November 1, 2023Update: The Emergency Management campaign has now closed. Almost 400 British Columbians voiced their support for including animals in emergency planning, response and recovery, called for the provincial government to collaborate with and support animal welfare organizations, and shared their personal experiences and recommendations to help the provincial government create regulations under the Emergency and …
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October 25, 2023While many people love to dress up, go trick-or-treating or attend Halloween parties, it can be a tough time for our pets. From loud, unpredictable fireworks to a non-stop ringing doorbell heralding people in costumes, the sensory overload can be stressful for our furry friends. Frightened animals are more likely to run away from home. …
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October 23, 2023A friend of mine recently complained that my dog has stinky breath! Isn’t “doggie breath” normal? That potent “doggie breath” is more than just an unpleasant odour. It can actually signify a potentially serious health problem: dental disease. Dental disease is very common – so common, in fact, that an estimated 80 per cent of …
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October 16, 2023A large number of animals have come into the BC SPCA’s care throughout 2023, meaning the need for foster care volunteers has also grown significantly. “Our foster families play an important role in teaching young and under-socialized animals what it’s like to live in a home. The love and consistency these animals receive in a …
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October 13, 2023Paris was just six weeks old when she was found wandering in a rural, forested area just outside of Victoria by a Good Samaritan. “This tiny kitten came in with a severe eye injury and possible infection and was immediately brought to a veterinarian,” says Emma Hamill, manager of the BC SPCA’s Victoria animal centre. …
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