May 5, 2023As the weather warms up there are a number of safety issues to be aware of as a pet parent. Below are our top summer pet safety articles: Hot weather safety tips for pets Spread the word: Don’t leave your pet in a hot car Hot weather hazards: Protecting vulnerable dogs from rising temperatures Hot …
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News Category: Pet care
May 5, 2023The 11 puppies were tiny. They were only eight-days-old when they were surrendered to the BC SPCA by a breeder, the latest in a wave of puppy surrenders this year. “We have had almost 350 puppies come into care so far this year, compared to 200 at this time last year,” says Eileen Drever, the …
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News Category: Animal Stories
May 4, 2023They read about him in the news and they knew they had to meet him. Dylan and Sophie had been thinking about getting a cat for weeks when they learned about the senior, brown tabby cat named Wilson who had been found sitting in the snow, nearly frozen, on a logging road in Cranbrook. …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal Stories
May 3, 2023From a kitten found abandoned in a box on a construction site to a family of four pigs who needed a new home together, read the stories of these amazing animals and the people who gave them a second chance at happiness. Fabulous foursome finds forever home They were surrendered to the BC SPCA in …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal Stories
May 2, 2023A cat mysteriously found in a parcel is now in the care of the BC SPCA. Precious Cargo, as she was named by the SPCA, was found in a parcel originating from China that was being examined by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Vancouver International Mail Centre in Richmond. “The officers noticed …
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News Category: Animal Stories, Ways to help
April 27, 2023The BC SPCA’s Victoria community animal centre, located at 3150 Napier Lane, will host an open house on May 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This free (donations gratefully accepted), family-friendly event gives the community a chance to learn about and experience the BC SPCA’s many services and programs. Tickets are required for entry …
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News Category: Events