November 26, 2024The BC SPCA’s pet food bank is seeing a huge increase in demand for specialized diets through their community animal care centres and pet food bank partners this year. “The challenge with specialized diets is that they are more expensive than traditional pet food and much less likely to be donated because of that,” says …
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November 25, 2024Feeding wildlife can seem like an enjoyable way to connect with nature, but it can often lead to serious problems for species like squirrels, raccoons, deer and bears. Even unintentional wildlife feeding can cause problems. Wild animals who get used to a hand-out will often take the easy route despite ample natural foods being available …
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November 25, 2024The BC SPCA’s Wild ARC in Metchosin is collaborating with a Royal Roads University (RRU) Master’s student on a post-release monitoring study of orphaned raccoons that were in care over the summer. Overseen by wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Adam Hering, the study began in September 2024, with nine of Wild ARC’s juvenile raccoons fitted with GPS/radio …
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November 14, 2024A BC SPCA animal protection officer rescued seven kittens, approximately nine weeks in age, from what appeared to be an abandoned home in Fort St James after receiving a complaint that there were a dozen cats living in the home that appeared to be neglected and possibly abandoned. “The officer arrived to find one of …
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November 3, 2024Winter is already a harsh season for wild animals, and we can unknowingly add to their troubles. Activities like snowmobiling, heliskiing, or even just skiing and snowboarding can disturb wildlife, forcing animals to search out new places to eat and rest at a critical time when they are already under stress. Outdoor activities Before you …
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