On Thursday, November 21, the BC SPCA, in partnership with the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, held a heartfelt ground blessing ceremony at the future site of the Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre located at 7550 Bell McKinnon Road in Duncan. The ceremony was a meaningful occasion to honor and respect the land, featuring a beautiful performance …
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Helping to keep people and pets together – BC SPCA’s pet food bank sees increase in need for specialized diets
The BC SPCA’s pet food bank is seeing a huge increase in demand for specialized diets through their community animal care centres and pet food bank partners this year. “The challenge with specialized diets is that they are more expensive than traditional pet food and much less likely to be donated because of that,” says …
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New study aims to understand what happens to orphaned raccoons after Wild ARC releases them back into the wild
The BC SPCA’s Wild ARC in Metchosin is collaborating with a Royal Roads University (RRU) Master’s student on a post-release monitoring study of orphaned raccoons that were in care over the summer. Overseen by wildlife veterinarian, Dr. Adam Hering, the study began in September 2024, with nine of Wild ARC’s juvenile raccoons fitted with GPS/radio …
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BC SPCA animal protection officer rescues seven kittens from hazardous and unhealthy living conditions
A BC SPCA animal protection officer rescued seven kittens, approximately nine weeks in age, from what appeared to be an abandoned home in Fort St James after receiving a complaint that there were a dozen cats living in the home that appeared to be neglected and possibly abandoned. “The officer arrived to find one of …
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Carbon monoxide poisoning and your pets—do you know the signs?
Technical Safety BC and the BC SPCA want to help British Columbians keep their pets safe Pets aren’t just companions — they are cherished members of our families, who often spend more time at home than their humans. With Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week underway (running November 1 to 7, 2024), Technical Safety BC and the …
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How winter activities can affect wildlife
Winter is already a harsh season for wild animals, and we can unknowingly add to their troubles. Activities like snowmobiling, heliskiing, or even just skiing and snowboarding can disturb wildlife, forcing animals to search out new places to eat and rest at a critical time when they are already under stress. Outdoor activities Before you …
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