March 25, 2021Want to make the case to your strata council for poison-free pest control? Here is how! Thanks to the work of animal advocates in communities across B.C., there are now 15 municipalities that have passed recent motions or bylaws to ban the use of rodenticides on public-owned properties. This helps reduce the risk of accidental …
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March 24, 2021The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Keto, the cat. The eight-month-old feline was recently surrendered to the BC SPCA Sunshine Coast location by his owners who were not able to afford veterinary care when he came home with an intense injury to his right eye. The BC SPCA immediately took Keto for veterinary …
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March 24, 2021Update: Thank you so much for your generous support for the 119 dogs surrendered to us. After their initial intake and assessments, they were transported to various SPCA locations, for treatment and care and eventually adopted into loving homes. The investigation into this situation is continuing – if anyone has information relevant to this case, …
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March 23, 2021UPDATE: Salmonella outbreak continues, BC SPCA asks public to remove bird feeders until warmer weather in April-May. Wildlife rehabilitation centres in the Lower Mainland saw an increase in pine siskins admitted due to Salmonella in February and March. Wild ARC in Victoria also continues to admit smaller numbers of pine siskins, as well as a …
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March 18, 2021The BC SPCA applauds the City of Salmon Arm’s decision to ban the use of all anticoagulant rodenticides on city properties and incorporate humane pest control practices on all public properties. A motion was brought forward by Councillor Sylvia Lindgren following discussions by the city’s Environmental Advisory Committee. The motion passed unanimously March 8th, making …
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