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Summer has us flocking to backyard swimming pools to cool down and beat the heat. We are not the only ones drawn to pools to cool down — bodies of water are also attractive to wild animals. Unfortunately, pools can be dangerous to wildlife, particularly small animals, when they find themselves stuck with no way …
Many dog guardians can relate to the difficulties of living with dogs who bark too much. Excessive barking can affect you, your neighbours, and for some, even your work. Stopping your dog from barking is an important skill to develop. Here is how: Understand why your dog barks The first step to stop those noisy …
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News Category: Pet care
Social media has made exotic animals more accessible than ever. Just search for “unusual pets” on TikTok or YouTube, and you will be inundated with videos of prairie dogs being walked outside on leashes, servals roughhousing with house cats and capybaras lounging on beds eating watermelon. Most people would never seriously consider keeping a prairie …
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News Category: Wildlife
Sweetie is a six-year-old Shih Tzu, surrendered to the BC SPCA by her guardian who was no longer able to provide the care she needs. “We are so grateful to Sweetie’s guardian for making the incredibly difficult decision to surrender Sweetie to the BC SPCA’s care,” says Angela Mather, manager of the BC SPCA’s East …
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News Category: Ways to help
Do you have thoughts about how sheep should be raised in Canada? Now is your chance to take a short survey to share your concerns about sheep welfare and make a difference for sheep raised for meat, milk, and wool in Canada. Update: this survey has now closed. The National Farm Animal Care Council has …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
“They’re all very playful and so affectionate,” says Natalie, their foster. “They love to swat the ball around the wheel of their play circuit toy. They are also major fans of scratch posts.” Five tiny kittens were rescued from a blaze by Port Alberni fire crews in June and brought to the BC SPCA for …
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