Last August, an orange kitten was brought into the BC SPCA branch in Nanaimo last year as a stray, after being attacked by a dog. His injuries from the attack were so severe that his back legs were paralyzed. He was immediately fostered, and later adopted, by Amy Hunt, a veterinary tech assistant at VCA …
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BC SPCA’s Wild ARC admits second river otter baby into its care
A 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
BC SPCA sounds alarm on dangers of rodenticides for wildlife and pets
Every 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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Is your dog a weekend warrior? Here’s how to keep them safe and healthy
With so much going on during the week it’s easy to get a little lazy or sidetracked when it comes to keeping our dogs active. Which is why once the weekend hits, so many of us want to take advantage of our time off to hang out with our furry friend and enjoy the great …
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News Category: Pet care
Injured robin serves as good reminder to keep your dog or cat on a leash
Recently, an American Robin was brought into BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) after it was caught by a free-roaming cat. This nestling had fallen from its nest and was attacked while on the ground. The tiny bird was in very poor condition and barely breathing when a kind-hearted member of the public …
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News Category: Wildlife
BC SPCA extends pet food bank services to remote communities on Vancouver Island
When the COVID-19 crisis hit BC, the BC SPCA rapidly pivoted its services to support additional vulnerable animals and people across B.C. Over the past several months, BC SPCA branches on Vancouver Island have worked together to support remote and northern communities on North Island with the BC SPCA in Campbell River leading the charge …
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