August 6, 2020PetSmart Charities® of Canada has announced a $55,000 grant for the BC SPCA’s pet food bank outreach program, which provides support for pet guardians in need across B.C. This new grant is in addition to a $15,000 outreach grant provided by PetSmart Charities® of Canada earlier this year. “The BC SPCA has always operated pet …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation
August 4, 2020The BC SPCA is hoping you can help give Momoa a new leg up on life. The two-year-old Rottweiler was recently brought into the Comox Branch by a Good Samaritan after he was found roaming at the Campbell River Waste Management Centre. It’s believed the dog had been left alone there for a few weeks …
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News Category: Ways to help
August 4, 2020Summer is in full swing, so now is the perfect time for you and your dog to enjoy new adventures together. There are so many fun outdoor activities to try with your four-legged friend, including everything from hiking to swimming to jogging. However, it’s important to keep in mind the appropriate safety measures so that …
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News Category: Pet care
July 31, 2020A young female river otter pup was recently found crying and wandering a beach in the Victoria area. Fortunately, a kind member of the public witnessed this distressing scene and recognized something was wrong. They quickly got in touch with staff at BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) and together it was determined …
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News Category: Wildlife
July 29, 2020Every year hundreds of native wild animals are brought to wildlife rehabilitation centres in Canada suffering from the effects of poison. This poison was not meant for them, but was set out in bait boxes at homes, parks, and buildings across communities to attract rodents. The full scale of the problem is unknown since most …
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News Category: Take action, Wildlife