Light pollution can impact wild animals year-round, but particularly at this time of year as days get shorter. We all know about other types of pollution, but what is light pollution? Light pollution is defined as the excessive use of artificial light at night. This excessive light comes from cities that rely on well-lit streets, …
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BC SPCA announces winners of 2025 Wildlife-in-Focus Photography Contest
It was another challenging year for the judges of the BC SPCA’s 17th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest to choose the top three winners in each category: Backyard Habitats and Wild Settings! ‘Backyard Habitats’ highlights our special relationship with wild animals in our backyards, and ‘Wild Settings’ features photos of animals in their natural habitats. It …
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All tangled up – is your yard safe for wildlife?
Wild animals have a lot to worry about – from food, shelter and staying away from predators, to all kinds of human hazards. It’s not uncommon for wild animals to get stuck in things we throw away, or things that get left in their environment. There are a few common examples that the BC SPCA’s …
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News Category: Wildlife
Five neglected horses find hope and homes
They had been badly neglected. Left out in a field to fend for themselves, two quarter horses and three miniature horses were surrendered to the BC SPCA’s care after an animal protection investigation. Janice, one of the BC SPCA’s most trusted horse fosters, was tasked with bringing them back to health. “Taz, one of the …
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News Category: Animal Stories
Update: Ill-fitting harness sends 6.5-month-old golden retriever puppy to emergency surgery
He was only six and a half months old and had endured more pain than most do in a lifetime. Air Bud was surrendered to the BC SPCA qathet community animal centre in June with devastating wounds around his armpits and his sides caused by an embedded harness. He was immediately transported to a local …
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BC SPCA announces new partnership with Maytag Canada
BC SPCA is proud to announce Maytag Canada as its official 2025 laundry partner. Known for their dependability and innovative solutions for pet parents, this exciting new collaboration aims to further both brands’ commitment to protecting and enhancing the lives of animals in British Columbia. In addition to financial sponsorship, which will contribute to BC …
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