July 26, 2021It’s a pet guardian’s worst nightmare. Wildfires are encroaching your community and you have to evacuate your home immediately. So often people don’t think about their pet in an emergency situation until it’s too late, especially when you need to leave your home right away. The effect of a lost pet is obviously difficult for …
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July 26, 2021The BC SPCA is encouraging horse guardians to plan ahead in the event of a disaster, such as wildfires, floods, power outages or earthquakes. Good planning can make all the difference in an emergency. This disaster preparedness checklist outlines key things you will need to ensure your horses are safe if a disaster strikes. …
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July 22, 2021As British Columbia continues to battle raging wildfires, prompting a state of emergency to be declared this week, BC SPCA staff and volunteers are working to rescue animals from behind evacuation lines and to care for pets of displaced families through the SPCA’s free emergency boarding program. “This year, we’re seeing so many more requests …
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