May 31, 2023Warmer weather brings with it a number of fun outdoor activities, including everything from days at the beach to hiking to gardening in your backyard. However, these summertime activities also bring new opportunities for potential pet exposures to harmful and dangerous substances. There are a number of items that we often use during the summer, …
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May 29, 2023World Ocean Day is celebrated every year on June 8. It’s a day to commemorate and acknowledge all that the ocean provides us with. The ocean, which covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface, produces at least 50 percent of the planet’s oxygen. It’s also home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the main …
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May 22, 2023Summer brings a flurry of activity. Be sure to be pet-prepared when planning your adventures. Below are our top articles on enjoying safe summer activities with your pet. Jogging safely with your dog this summer How to swim safely with your dog Safety tips for exploring the great outdoors with your pet Rev up the …
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May 16, 2023The BC SPCA is getting ready to help pet guardians impacted by out-of-control wildfires in Fort St. John. Last night evacuation orders and alerts were issued for North Peace. Today staff and volunteers worked quickly to evacuate a total of 21 animals in our care to the BC SPCA’s South Peace location. Animals in the …
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May 5, 2023As the weather warms up there are a number of safety issues to be aware of as a pet parent. Below are our top summer pet safety articles: Hot weather safety tips for pets Spread the word: Don’t leave your pet in a hot car Hot weather hazards: Protecting vulnerable dogs from rising temperatures Hot …
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