October 3, 2025He was the only one who survived. Three newborn kittens found all alone in a scrap yard, one with the umbilical cord still attached, without their mother or each other to keep them warm and safe. “We were all hoping the three kittens would make it,” says Shannon Paille, manager of the BC SPCA Kelowna. …
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October 3, 2025For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes and fireworks. For animals, however, it’s one of the most frightful nights of the year — and not because of any ghosts or goblins. Exploding fireworks, especially firecrackers, can be terrifying for pets, farmed animals and wildlife. Research has suggested, for instance, that nearly half …
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October 1, 2025October is a time when we start craving sweets. Whether we are young or just young at heart, candy and chocolate probably top the list of things we love about Halloween or an indulgent dessert at Thanksgiving! But those sweet treats we enjoy so much can be harmful to our pets. Instead, try making these …
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September 29, 2025The BC SPCA will honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day, in recognition of the history of residential schools in Canada and their impacts on Indigenous Peoples, by closing all its locations on Tuesday, September 30. The Society will also be ‘going quiet’ across all social media channels to respect and create space for Indigenous voices. …
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September 18, 2025Light pollution can impact wild animals year-round, but particularly at this time of year as days get shorter. We all know about other types of pollution, but what is light pollution? Light pollution is defined as the excessive use of artificial light at night. This excessive light comes from cities that rely on well-lit streets, …
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