November 2, 2023The photo of these impossibly fluffy kittens is just too much! Mom came into the BC SPCA’s care pregnant, part of an animal protection investigation that took place earlier this year. Gnocchi, as named by BC SPCA staff, gave birth to four kittens at one of the community animal centers. Staff soon became attached to …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
November 2, 2023Natural food sources like insects and nectar-bearing flowering plants are in short supply in winter. Nectar feeders can provide a reliable food source for hummingbirds, but they’re a big commitment. If you commit to winter feeding, you must commit fully. Non-migratory hummingbirds may come to rely on this food source and will suffer if it …
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News Category: Wildlife
November 2, 2023Outdoor cats live in communities across B.C. Some have guardians but, sadly, many do not. Whenever possible, we look to trap, spay/neuter and re-home unowned community cats and recommend that pet cats be kept indoors for their own health and safety. Some community cats, however, have been born and raised outdoors and never socialized to …
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News Category: Pet care
November 1, 2023Excluding animals from emergency planning can have deadly consequences for animals and people. The B.C. government needs your input to create emergency management regulations that keep us all safe. Whether you’ve been directly impacted by an emergency or not, your knowledge and experience as an animal lover are vitally important. Four years ago, over 23,000 …
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October 30, 2023For many, Halloween is a fun time for candy, costumes and fireworks. For animals, however, it’s one of the most frightful nights of the year — and not because of any ghosts or goblins. Exploding fireworks can be terrifying for pets, farm animals and wildlife. For instance, nearly half of dogs are fearful of loud …
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News Category: Pet care
October 25, 2023While many people love to dress up, go trick-or-treating, or attend Halloween parties, it can be a tough time for our pets. From loud fireworks, to a non-stop ringing doorbell, along with people in costumes, the sensory overload can be stressful for our furry friends. Frightened animals are more likely to run away from home. …
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