January 6, 2025Update: The petition is now closed. In 2021, British Columbia made history by becoming the first Canadian province to ban mink farming. However, fur farming of chinchillas, minks, foxes, and wolves remains legal in other provinces across Canada. Now, a federal petition has been launched calling for a national ban on fur farming all species …
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January 3, 2025Ash, now named Asher, was one of 43 German shepherds rescued from an irresponsible breeder in August of last year. After a tough start to life, Asher spent his first holidays surrounded by his new family. “Asher is our family’s fourth German shepherd rescue,” says Maria, “but our first puppy. It’s been so interesting working …
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January 3, 2025As the clock struck midnight on December 31, a new year began for the world, and on January 1, a new chapter began in the life of a spirited little kitten named Hermione. She became the BC SPCA’s first adoption of 2025! From the moment adopters Hailey and Ethan laid eyes on Hermione, they knew …
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January 1, 2025When the temperature drops during the cold winter months, outdoor cats will seek out warm places for shelter. One of the most irresistible and dangerous places for cats is a warm car engine, like the one in a car that has just been parked, even electric vehicles share the risk. Cats can easily access and …
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December 19, 2024It was a story that touched the hearts of people across the province. Spirit, the pregnant mare who was found on the side of the road in Fort St. John, ten kilometres down a logging road. She had lesions all over her skin, raw in some places, especially on her chest and she was also …
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December 17, 2024Marley was brought to an animal hospital in Abbotsford by his owner after being hit by a car. He was crying out in pain with a seriously injured hind left leg. Marley was surrendered to the hospital when the owner realized they could not afford the veterinary care required to treat the injury appropriately. “We …
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