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A new study conducted by the BC SPCA in collaboration with external researchers finds that a declaw ban does not lead to increased feline shelter intake or euthanasia. In 2018, the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia announced a ban on feline declawing, a decision hailed by animal welfare organizations. “For two decades the BC …
News Category: Pet care
A young baby female mink was recently found crying, alone and distressed. With no mother in sight and the baby vocalizing continuously, she had to be brought to the BC SPCA’s Wild ARC for help. “Our rehabilitation team stabilized the baby mink and tried to locate the den she came from – a wild animal’s …
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News Category: Wildlife
Amateur wildlife photographers in B.C. have once again made tough work for judges as the BC SPCA’s 13th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest winners are announced in its most successful edition to date. In addition, there were a number of incredible honourable mentions that celebrate the beauty in B.C.’s wild and urban environments. The People’s Choice …
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Ivy’s story is a true ‘tail’ of transformation. At just seven weeks old, the little black cat was horrifically thrown from a moving vehicle. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan was able to retrieve her and brought her to the BC SPCA location in Kelowna for help. Upon arrival, Ivy was immediately administered medication to relieve her …
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News Category: Community
The Earth’s climate is changing at an alarming rate due to the global warming crisis, resulting from greenhouse gas emissions.1 Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are air pollutants that absorb sunlight and trap heat, causing the planet to warm. The consequences of global warming include severe drought, water shortages, wildfires, flooding, rising …
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News Category: Farm
As summer comes to an end, Wild ARC’s (BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre) busy baby season is slowly winding down. Many of the injured and orphaned baby animals we care for are completely unrecognizable from the adults they’ll grow into. At first, it can be tricky to identify these wild babies, and knowing who …
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News Category: Wildlife
