February 28, 2024It’s time to tackle that list of springtime chores. But did you know that many household cleaning products contain chemicals that can be toxic to your pet? The following list of toxic products are ones to be aware of when an animal is around. Keep your pet safe from the following cleaning products: Alkaline substances. …
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News Category: Pet care
February 27, 2024Spending some time at a dog-friendly beach with your furry friend is one of life’s little pleasures. Watching the joy on their face as they run into the ocean to chase a stick, dig in the sand or just sniff all of the great smells, is a great experience for both the dog and their …
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February 21, 2024What does the BC SPCA have to do with anti-bullying? Through its humane education programs, which reach thousands of B.C. children each year, the animal welfare organization helps young people put themselves in the place of others, and think and feel from different perspectives. Focusing on empathy development with animals can be key in making …
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News Category: Youth
February 12, 2024Update: The bill to ban live horse export for slaughter from Canada has passed the House of Commons Agriculture Committee! Bill C-355 will now go for a final vote in the House of Commons before moving to the Senate. The bill is another step closer to hopefully becoming law. Thank you for speaking up for horses …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
February 12, 2024Suppose you are looking out at a green space near your home and spot an interesting bird. Grabbing your phone, you open a bird identification app and log your observation. The day you logged your observation coincides with the Great Backyard Bird Count and you have joined people all around the world submitting their bird …
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News Category: Wildlife