January 16, 2022The outpouring of love for Betty White raised more than $400,000 in donations to the BC SPCA in her honour. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to animals in Betty White’s memory (#bettywhitechallenge) leading up to and on January 17, what would have been her 100th birthday. “We have never seen anything like …
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January 14, 2022The past years have brought about many changes for conferences and professional development in the animal welfare sector, as online learning and meetings have now become the norm. With many in-person conferences being cancelled or going virtual since March 2020, the annual Dr. Carol Morgan Memorial Award (CMMA) also pivoted to enable veterinarians to attend …
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January 10, 2022The BC SPCA is hoping you can help two puppies who, along with their five siblings, were part of an emergency intake after being found living in deplorable conditions. “The puppies were discovered in a trailer running loose with no visible food or water,” says Jodi Dunlop, manager BC SPCA Vancouver. “When they arrived they …
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January 7, 2022Update: The federal fireworks petition has now closed. More than 14,000 Canadians voiced their concern about the dangers of fireworks. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for pets, farm animals and wildlife! Read the government’s official response. Original story: January 7, 2022 The BC SPCA continues our fight to ban fireworks in 2022. Consumer …
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December 30, 2021Choosing the right dog trainer is one of the most important decisions you can make for your dog’s welfare. But with so many options available, it can be difficult to know if a training style supports your pet’s best welfare. The BC SPCA warns against any type of training that uses fear, pain or intimidation …
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December 30, 2021The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Forest, one of three kittens in a surprise litter. This six-week-old kitten was brought into the shelter along with his two siblings and his mom. “Forest is much smaller than his siblings,” says Marika Donnelly, manager BC SPCA Sunshine Coast. “When I took him out of the …
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