August 30, 2023You love and care for animals. You also want a home that is rodent-free. But this does not have to come at the expense of wildlife or the environment. Neither should your pets be put at risk. The most effective and humane way to solve rodent problems is prevention. Why? Prevention minimizes the use of …
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News Category: Wildlife
August 25, 2023When the wildfires spread quickly across parts of British Columbia last week, requests for assistance from pet guardians also came in quickly. The BC SPCA has provided care to hundreds of animals from the affected areas, including 129 animals who entered into emergency boarding, more than 50 requests for assistance beyond the fire evacuation lines …
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News Category: Outreach
August 25, 2023Suppose you unexpectedly face a scary wildlife encounter or an aggressive dog on your off-leash walk and need to call your dog back immediately. Do you have an effective, distraction-proof recall? An emergency recall can be life-saving and it is the one essential skill for you and your dog to master. An emergency recall is …
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News Category: Pet care
August 23, 2023With wildfires still threatening communities across British Columbia and a large number of adoptable animals already in its care, the BC SPCA is offering half-price adoptions at its Vancouver and Vancouver Island Community Animal Centres starting August 24 until September 1. This promotion, proudly sponsored by our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, means more pets …
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News Category: Adoption, Events
August 22, 2023Dog guardians want to take their pets with them everywhere, but sometimes, that is simply not possible. Maybe you are going out of town to a wedding, a family reunion, or on a trip overseas. Or maybe your workplace is not pet-friendly so your dog or cat must stay home alone during long workdays. In …
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News Category: Pet care
August 18, 2023Wildfire or flooding evacuations are a tough time for people and also of course, the animals they love and care for. Planning ahead is crucial to making your emergency exit as efficient as possible. Prepare & Prep Pack a “to go” bag: Having a ‘to go’ bag ready is essential. It should include everything from …
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News Category: Pet care