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4 steps to pet-proof your holiday tree this season

Cat in tree
December 4, 2021

Trees decorated with bright lights and ornaments are key part of many holiday celebrations. It’s important to protect pets from any holiday hazards and make sure everyone enjoys this annual tradition. These four tips can help pet guardians keep their furry friends safe from any accidents involving the tree. Consider an artificial tree Real trees …

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Holiday Pet Photography Tips

December 3, 2021

‘Tis the season to send greetings and what better better way to wish friends and family happy holidays than a card featuring your pet! Professional photographer Viktoria Haack, who has a portfolio full of spectacular nature and landscape photography including many images of her dog Jack, shares her tips on taking the perfect photo of …

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Kitten found frozen to ground is feeling the warmth in her new home this holiday season

December 2, 2021

At the end of last year, Elsa was rescued by a kind-hearted truck driver travelling on an icy winter road in Northern B.C. who witnessed her suffer two direct hits from an oncoming vehicle. At the time, the truck driver had no idea what the little dark spot on the road was, and it broke …

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BC SPCA reminds pet owners impacted by flooding that help is available

November 30, 2021

The BC SPCA is reminding any pet owners impacted by flooding that free emergency boarding for their animals and other SPCA services are available to support evacuated residents. “We have a network of SPCA facilities and foster homes across B.C. where we can provide a safe and nurturing environment for animals while their guardians deal …

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BC SPCA collaborates on police training for intimate partner violence

November 29, 2021

The Policing and Security Branch of the BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has worked closely with police and key stakeholders to launch a  new online training course for B.C. police, which will help officers identify risk in intimate partner violence investigations by including perpetrators’ behaviours towards animals. “The link between animal abuse …

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Dog abandoned in daycare celebrates the holidays with new family

November 29, 2021

In July of this year, Gator was rushed to an emergency clinic in Vancouver after BC SPCA animal protection officers found him at an abandoned doggy daycare in a kennel filled with urine and feces. The six-year-old Briard had been left there with another dog, who tragically did not survive the ordeal and was found …

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