July 20, 2016The BC SPCA’s Wild Animal rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC), in Metchosin on southern Vancouver Island, treats almost 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals each year. Whether an eagle or deer, raccoon or river otter, Wild ARC’s staff and volunteers work tirelessly to treat and rehabilitate each patient for their eventual release back into the wild. …
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News Category: Wildlife
July 17, 2016Question: My new dog seems afraid of things my previous dog never had issues with. Will she get over this once she learns my patterns? Perhaps, but your new dog will likely always be hesitant and unsure in new situations. It also depends on the severity of her anxiousness. Anxiety is the anticipation of potential …
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News Category: Pet care
July 1, 2016Interested in sharing your view on whether the proposed standards are good enough for hens? This is where we think there are priorities for improvement: Recommended practices: Do you think any of the recommended practices throughout the draft code should be requirements? Housing system: Enriched cages are permitted in the code. Can enriched cages provide …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
June 27, 2016Just one look at her face melts the heart. Maggie, a three-year-old bulldog at the Victoria BC SPCA Branch, is quickly charming staff and volunteers with her huge grin and lovable personality. Because she requires extensive medical treatment, Victoria SPCA staff are hopeful the public can help Maggie get the care she needs. “Maggie is …
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News Category: Ways to help
June 26, 2016Question: My new rescue dog seems to only care about me when I have food in my hand. How can I get her to love and bond with me? Many rescue dogs, dogs from puppy mills and dogs with poor socialization during puppyhood have bonding issues with people. They will often see their guardians, especially …
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June 23, 2016As little hands stroke his ginger, furry body, Desi rewards the boy’s petting with louds purrs of appreciation, his eyes half-closed in relaxation. “Desi helps me stay happy,” says the child, who has been diagnosed with autism. “He helps me read out loud and he doesn’t laugh at me when I make mistakes.” Therapy animals …
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