October 27, 2024Outdoor cats live in communities across B.C. Some have guardians but, sadly, many do not. Whenever possible, we look to trap, spay/neuter and re-home unowned community cats and recommend that pet cats be kept indoors for their own health and safety. Some community cats, however, have been born and raised outdoors and never socialized to …
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October 24, 2024The BC SPCA is caring for 10 cats that were found abandoned on the side of the road in 70 Mile House on Thanksgiving long weekend. “While driving through 70 Mile House on her way home to Vancouver, a woman observed a small canvas pet carrier at the side of the road in a truck …
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October 21, 2024While the Senate was on a summer break, two new reports revealed shocking information about the conditions that Canadian horses are enduring on the journey to become luxury food overseas. The time to ban live horse export for slaughter is now. In June, an Animal Justice report (PDF) found that horses were in transport for …
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October 21, 2024As winter temperatures drop below freezing around the province, many safety issues begin to surface. Learn how to protect your furry family member from seasonal threats. Salt on sidewalks Watch for the salt or sand used on sidewalks, which can get between your dog’s paw pads or toes. Salt and sand irritate the skin and …
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October 17, 2024BC SPCA animal protection officers have seized a young collie-mix male dog who was dragged behind a vehicle in Merritt. “This is such a sad story. The dog had been tethered to a vehicle,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer, protection, and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA. “Someone got into the truck and drove off, …
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