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BC SPCA’s Wild ARC voted favourite non-profit second year in a row

November 23, 2020

The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) was recently named ‘favourite non-profit’ by the WestShore Chamber of Commerce for the second year in a row. From Oct.26th to 29th of this year, the WestShore Chamber of Commerce and Goldstream Gazette held online appreciation events to honour community groups and organizations for their significant …

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BC SPCA seeks information on deceased cat found at truck stop near Kelowna

animal cruelty officer holding young cat
November 23, 2020

The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help in solving the case of a deceased domestic short-haired black cat approximately 8 to 10 years old found at a truck break-stop along Highway 33 near Kelowna. After being alerted by a member of the public, an SPCA animal protection officer attended the location and found the …

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Malakai ‘the magic mood booster’ offers calm to clients at a harm reduction clinic

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November 23, 2020

Kelsi Jessamine was not looking for a therapeutic dog when she adopted Malakai from the Vancouver BC SPCA this summer. But the husky-shepherd mix ended up being the perfect medicine for the registered nurse and her clients at a harm reduction clinic in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. While Malakai isn’t a certified therapy dog (yet) Jessamine …

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BC SPCA warns Chilliwack dog owners about suspected toxic substances in parks

November 20, 2020

The BC SPCA is warning dog owners to keep an eye out for suspicious-looking substances while walking their dogs in local Chilliwack parks. The animal protection society has received four reports of dogs becoming ill after ingesting unknown toxic substances. “The locations we’ve received reports from include Rotary Trail, Peach Park/Peach Road, Vedder Park/Petawawa Road …

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Equine photographer releases book featuring BC SPCA’s rescue horses

November 13, 2020

Equine photographer Leanne Peniuk’s passion for horses is on full display with the release of her new coffee-style book, Rescue Me, which showcases success stories and photographs of rescued horses from British Columbia, including BC SPCA rescue alumni. “Every story in this book inspired me,” says Peniuk. “These horses have endured such hardships in their …

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Ongoing intake of more than 200 cats and kittens stretching BC SPCA resources

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