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Raven needs your help after being diagnosed with unique medical disorder

May 6, 2021

The BC SPCA is hoping you can help give Raven a new lease on life. The four-month-old German Shepherd puppy was recently surrendered to the BC SPCA location in Nanaimo with a unique medical disorder called Megaesophagus. This condition means that her esophagus, the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach, is enlarged and …

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National Pet Appreciation Week: Honouring Roger the cat

May 5, 2021

In honour of National Pet Appreciation Week, the BC SPCA is recognizing one of our own: Roger, the cat. Roger was the unofficial greeter at the BC SPCA in Vernon. Since he predates the existing shelter staff, his history is a bit of a mystery. However, Chelsea Taylor, Vernon & District’s manager, says it’s believed that Roger initially came to …

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Celebrate Specially-Abled Pet Day with these heartwarming tails

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May 3, 2021

May 3rd is National Specially-abled Pets Day. It’s a special day that shines a spotlight on amazing and brave pets with disabilities. The celebration is also an opportunity to encourage people about caring and adopting a specially-abled pet.   The heartwarming stories below from the BC SPCA community reflect that specially-abled pets have so much love to give, and most of the time, you’ll need to keep …

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Cookie and her Crumbs: a tail of a mother’s love from trauma to safety

May 1, 2021

When the BC SPCA took in 119 small dogs from a property near Fort Nelson in March, among them was a terrier mix later named Cookie who was rescued along with her seven puppies, now dubbed her ‘crumbs.’ At the time the SPCA provided grooming and nail trims for the dogs, many of whom were …

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Tla’amin Nation and BC SPCA sign agreement to solidify partnership

April 29, 2021

Tla’amin Nation and the BC SPCA Powell River have taken the next step in their partnership of trust and mutual interest for animal welfare with a recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Tla’amin community is located outside of the city of Powell River and their traditional territory consisted of numerous permanent and …

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UPDATE: more than 150 cats taken into BC SPCA care as Houston rescue continues

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