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How one family fell head over tails in love with their new best friend

Seguin family
October 30, 2019

Maureen Seguin and her family had been visiting their local BC SPCA branch every week in hopes of finding the right pet for their busy household. That’s when staff told them about an upcoming event called Fall Head Over Tails in Love. For one day, adoption fees and BC Pet Registry fees would be 50 …

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Puppy’s plight highlights dangers of transporting dogs unsecured in pickup trucks

Chilli
October 29, 2019

The BC SPCA’s Williams Lake Branch needs your help to cover medical costs for a puppy called Chilli, who suffered horrific injuries from falling out of the back of a truck. Chilli was surrendered to the SPCA and she was immediately rushed to the vet. Chilli’s front leg was torn at the shoulder under her …

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Offleashed Gala raises $778K to fight animal cruelty

Offleashed Gala 2019
October 28, 2019

Vancouver animal lovers came together on Oct. 25 for an inspiring evening to help the province’s most vulnerable and at-risk animals. Guests at the BC SPCA’s Offleashed Gala, now in its fifth year, raised $778,000 for the more than 47,000 abused and homeless animals rescued by the BC SPCA each year. The total included $240,000 …

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BC SPCA named one of Canada’s top charities for fifth year in a row

October 11, 2019

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received four stars – the highest rating possible – in Charity Intelligence Canada’s annual list of top charities. This is the fifth year in a row the BC SPCA has been cited in the Charity Intelligence Canada report, which assesses hundreds of non-profit …

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Well-known exotic animal vet supports legislative changes to protect servals

October 10, 2019

Dr. Adrian Walton, owner of Dewdney Animal Hospital has provided veterinary care to owned servals for years. The hospital also has a special permit that allows them to rescue and treat animals on the provincial controlled alien species (CAS) list. Unlike other exotic cats like lions and tigers, servals are not currently on the prohibited …

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