June 2, 2023Tia, a six-week-old German shepherd mix, was found abandoned in a box hidden in the bushes of a park in Burnaby with her brother, Koda. The pair was found by a good Samaritan who immediately brought them to the Burnaby BC SPCA. “Tia and Koda were frightened and cold when they first arrived,” says Nicole …
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June 2, 2023Buttercup, a yellow Lab mix, was found running loose in Comox with suspicious injuries. She was brought to the BC SPCA and was immediately taken to a veterinarian. They determined that her leg had been broken in two places, had healed incorrectly and would need to be amputated. Even though someone had cruelly taped Buttercup’s …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Ways to help
June 2, 2023If you or your child ever encounter an off-leash dog – even if it’s one you know from around your neighbourhood – it is still important to be careful, especially if the dog’s guardians aren’t nearby. Stand like a tree “If you see a dog running around off-leash, even a small dog, and you don’t …
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News Category: Pet care, Youth
June 1, 2023Summer vacation planning is in full swing! If your vacation plans include a trip with your four-legged family member, be sure to pack these essentials and keep these important tips in mind. Before you leave Ensure your pet’s identification (tattoo, microchip) are up to date and registered to help ensure you are reunited with your …
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June 1, 2023Pet guardians share a strong bond with their pets. The happiness and welfare of their cats and dogs are important to every loving guardian. However, essential services like grooming, boarding, daycare or dog walking are not regulated, so what does this mean for pets? In B.C., daycare, dog walking, and pet boarding and grooming are …
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May 31, 2023The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Finnigan, a three-year-old cat who was hit by a car in Burnaby. “Good Samaritans witnessed Finnigan being hit by a car and called the BC SPCA for assistance,” says Nicole McBain, manager of the BC SPCA’s Burnaby animal centre. “When the BC SPCA’s night emergency officer arrived …
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