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In mid-September, the BC SPCA received a report from the RCMP regarding an individual in possession of animals possibly in distress who was squatting on Crown land in the Kootenays. This individual, who had several animals with them, was believed to have been charged with animal cruelty numerous times in the past. An investigation was …
News Category: Animal cruelty
Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for all the good things in our lives — like our pets. While the holiday is a special time for loved ones and good food, it can also be a time of potential danger for our furry family members. Because Thanksgiving only comes once a year, your pet might …
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News Category: Pet care
Who could forget about Frank, the precious 22-year-old donkey that went viral on BC SPCA social media accounts at the beginning of September? This gentle soul garnered a lot of attention while he was looking for his forever home because of his big heart and sweet face. Frank first came into BC SPCA care when …
Continue reading “Charming senior donkey finds his forever retirement home”
News Category: Animal Stories
A good Samaritan was cleaning their garage. When they moved a storage crate, they were shocked to find little Haddie trapped underneath. The tiny kitten’s leg looked badly injured. Struggling to free herself, this six-week-old kitten had twisted her leg so badly it had broken and was badly infected. She was gently bundled up and …
Continue reading “Update: Stray kitten found in garage with badly broken leg finds loving home”
News Category: Animal Stories
There’s nothing quite like the joy of coming home to an excited, happy dog. However, some dogs can become overly excited while out and about, jumping up on their guardians or others. Kim Monteith, BC SPCA manager of animal welfare, shares tips and tricks for calming your overly excited dog and helping you manage your …
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News Category: Pet care
With so many labels on meat and eggs, it can be challenging to know what each means regarding animal welfare. Free-run and free-range can be particularly confusing labels on poultry products. It’s important to first define these labels in general terms to understand what they mean for farmed poultry. Free-run: animals are raised cage-free but …
Continue reading “Food label “fowl” play: the free-run myth”
News Category: Farm
