December 13, 2023Make wonderful memories with your pet this holiday season, that will last a lifetime. Here are five creative ideas to help pets and their people enjoy this special season together. 1. Throw a dog-friendly holiday party Have an appropriate venue: start the party with a walk or have space for pets to burn off excess …
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December 12, 2023The high cost of living continues to have an impact on both people and their pets. The BC SPCA’s pet food banks have seen a more than 20% increase in the number of meals they have provided in 2023 compared to the same time last year. “In 2022, the BC SPCA provided 532,000 meals to …
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December 8, 2023Norman, an American Staffordshire dog, was found tied to the gate outside the BC SPCA’s Burnaby animal centre in October. He had been abandoned and left out in the cold sometime after the centre had closed. “When staff showed up to open, they were surprised and saddened to see a dog tied to our gate,” …
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December 7, 2023In April 2022, with the help of thousands of our supporters, the BC SPCA called on the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) to enact a bylaw ban on canine devocalization. On November 13, 2023, veterinarians across the province voted overwhelmingly in favour of a debarking ban. This means that effective immediately, dogs in …
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December 6, 2023If staying inside during cold and wet winter days gives you cabin fever, your dog may feel the same. “Physical and mental stimulation are important for dogs, particularly for certain breeds,” says Dr. Hannah Weitzenfeld, senior manager of animal health for the BC SPCA. “But even if you can’t get outdoors as often as you’re …
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December 1, 2023Kringle, a seven-year-old black Labrador Retriever, was found wandering alone on a residential property in Grand Forks and was brought to the BC SPCA’s South Okanagan animal centre. He was then transferred to the Kelowna animal centre. “Kringle is a very sweet old man, who based on the scars on his face, has had a …
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