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Local 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 …
News Category: Awards and accreditation
The 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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News Category: Ways to help
Who 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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News Category: Animal Stories
Update 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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News Category: Take action
WARNING: 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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It has been nearly 20 years since Canada updated its welfare standards for raising goats. The recent update to the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Goats includes changes that will improve the welfare of goats across Canada. There are approximately 230,000 goats in Canada. Some goats are pets, but most are raised …
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News Category: Farm
