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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News Category: Pet care
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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News Category: Animal Stories
December 16, 2024Since 2019, the BC SPCA has seen a 350 per cent increase in the number of disputes against animal removals resulting from animal protection investigations, at a huge cost to both the organization and the animals’ welfare. Further to this, approximately 50 per cent of the BC SPCA’s “no-return” dispute decisions are being appealed to …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
December 8, 2024This holiday season, let’s spread cheer to all – including farm animals! Farm animals come into the BC SPCA’s care through our Animal Protection Services. Sadly, these animals are usually in poor condition due to injury, neglect, or abuse. Our goal is to ensure these animals receive the veterinary care and rehabilitation they need to …
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News Category: Farm
December 6, 2024BC SPCA animal protection officers have rescued 59 dogs, including 12 chihuahuas, four French bulldogs and 43 Cane Corsos plus 14 birds from an irresponsible breeder in Quesnel after receiving concerns of several injured adult dogs on the property. Many of the dogs are young puppies, with 18 of the Cane Corso pups born within …
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News Category: Animal cruelty