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Summertime for many families = road trip season. And as pet guardians know, a road trip with your furry family member can double the fun. Before you go, consider a pre-trip vet appointment. Get a quick exam to confirm that your pet is in good health and up-to-date on their vaccinations, and as some dogs …
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News Category: Pet care
The BC SPCA is caring for 21 cats and 8 kittens that were surrendered into care from a property in Powell River. “There were concerns about the number of cats on the property,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA. “The owners did the right thing and asked for …
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News Category: Ways to help
In another exciting milestone for animal welfare in Canada this month, the federal government has just passed Bill C-47 to amend the Foods and Drugs Act. This amendment bans testing cosmetics on animals in Canada, selling cosmetics that rely on animal testing, and false or misleading labelling about cosmetic testing on animals. The BC SPCA …
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BC SPCA staff went behind fire evacuation lines in Tumbler Ridge to look for and care for animals sheltering in place after an uncontrolled wildfire approached the community. “Our hearts go out to the residents of Tumbler Ridge,” says Alex Schare, BC SPCA regional manager (North Region), animal protection. “Thankfully it appears that many people …
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News Category: Community
A BC SPCA animal protection officer, with the help of two Surrey firefighters, rescued a kitten trapped in a space between the framing and foundation of a home in Surrey. Good Samaritans heard a cat crying on the property and after searching for the cat on their own with no luck, called the BC SPCA’s …
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News Category: Animal Stories, Community
A growing number of businesses are recognizing the benefits of having pets in the office. Studies have shown that employees who brought their pet to work had reduced stress levels compared to those who had to leave their furbaby at home. Dogs in particular can get bored or suffer from separation anxiety when they are …
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