November 1, 2017Have a bookworm in the family? How about an animal lover? Both passions come together in the BC SPCA West Vancouver Branch’s Book Buddies program, a huge after-school hit with local youth and readers of all ages since it started in 2014. From 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the school year, children …
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News Category: Adoption, Youth
October 25, 2017He was found with another draft horse in July, in a hot spot in Williams Lake, when wildfires were still raging in the area. Tony, a large animal with a larger-than-life personality, could barely walk, however – his hooves were so neglected and overgrown, it was painful for him to move. His equine pal, Poppy, …
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News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm
October 19, 2017He was found with a collar so deeply embedded, he couldn’t put weight on his front leg. Toby, a handsome one-year-old cat at the Prince Rupert SPCA, had a collar that was stuck around his neck and under one of his front legs, causing severe infection and tissue damage to the area. “The metal part …
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October 18, 2017Only a month old when his leg was broken, Cuddles never received veterinary care. The brave kitten’s leg now curls under, causing him to walk with a limp and leading to sores all over his leg. As the weather grew colder in Williams Lake and the snow started to fall, Cuddles is lucky a Good …
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October 18, 2017The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help to care for nine small-breed dogs at the Kelowna Branch. The dogs, who were surrendered earlier this month by a family who could no longer care for them, were dirty, matted and were suffering from severe dental disease and other medical issues. “The dogs were owned by …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Ways to help
October 16, 2017The BC SPCA is applauding a move by the City of Delta to limit the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits to adoptions from approved shelters and rescues, effective Nov. 1. SPCA manager of public policy and outreach Amy Morris says the new bylaw, approved by Delta council on Oct. 16, is a step forward …
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News Category: Adoption