January 19, 2023Ten malamute/husky cross dogs are safe in BC SPCA care in Prince George after being rescued by SPCA animal protection officers from a remote property three hours north of Fort St. John. The dogs were left on the property without food or water after their guardian became hospitalized. “Thankfully, we were alerted to the situation …
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January 18, 2023As we say goodbye to 2022, the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) is already readying themselves for this year’s busy season. Thanks to the dedication of staff, volunteers, and our community, Wild ARC was able to care for 2,459 animals last year from 135 different species, each with their own unique diet, …
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January 11, 2023BC SPCA animal protection officers have seized 13 starving dogs from an individual in Clearwater who was breeding and selling Cane Corso puppies for profit during COVID. Two more emaciated adult dogs on the property were surrendered into BC SPCA custody the day before the seizure. “The condition of these animals was just horrific – …
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January 9, 2023The #BettyWhiteChallenge is back by popular demand! The challenge runs through January 17, marking what would have been Betty’s 101st birthday and honours the actress’s lifelong dedication to animals. Funds raised help provide urgently needed care for puppies like English bulldog mix Golden Girl, named in Betty’s honour, who was found in Richmond unable to …
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January 6, 2023Sunday, January 1, 2023 is a date her new family will never forget – and neither will she! Sugarplum found her forever home on the first day of the New Year and is our first adoption of 2023! Lisa found Sugarplum, now Luna, on the BC SPCA’s website. “She was such a beautiful puppy, we …
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January 6, 2023She was longing for love in Nanaimo and she found it just in time for the holidays! Nacho is a 16-year-old cat who had been in the BC SPCA’s care for 259 days. She was looking for a loving forever home where she could spend her final years, her wish came true! “We are so …
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