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While domestic donkeys are not native to Canada, they have proven to be extremely adaptable to our diverse climate and ways of living. For thousands of years, donkeys have played a vital role in human life. Across many different cultures, they have been used as a primary source of work and transport. In Canada, there are over 6,000 donkeys and …
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News Category: Farm
The holiday season is a wonderful time to gather with loved ones and celebrate over festive meals. Every choice we make has an impact on animals, the environment, and our communities. Whether you choose to buy local, support welfare-friendly farms, or enjoy more plant-based meals, your decisions matter. Small choices, big impact Choosing to reduce your consumption of …
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News Category: Farm
Winter is already a harsh season for wild animals, and we can unknowingly add to their troubles. Activities like snowmobiling, heliskiing, or even just skiing and snowboarding can disturb wildlife, forcing animals to search out new places to eat and rest at a critical time when they are already under stress. Outdoor activities Before you …
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News Category: Wildlife
WARNING: Graphic images below. On November 21, the BC SPCA’s Animal Helpline received a call from a grandfather and granddaughter who happened upon a deceased dog in a remote, wooded location near Penticton. The responding animal protection officer investigated immediately and found what appeared to be a German Shepherd, muzzled and tightly tethered to a …
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As of November 25, the BC SPCA’s pet food bank program has already provided a week’s worth of food to a total of 44,320 dogs and cats in 2025, a total of 622,850 meals. “That works out to the BC SPCA supporting an average of 923 pets per week just through our pet food banks alone,” …
News Category: Ways to help
On November 12, 2025, in provincial court in Vernon, Sandra Nickolls entered a guilty plea to causing animals to be in distress, contrary to section 24(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA). In April 2024, the BC SPCA was called to investigate what appeared to be an injured horse on a property …
News Category: Animal cruelty
