July 26, 2024Social 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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July 25, 2024Sweetie 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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July 5, 2024Do 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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July 5, 2024“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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July 5, 2024Pickles story reminds us that a dog with a sad start can find happiness with some loving patience and a mischief-encouraging best friend named Boo. The 14-month-old retriever was one of five young dogs surrendered to the BC SPCA by their owner after a complaint about their living conditions was called into the animal helpline. …
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July 4, 2024With temperatures nearing 30 degrees and beyond across the province this weekend, the BC SPCA is reminding the public that leaving pets in a hot vehicle can have life-threatening consequences. “We hear it all the time, ‘I was just running into the store, I was only gone a few minutes!’ but what many people don’t …
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