December 13, 2022It is a Christmas miracle for a Vancouver family whose beloved 13-year-old Chihuahua, Delilah, went missing from their back yard three years ago. On Dec. 7, the tiny, frail senior dog was brought to the BC SPCA after being found shivering in a box outside a Richmond Trail Appliances store. “The poor little thing was …
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December 7, 2022Local dog training company Pawsitively Canine has received BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, becoming the only dog training company in the Vernon area holding the distinction by the BC SPCA. The AnimalKind accreditation recognizes dog training companies that use evidence-based positive reinforcement training methods and are committed to high animal welfare. Nicole Fenwick, manager, research and …
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December 6, 2022The BC SPCA is seeing an increase in demand for its pet food bank services. Last year, the SPCA helped more than 34,141 animals through pet food banks across B.C. “So far this year our pet food banks have provided an additional 1,235 animals with a week’s supply of food compared to last year,” says …
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December 2, 2022Who can forget their beautiful, grumpy faces? At the end of April, 12 senior Himalayan cats were brought to the Sea to Sky animal centre. Some of the cats were emaciated; they all had skin infections because of the severe matting of their fur. The cats were also battling fleas, ear mites and dental issues …
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December 1, 2022Update The BC SPCA would like to thank the 13,865 British Columbians who shared their priorities for local government action. Animals can’t vote, but you can – by using your voice ahead of the October 2022 local government election, you helped to improve animal welfare in your community. After the election, we advised every municipal …
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November 29, 2022WARNING: The following story contains graphic images Heidi is a three-and-a-half-year-old German shepherd who is suffering from devastating injuries after she fell out of the back of a truck she was tethered to and was dragged behind it. “When I first saw the pictures of Heidi’s injuries, I was shocked. Her paws and lower leg …
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