their forever home. There is no time limit – they stay with us until they find their perfect match. “We believe …
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News Category: Adoption
December 19, 2023WARNING: Graphic Image Three good Samaritans helped Fergus, a seriously injured six-month-old brown tabby kitten, get the care he needed after he was found on the side of a road in Abbotsford. When they took a closer look at Fergus it was obvious he had an injured leg and sadly all the skin and fur …
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December 15, 2023Luffy, a two-year-old pit bull terrier came into the BC SPCA’s care when he was surrendered to a BC SPCA animal protection officer responding to a complaint about the dog’s living conditions and health. The animal protection officer found him confined to a crate in a dark basement with no visible food or water. He …
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December 13, 2023For Monika, a dedicated BC SPCA foster guardian, the benefits of positive reinforcement training for horses are clear. She has volunteered her time to rehabilitate horses rescued through our Animal Protection Services so they can have successful adoptions. “Positive reinforcement training motivates the desired behaviour,” says Monika. “It involves adding something rewarding to the horse, …
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News Category: Adoption, Farm