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The BC SPCA has taken 83 Persian-mix cats into care after being contacted by the family of their late owner. Of these cats, sixty-three were transported through the Drive for Lives program to the BC SPCA Surrey animal centre, while the other twenty cats were brought to Kamloops. The BC SPCA’s Surrey animal centre and …
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News Category: Ways to help
Imagine your cat sniffing the fresh breeze, ears perked to the sound of birdsong, paws trotting confidently along a garden path — all while safely by your side. Walking a cat on a harness and leash might sound unusual at first, but for many feline companions, it’s a chance to explore the world beyond the …
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News Category: Pet care
During the warmer months, more and more people are enjoying walks and hikes with their pets. But Dr. Rachel Groarke, the BC SPCA’s manager of shelter medicine, cautions pet guardians that there may be some pesky parasites, such as ticks and fleas, lurking outdoors this time of year. “Ticks are external parasites that feed off …
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News Category: Pet care
Animal Protection officers seized a six-month-old cocker spaniel puppy in Kelowna after receiving reports of alleged physical abuse. “The investigating officer was informed the puppy was being kept in a crate in a closet,” says Eileen Drever, BC SPCA senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. “This puppy endured both physical and psychological abuse. She was …
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Is this fawn an orphan, or simply waiting for mom to come back? Not every deer fawn found alone is an orphan! It is normal for a mother deer to leave a fawn alone for long periods of time. She comes back only a few times a day to feed her baby, who waits quietly …
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News Category: Wildlife
For the second time in Canadian history, federal candidates will square off on April 23 in a national all-party debate focused on animal protection issues. Animal protection first emerged as an election issue during the 2021 federal election, with the main parties making campaign announcements and platform commitments. A 2024 Nanos poll found 43 per …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
