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Pickles 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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News Category: Animal Stories
With 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 …
News Category: Ways to help
As temperatures increase it’s important to remember that dogs are susceptible to illnesses and injuries related to warm weather, like dehydration and heat stroke. Some dogs are more vulnerable to the heat than others, including those with thick fur coats, flat-faces, are obese or elderly. Below are the types of dogs who need to be …
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News Category: Pet care
Every year, the BC SPCA responds to nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals left in vehicles on hot days. While we know pet owners love their animals and would never intentionally endanger them, pets can quickly suffer from heatstroke and even death when left in a vehicle during warm weather. The good news is, preventing …
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News Category: Pet care
As summer temperatures rise, it becomes paramount to safeguard the health and comfort of small animals such as rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs, all of which are susceptible to the dangers of heat and potential heat stroke. These animals, often kept in enclosures indoors, rely on their caretakers to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures. …
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News Category: Pet care
The BC SPCA’s Drive for Lives animal transfer program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year at a time when the need for the program has never been greater. “In 2022 we transported 4,029 animals throughout the province. In 2023 that number jumped to 4,879 and this year we are on track to move even more …
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