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5 seniors pets available for adoption that will warm your heart

November 1, 2024

For National Senior Pet Awareness Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible senior animals that are full of love and looking for their forever homes. Senior pets are often overlooked, but they have so much to offer—calm temperaments, loyal companionship, and a wealth of life experience. Check out these 5 amazing animals that prove …

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Update: Tiny kitten found on side of road with seriously injured leg living her best life in forever home!

October 31, 2024

Sweet, little Cola was found on the side of a rural road with a leg so seriously injured she needed amputation surgery. This little fighter with the snuggly personality had the most beautiful, trusting spirit. She happily let the staff at the veterinary clinic she was rushed to work hard to save her. Then she …

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4 ways to keep community cats safe this winter

Stray cat lying on the pavement cold from the snow
October 27, 2024

Outdoor cats live in communities across B.C. Some have guardians but, sadly, many do not. Whenever possible, we look to trap, spay/neuter and re-home unowned community cats and recommend that pet cats be kept indoors for their own health and safety. Some community cats, however, have been born and raised outdoors and never socialized to …

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First Kelowna dog trainer to receive BC SPCA accreditation

AnimalKind-Allison Painchaud with her dog Timber whom she adopted from the Kamloops BCSPCA
October 10, 2024

Local dog training company Two Hearts Dog Training has received BC SPCA’s AnimalKind accreditation, becoming the only dog training company based in Kelowna to hold the distinction. Allison Painchaud, owner and trainer at Two Hearts Dog Training, is proud to receive this recognition. Painchaud says, “Two Hearts Dog Training is honoured to be joining the …

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Speak up for farmed birds

Broiler chicken
October 4, 2024

Do you have thoughts about how birds raised for meat should be farmed in Canada? Now is your chance to take a survey to share your concerns about farmed bird welfare and make a difference.  Update: this survey has now closed. The National Farm Animal Care Council has announced that the Code of Practice for …

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