Light pollution can impact wild animals year-round, but particularly at this time of year as days get shorter. We all know about other types of pollution, but what is light pollution? Light pollution is defined as the excessive use of artificial light at night. This excessive light comes from cities that rely on well-lit streets, …
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Helping to keep people and pets together – BC SPCA’s pet food bank sees increase in need for specialized diets
The BC SPCA’s pet food bank is seeing a huge increase in demand for specialized diets through their community animal care centres and pet food bank partners this year. “The challenge with specialized diets is that they are more expensive than traditional pet food and much less likely to be donated because of that,” says …
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Don’t feed wildlife: It can do more harm than good
Feeding wildlife can seem like an enjoyable way to connect with nature, but it can often lead to serious problems for species like squirrels, raccoons, deer and bears. Even unintentional wildlife feeding can cause problems. Wild animals who get used to a hand-out will often take the easy route despite ample natural foods being available …
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New study aims to understand what happens to orphaned raccoons after Wild ARC releases them back into the wild
The BC SPCA’s Wild ARC in Metchosin is collaborating with a Royal Roads University (RRU) Master’s student on a post-release monitoring study of orphaned raccoons that were in care over the summer. Overseen by wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Adam Hering, the study began in September 2024, with nine of Wild ARC’s juvenile raccoons fitted with GPS/radio …
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BC SPCA animal protection officer rescues seven kittens from hazardous and unhealthy living conditions
A BC SPCA animal protection officer rescued seven kittens, approximately nine weeks in age, from what appeared to be an abandoned home in Fort St James after receiving a complaint that there were a dozen cats living in the home that appeared to be neglected and possibly abandoned. “The officer arrived to find one of …
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Carbon monoxide poisoning and your pets—do you know the signs?
Technical Safety BC and the BC SPCA want to help British Columbians keep their pets safe Pets aren’t just companions — they are cherished members of our families, who often spend more time at home than their humans. With Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week underway (running November 1 to 7, 2024), Technical Safety BC and the …
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