What is kitten season?
Kitten season is the time of year when the most kittens come into SPCA care. Female cats go into heat when the days get longer and can have multiple litters…
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What to do if you see a coyote
…contain animals indoors at night. Spay and neuter your pets. Coyotes are attracted to, and can mate with, unspayed or unneutered dogs. Unspayed female dogs in heat will attract male…
How to appreciate wildlife in your own backyard
…baths and running water sources are considered relatively low-risk for HPAI. During times of extreme heat, provide water sources with caution. Water sources must be emptied, cleaned, and refilled regularly….
BC SPCA caring for two young moms and 12 surrendered puppies in Prince Rupert
…care at the BC SPCA animal centre in Prince Rupert. “The two moms and their puppies were found abandoned on the side of the highway, sheltering from the 30-degree-heat under…
BC SPCA’s Maple Ridge facility turns green into gold
…heating costs, rooftop rainwater collection for recycling, a light reflective roof membrane, and heat recovery built into the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. Dark light technology has even…
Better protection for tethered dogs under amended CRD bylaws
…outdoor shelter that is kept clean and provides the animal with protection from heat, cold, dampness; Precautions around animals in vehicles (e.g. mandating proper; ventilation in cars and appropriate securing…
Together, we can end overpopulation: Think spay/neuter this February
…spray or get into cat fights; Calmer, happier pets. Female cats go in and out of heat every three weeks between January and November. In addition to preventing unwanted litters,…
The business of cruelty – puppy mills
…and cats should not be bred at less than 18 months and should only be bred once in every two heat cycles. The maximum breeding age for female dogs ranges…
Protect your pet against harmful winter conditions
…use dry heat, such as a hairdryer or heating pad on the animal. Pat them dry; do not rub or massage the frostbitten area. Take them to the vet: When…
Blind as a bat? Top five bat myths busted!
…seen swooping towards people’s heads at dusk — but not to get tangled in their hair. People give off heat and carbon dioxide, which attracts bugs. The bats are just…
No tricks, just treats: Pet-safe recipes for Halloween
…made in the microwave. Ingredients: 1 egg 2/3 cup beef broth or chicken broth 2 cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats Directions: Grease a shallow, microwave-safe plate or…
Adoption day: Handsome’s happy to go to his forever home
…maintain its body heat,” says BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Eileen Drever. “He was rushed to the vet, who found him to be emaciated, with a body condition score…
Prince Rupert community cats find health and happiness thanks to BC SPCA grant
…heat, be put outside and become pregnant, adding to the cat overpopulation problem.” The BC SPCA Community Animal Spay/Neuter Grant has been Prince Rupert’s ray of hope in the vicious…
Rev up the excitement! A guide to roadtripping with your pet
…box. ● If you’re not in the car, your pet shouldn’t be either. Vehicles can quickly heat up in summer weather, and can endanger your pet’s health. Even a car…
BC SPCA applauds Port Moody’s amendments to its Animal Control Bylaw
…we move into extreme summer weather,” says Amy Morris, BC SPCA manager of public policy and outreach. “Heatstroke is a significant risk for pets left in cars for any length…