December 15, 2022The BC SPCA is hoping to make this Christmas a warm, happy one for Clifford, a deaf and blind stray, who came into the care of the SPCA’s Williams Lake location after being rescued from a ravine in 150 Mile House. The five-year-old Poodle-Australian shepherd mix was brought to the SPCA by a Good Samaritan …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
December 15, 2022The rise of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in B.C. has yet to show any signs of slowing down. Positive cases have been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior and North regions. This includes birds like great horned owls, bald eagles, great blue herons, ducks and geese, and even crows. During this fall …
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News Category: Wildlife
December 15, 2022Sasha and Cheyenne, two miniature poodles, were in deplorable condition when they arrived at the BC SPCA in June. Their fur was horribly matted and their nails were severely overgrown. It was obvious they hadn’t had any care in a very long time. “They were in very rough shape,” says Bonnie Pequin, manager of BC …
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December 15, 2022South Okanagan dog training company Wei With Tails has received BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, becoming the only dog training company in the region to hold the distinction. Sandy Wei, owner and trainer at Wei With Tails, is happy to receive the recognition. Wei says, “I am very proud to be a multi-certified dog trainer in …
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News Category: Pet care
December 13, 2022It is a Christmas miracle for a Vancouver family whose beloved 13-year-old Chihuahua, Delilah, went missing from their back yard three years ago. On Dec. 7, the tiny, frail senior dog was brought to the BC SPCA after being found shivering in a box outside a Richmond Trail Appliances store. “The poor little thing was …
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News Category: Animal Stories
December 7, 2022Local dog training company Pawsitively Canine has received BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, becoming the only dog training company in the Vernon area holding the distinction by the BC SPCA. The AnimalKind accreditation recognizes dog training companies that use evidence-based positive reinforcement training methods and are committed to high animal welfare. Nicole Fenwick, manager, research and …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation