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Five fledgling barn swallows were recently admitted to BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) after a well-meaning member of the public had been caring for them for a week after he found their nest on the ground and believed them to be orphaned. “On arrival, one of the swallows was assessed as being …
News Category: Wildlife
A recent dog attack in Coquitlam in which a group of off-leash dogs wearing shock collars attacked a smaller dog has led the BC SPCA to issue a warning about the use of shock collars. In reference to the recent incident, Dr. Karen van Haaften, senior manager of behaviour and welfare for the BC SPCA …
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News Category: Pet care
As the Doctor Creek fire continues to burn southwest of Canal Flats, the BC SPCA location in East Kootenay is offering its support and services to affected pet guardians. The location is able to provide emergency boarding for pets for families that need to be evacuated. In addition, the East Kootenay location will continue to provide community pet food bank outreach services …
News Category: Community
A vacuum cleaner, a car ride, a fun party with friends. These things might seem innocuous to pet owners, but they could trigger anxiety for your cat. This might explain why, upon switching on the vacuum cleaner, your cat’s ears go back and they slink away to hide underneath the couch. Or why they hiss …
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News Category: Pet care
As wildfires threaten hundreds of residents in the southern Okanagan region, the BC SPCA has needed to relocate animals from its location in Penticton. Animals are being transferred to other locations in the area depending on their needs. The BC SPCA is also reaching out to offer pet food and supplies and emergency pet boarding …
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News Category: Community
A man accused of brutally beating his girlfriend’s dog in 2016 has pleaded guilty in a Vancouver court. John David McCordic was sentenced to a seven-year ban on having custody or control of animals and a $4,000 fine. The BC SPCA received a call on May 18, 2016 regarding security footage from the underground parking …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
