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Mother duck hit by car is a good reminder to slow down for wildlife at this time of year

ducklings at wild arc
June 8, 2020

An adult female mallard was recently hit by a car when she was trying to cross the road with her ducklings. After the unfortunate incident, her ducklings scattered with only one remaining next to her on the road. The driver collected the mallard and single duckling and brought them to the Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital, …

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BC SPCA caring for abandoned kittens found in trash compactor

kitten abandoned in trash
June 5, 2020

The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help to care for four tiny kittens who survived a horrific experience after being found in a dumpster near Sechelt. “Somehow, seven newborn kittens ended up in a dumpster and they were picked up by a garbage truck along the route in Sechelt,” says Marika Donnelly, manager of …

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BC SPCA ready to help pet guardians as flood waters rise

dog with bc spca staff
June 1, 2020

As flooding threatens hundreds of homes in the Regional District of Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary, the BC SPCA is reaching out to offer support for pet guardians. “We want to remind people that the SPCA is here to help if an emergency does occur,” says Tracy Westmoreland, regional manager for the BC SPCA. “We …

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Rescued baby raccoons a reminder to refrain from trapping or relocating wildlife

baby raccoons sleeping
May 29, 2020

An adult female raccoon was recently trapped and removed from an area, which meant her two baby raccoons were unknowingly left behind. The orphans were found a few days later by a caring member of the public when they were heard crying and calling for their mother. Fortunately, these two baby raccoons are now being …

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