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This summer, the Netherlands took a bold step forwards and introduced a positive list to address the animal welfare and other concerns associated with keeping exotic mammals as pets. Positive lists, as the name implies, are lists of species allowed to be kept as pets. They’re typically based on a comprehensive scientific risk assessment, which …
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News Category: Wildlife
Being a good pet owner means doing what you can to take care of your best friend and help him live a long, healthy life. Below are key dog care tips that every dog caregiver should know. 1. Mouth matters Your dog’s teeth should be white and shiny. The gums should be pink and moist …
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News Category: Pet care
Wilson, a senior, brown tabby cat, was found 14 kilometres into a logging road in Cranbrook by Good Samaritans. “They spotted something strange in the snow and went to investigate,” says Tia Yakimovitch, animal care supervisor at the East Kootenay BC SPCA. “As they got closer, they realized it was a cat and immediately brought …
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News Category: Ways to help
The BC SPCA’s Prince George spay and neuter clinic, in partnership with Soft Paws Cat Rescue, held two feral cat spay and neuter days on February 9 and 16. “Soft Paws Cat Rescue has a manager for each of the feral cat colonies,” says Cari Ito, manager of the BC SPCA’s Prince George spay and …
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On February 10, 2023, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) was confirmed following a mass mortality event of feral rabbits in Courtenay, B.C. Staff at the BC SPCA Comox Animal Centre kindly volunteered to collect specimens for submission to the Ministry of Forests. This is the first time since 2019 the virus has been found in British …
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News Category: Pet care
Adopting a dog is a big decision. As their guardian, you will be responsible for the care and wellbeing of the dog their entire life – 11 years on average. It means going for daily walks, even when you are tired and it is pouring with rain. Cleaning up messes and picking up dog poop. …
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News Category: Adoption
