December 16, 2025On December 9, concerned citizens called in reports about a large dog running loose in West Kelowna around Old Okanagan Highway and Grizzly Road. The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s dog control caught the frightened canine and contacted the BC SPCA, concerned about the dog’s condition. Now affectionately named Shaggy due to his matted and overgrown fur, the …
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December 10, 2025The holidays are about spending time with loved ones, but not everyone is so lucky to have a home to celebrate in this year. Currently, there are more than 300 adoptable animals in the BC SPCA’s care, and many of them have been waiting all year for a forever family. “We see a lot …
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News Category: Adoption
December 9, 2025Many Canadians care deeply about farmed animal welfare but sometimes feel powerless to make a difference. However, you can help farmed animals in many important ways, including speaking up for them! Canada’s Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals set important rules for ensuring farmed animal welfare nationally. Everyone, from farmers …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
December 9, 2025This holiday season, let’s spread cheer to all – including farm animals! Farm animals come into the BC SPCA’s care through our Animal Protection Services. Sadly, these animals are usually in poor condition due to injury, neglect, or abuse. Our goal is to ensure these animals receive the veterinary care and rehabilitation they need to …
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News Category: Farm
December 5, 2025What a year it has been in the animal welfare space! From urging the provincial government to increase the availability and affordability of pet-friendly housing, to pushing for a nation-wide ban on fur farming (after a successful ban on mink farming in B.C.), we couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support of passionate animal …
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News Category: Take action, Ways to help, Wildlife