February 13, 2023Adopting a dog is a big decision. As their guardian, you will be responsible for the care and wellbeing of the dog their entire life – 11 years on average. It means going for daily walks, even when you are tired and it is pouring with rain. Cleaning up messes and picking up dog poop. …
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News Category: Adoption
February 7, 2023Local dog training company Head and Heart Training has received BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, becoming the only dog training company in the city to hold the distinction. The path to dog training for Kathleen, owner and trainer at Head and Heart, has not been a straight line. Kathleen says, “My plan was always to be …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation
February 7, 2023A recent intake of 21 healthy golden retrievers, including 17 puppies, is the latest in an influx of dogs coming into BC SPCA locations in recent months. “The BC SPCA is dealing with a record number of large-scale intakes of dogs and puppies, as individuals who set up breeding operations during COVID are closing down …
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News Category: Adoption, Ways to help
February 4, 2023BC SPCA animal protection officers found her in a freezing cold basement with no heat or insulation, chained to a wall. The Australian shepherd was emaciated and very pregnant. “This poor mom was in an area of the basement that had been separated by plywood and fencing,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer, protection and stakeholder …
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News Category: Animal Stories
February 3, 2023Caring for a puppy takes time, effort and patience. How they are raised helps shape the dog’s personality when they become an adult. So how to care for a puppy? Feed, train and socialize your puppy. Play with them and keep them safe. In return, they will give you a lifetime of companionship. Talk about …
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News Category: Pet care