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Thinking of adding a rabbit (or two!) to your family? Rabbits are the third most popular furry pet after cats and dogs — and for good reason! However, with their unique needs and behaviours, they’re definitely not the same as our canine or feline companions. Here are 12 things to know before you bring a bunny …
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As Easter approaches, people are on the hunt for gift ideas. This is a reminder that chocolate bunnies make better gifts than rabbits. Every year after Easter, the BC SPCA receives abandoned rabbits into our care when the excitement of a new pet has worn off and the reality of their care sets in. Rabbits …
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Two years after temporarily closing its permanent facility due to concerns about the structural integrity of the building, the BC SPCA North Peace Animal Centre has reopened a physical location in Fort St. John at 10503 89 Avenue. With a full staff led by centre manager Jeanine Devonshire, the BC SPCA team is excited to …
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The BC SPCA advocates for cage-free eggs to support a better life for laying hens. Raising backyard hens has become a popular option in rural and urban areas as a source of cage-free eggs while supporting local food production. If you are thinking of raising backyard hens, it is important to consider whether you have …
An increasing concern for pet guardians walking outdoors with their pets is the dangers of marijuana butts left on sidewalks and in dog parks. After her six-year-old cocker spaniel, Joey became sick multiple times after picking up and eating joint butts off the ground, Kelowna-area resident Shelley Wood says she keeps a vigilant watch on her …
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Most humans love indulging in their favourite chocolate treat but unfortunately, ingesting chocolate can result in significant illness for your dog. Chocolate is toxic for your dog because it contains both caffeine and a chemical called theobromine which are both from the methylxanthine family; two chemicals that dogs cannot metabolize as well as humans. While …
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