April 16, 2025An emaciated pit bull English bulldog mix was discovered near McNair Secondary School in Richmond. A compassionate early morning jogger came across him during their run on April 2, 2025. “The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. “At first, he thought the …
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News Category: Ways to help
April 16, 2025It’s that time of year when migrating shorebirds and nesting birds use the Pacific coast to travel between their breeding and wintering grounds. These long journeys leave little room for setbacks and delays from human disturbance can impact their survival and breeding success. Pet guardians can make a meaningful difference for these birds by being …
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News Category: Wildlife
April 16, 2025Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day? Why not plant bee-friendly plants and flowers in your backyard and flower boxes? Your garden will flourish, and you’ll be helping to combat a growing global concern – diminishing bee colonies. Bees are responsible for pollinating 30 per cent of the world’s crops and 90 per cent …
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News Category: Wildlife
April 11, 2025In June and July 2024, two orphaned otter pups were rescued just weeks apart after losing their mothers too soon. They were brought to the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC)—the only wildlife rehab facility on southern Vancouver Island. Wild ARC treats over 2,000 wild animals each year, helping them recover and return …
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News Category: Animal Stories
April 9, 2025On April 4, 2025, at the Duncan Law Courts, Rhees William Kendall and Tanisha Lynn Kendall were found guilty of one count each of willfully causing or permitting unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird, contrary to section 445.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code. Between October 31, 2023, and November 16, 2023, …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
April 7, 2025As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, the BC SPCA is reminding federal parties and candidates of the value and importance Canadians place on animal welfare. In fact, almost 80 percent of British Columbians agree that laws and policies should reflect the connection between human and animal welfare, as well as …
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