May 9, 2022The public comment period is now closed. Thanks to the thousands of British Columbians who shared their feedback and are helping shape a safe future for the industry! UPDATE June 2023: Visit the BC SPCA AnimalKind website to see the voluntary AnimalKind Companion Animal Services Standards (PDF) and access the comprehensive resources for pet guardians …
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News Category: Pet care
May 5, 2022BC SPCA shelters on Vancouver Island are “hopping” on board to help 22 rabbits who were surrendered this week after their guardian was no longer able to care for them. “A member of the community came to us seeking help, and our staff have been working to ensure that all 22 bunnies receive the shelter, …
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April 29, 2022She was the last husky to be adopted. Koa, formerly Akira, was one of four adult dogs and seventeen puppies living without protection from the elements who were rescued in Dec. 2019 when a good Samaritan contacted the BC SPCA about their living conditions. “Akira, now Koa, came to us on the last day of …
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News Category: Animal Stories
April 29, 2022The BC SPCA is hoping you can help 12 sixteen-year-old Himalayan cats who were brought to its Sea to Sky location. “Some of the cats are very emaciated,” says Krista Larson, manager, Sea to Sky BC SPCA. “They have skin infections due to the severe matting of their fur, fleas, ear mites and dental issues, …
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April 28, 2022It starts with lots of wiggling, wagging and sniffing. Alice, a Chihuahua Pomeranian mix, can’t wait to be a mom to every foster kitten that Jen, her guardian, brings home. “We got Alice right around the time we started fostering kittens,” says Jen. “From day one, Alice wanted to be a foster mom. She loves …
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April 27, 2022The BC SPCA is asking for support to provide urgently needed care for 21 puppies who were recently taken into care at the South Peace BC SPCA location. “The pups came into our care after two females, believed to be strays, gave birth to them on a property,” says BC SPCA manager Candace Buchamer. “Sadly, …
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