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4 ways to keep community cats safe this winter

Stray cat lying on the pavement cold from the snow
November 13, 2025

Outdoor cats live in communities across B.C. Some have guardians but, sadly, many do not. Whenever possible, we look to trap, spay/neuter and re-home unowned community cats and recommend that pet cats be kept indoors for their own health and safety. Some community cats, however, have been born and raised outdoors and never socialized to …

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Concerned family members surrender 21 cats to BC SPCA

November 12, 2025

An elderly out-of-province couple struggling with their own health issues recently became overwhelmed with the care of their 21 cats before concerned family members were able to step in to get support for both the couple and the cats in need. The family embarked on an interprovincial journey in a recreational vehicle, intending to relocate …

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BC SPCA kenneling services with City of Quesnel ending December 31

November 10, 2025

The BC SPCA Quesnel community animal centre will no longer serve as the pound keeper for the City of Quesnel’s animal control services once existing kenneling service agreements end on December 31, 2025.  “Over the past few years, the BC SPCA Quesnel community animal centre has experienced a significant increase of animals coming into care through emergency response and cruelty investigations, which …

BC SPCA updated statement on ongoing activities at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C.

November 6, 2025

Ongoing disease management efforts at Universal Ostrich Farm have been a very emotional and stressful time for all involved, including the significant number of animal lovers across the country who have been following this case. This morning, the Supreme Court of Canada has issued a decision  related to the Universal Ostrich Farm, dismissing the motion …

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BC SPCA urges drivers to use extra caution as daylight hours dwindle

barred owl on tree branch
October 31, 2025

With the transition to autumn comes dwindling daylight hours, which typically signals an increase in owl patients at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC). The higher number of these night-time hunters needing care showcases how dangerous this time of year can be for nocturnal wildlife. This is a very risky time for …

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