May 9, 2019Hugo is recovering at the Vancouver SPCA after having surgery to remove about 100 hair bands and elastics from his stomach. He is the second cat in two weeks to arrive at the branch after eating non-food material. Some cats who have a long-term habit of eating non-food items have a compulsive disorder called Pica. …
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May 7, 2019The BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch is seeking your help with medical costs for a cat who was found trembling with fear inside a crate at the front gate of the branch. Staff noticed the cat, who is now called Dennis, had a scarred and disfigured left ear, likely from a past infection or frostbite. …
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May 3, 2019Mother’s Day reminds us to take time to cherish the important role mothers play in our lives. Here is one tale of a mother dog’s devotion to her son and how she gives him the strength to overcome his own unique challenges. Meet Keyka, a loving mother who is always there for her son Lucky …
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May 3, 2019Onyx was shot by a pellet gun in February and the injury was so severe that the cat’s right front leg had to be amputated. The young tabby went on to make a full recovery and was adopted by a loving family. We are sharing his inspiring story today in honour of National Specially-abled Pets …
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May 2, 2019The BC SPCA is reminding members of the public to make sure pets are safely secured in their vehicle when travelling this summer. “This time of year we start to see more people taking their pets, particularly dogs, with them on road trips or camping. We recommend that pets are kept inside the vehicle in …
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May 1, 2019The BC SPCA applauds North Cowichan council for adopting amendments to its animal responsibility bylaw to improve public and animal safety. “We are pleased that the Municipality of North Cowichan has updated its animal responsibility bylaw. These changes promote responsible pet guardianship and will help prevent animal cruelty,” says SPCA senior animal protection & outreach …
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