March 11, 2019Puss was surrendered to the BC SPCA’s East Kootenay Branch when his family was unable to find pet-friendly housing. Now he needs your help to overcome a number of health issues. Puss is suffering from a painful urinary tract infection, has a large mass on his shoulder and has dental disease that requires oral surgery. …
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News Category: Ways to help
March 8, 2019Stoney spent the first two years of his life living in horrible conditions where his basic needs were neglected. The young dog was never cleaned, brushed or taken outside for walks. Stoney is one of 45 Havanese and Havanese-cross dogs who were surrendered by a former breeder from a home outside Victoria in April, 2018. …
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News Category: Adoption
March 8, 2019Meet Debbie Goodine, a northern region animal protection officer with the BC SPCA based in Prince George. As a mother of twins, guardian to rescue dog Lucy and cats Bubba and Lexi, Goodine is quite the Superwoman. It’s her job to investigate animal cruelty cases – travelling across great distances and in all weather conditions …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
March 6, 2019Ever wondered what happens to wildlife that gets into trouble in our urban and rural communities? Don’t miss a fascinating opportunity to come behind the scenes and tour Wild ARC, the BC SPCA’s wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin, just outside of Victoria. The Wild ARC facility is normally restricted to staff and volunteers as they …
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News Category: Events, Wildlife
March 5, 2019The BC SPCA’s Parksville-Qualicum Beach & District Branch is seeking your help with medical costs for an adorable two-year-old tabby cat named Onyx who was shot by a pellet gun. “Onyx requires a leg amputation and he has a broken humerus. He has a pellet and shrapnel lodged in his leg,” says branch manager Nadine …
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March 4, 2019What should you do if you see a duck or goose family trying to cross a busy road? Each spring, ducks and geese march from their nest sites to nearby ponds or streams with their newly hatched and flightless babies in tow. In most cases, the family makes the trek with little difficulty. Problems can …
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News Category: Wildlife