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The welfare of farmed and wild animals is connected in many ways. Just as some diseases can jump between animals and people, diseases can also move between farmed and wild animals. In B.C., our wild and domestic sheep populations are fighting a battle against a deadly pathogen, known as M. ovi. What is M. ovi? …
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The animal world, just like the human world, has amazing dads. These animal dads protect, feed, teach and nurture their offspring and in the case of the seahorse, give birth. This Father’s Day we celebrate five animal dads and their dedication to their families. Wolves Wolf dads are committed to their offspring and are heavily …
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News Category: Animal Stories
Travelling can be stressful for pets. Even though pet-friendly hotels are available, your pet may have a hard time adjusting to different environments and schedules while travelling. Your travel plans could also include visiting places where pets would not be allowed, like museums, theatres or conference halls. Pets should not be left alone for days, because …
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News Category: Pet care
Tia, a six-week-old German shepherd mix, was found abandoned in a box hidden in the bushes of a park in Burnaby with her brother, Koda. The pair was found by a good Samaritan who immediately brought them to the Burnaby BC SPCA. “Tia and Koda were frightened and cold when they first arrived,” says Nicole …
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News Category: Ways to help
Buttercup, a yellow Lab mix, was found running loose in Comox with suspicious injuries. She was brought to the BC SPCA and was immediately taken to a veterinarian. They determined that her leg had been broken in two places, had healed incorrectly and would need to be amputated. Even though someone had cruelly taped Buttercup’s …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Ways to help
If you or your child ever encounter an off-leash dog – even if it’s one you know from around your neighbourhood – it is still important to be careful, especially if the dog’s guardians aren’t nearby. Stand like a tree “If you see a dog running around off-leash, even a small dog, and you don’t …
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