January 22, 2020Kokanee came to the BC SPCA East Kootenay Branch as a stray. He had been wandering around a neighbourhood in Cranbrook for about six months before a concerned Good Samaritan was able to catch him. This beautiful eight-year-old cat had severe anxiety and his teeth were in terrible shape. He went in for oral surgery …
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News Category: Adoption
January 21, 2020Did you know that humans are largely responsible for the spread of rats around the world? 2020 marks the Year of the Rat, so now is the perfect time to take a closer look at these resourceful rodents. Rats have had a close relationship with people for a long time. Our cities draw them in, …
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News Category: Wildlife
January 20, 2020The BC SPCA seized 20 animals from a Langley property yesterday (Jan. 19) after receiving a report that the animals were in distress. Nine dogs, five birds, three cats, two rabbits and one pig are now in SPCA custody receiving care and veterinary treatment. “All of the animals removed met the definition of distress under …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
January 16, 2020Journey, the cat from China who was found inside a shipping container in Prince George, continues to recover is SPCA care. Journey’s life-threatening medical concerns have been addressed but she has made slower progress towards learning to trust the people who care for her. Journey remains under the watchful and specialized care of Dr. Karen …
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News Category: Ways to help
January 16, 2020The BC SPCA’s Alberni-Clayoquot Branch is asking members of the public to help with medical costs for a stray cat called Kyndill, who came in with serious burns on his paws. Kyndill is about a year old and was brought to the SPCA by a Good Samaritan. “Kyndill’s paws were peeling and causing him so …
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News Category: Ways to help
January 15, 2020Chevy Chase is a blonde eight-month-old Labrador retriever who needs to get well before he is ready to be adopted. This adorable puppy has contracted a fungal infection call ringworm, a red itchy rash that is contagious and can infect the skin of animals and people alike. He needs to be treated and isolated until …
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News Category: Ways to help