August 28, 2018Once again this summer, wildfires scorched various parts of the province, with thousands of people and animals forced to flee their homes. Thanks to the generosity and kindness of BC SPCA supporters, staff and volunteers were able to assist dozens of animals displaced by the blazes. Earlier in August, about 60 animals from our shelters in Quesnel …
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News Category: Pet care
August 28, 2018Q: What is the BC SPCA’s role in the BC wildfires? A: The BC SPCA is currently working with the Provincial Emergency Social Services office and is ready to deploy Animal Protection Officers as needed. Our officers will assist animals that have been left behind due to evacuation notices. Other local branches and volunteers are …
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August 27, 2018She’s had a bit of a bumpy start to her young life, so seven-month-old Sushi could certainly use a helping paw. “Sushi came into our care as an evacuee from the BC SPCA’s Williams Lake Branch in August because of the wildfires,” says Charlotte Ellice, manager, West Vancouver Branch. “This sweet girl has a fractured …
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August 16, 2018The BCSPCA Shuswap Branch Recycling Centre is officially open, thanks to a grant from the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU). Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU) celebrated Canada 150 with a grant of $50,000 for one community project. This grant was used to purchase, install and furnish a recycling centre to provide …
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August 14, 2018She was there for her owner until the end – and now Gypsy needs someone to be there for her. Staff at the BC SPCA’s Sunshine Coast Branch are hoping the community will come forward and help this sweet nine-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix who will need surgery to correct her cherry eye, along with a …
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August 13, 2018The BC SPCA is on high alert, bracing for the need to assist animals impacted by the province’s raging wildfires. This past Friday, an evacuation order was issued for areas that included the BC SPCA’s Quesnel Branch. We’ve also taken the precautionary measure of evacuating animals from our Williams Lake Branch. Staff and volunteers worked quickly …
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