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Volunteer Appreciation Week: Annie Jönsson, graphic design volunteer

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April 23, 2021

Back in 2017, Annie Jönsson wanted to combine her passion for both animals and graphic design. Volunteering for the BC SPCA seemed like the best way to do so.   “I love supporting a cause I really care about,” says Jönsson. “Unfortunately, we see and experience things every day that screams for our help. I am proud to volunteer …

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Trapping and relocating wildlife is not humane, here’s why

BC SPCA Animal Kind Pest Control Raccoon
April 23, 2021

Wildlife nesting in human structures is a common conflict in B.C. However, trapping and relocation for wildlife control is not an effective long-term solution and is not humane. Orphaned babies are left to suffer. Animals face the dangers of unknown territories. Animals get injured trying to escape and might die. BC SPCA’s AnimalKind program shares …

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Volunteer Appreciation Week: Paige Wards, volunteer, BC SPCA South Peace

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April 20, 2021

While Paige Wards only started volunteering with the BC SPCA in February 2021, Wendy Davies, manager of the BC SPCA South Peace location, says she’s already been an “invaluable asset” to the team.   “Paige is always willing to go above and beyond when caring for the animals, and helping out the staff,” says Davies. “Paige is wonderful at reading the room, …

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Volunteer Appreciation Week: Food Bank Volunteers Jane Struthers and Carole Liggett

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April 18, 2021

The BC SPCA expanded their outreach food bank services at the start of the pandemic in order to help pet guardians in need, delivering over 75,648 kilograms and 55,791 cans of pet food.   Jane Struthers and Carole Liggett are just two of the many hard-working BC SPCA volunteers who helped the organization reach out to more than 33,000 …

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BC SPCA urges supporters to speak out against proposed welfare rollbacks by mink industry

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April 16, 2021

UPDATE: The public comment period and the federal petition to end fur farming of all species across Canada are both closed. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for mink. Original story: January 26, 2021 The BC SPCA is urging its supporters to speak out against an attempt by the mink industry to roll back …

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New BC SPCA membership offers stronger voice than ever before to help animals

April 15, 2021

Do you want to help end animal suffering in B.C.?  The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) has launched a membership drive to attract animal lovers who want to make a difference for domestic, farm and wild animals in need.   The BC SPCA recently passed a bylaw introducing a new one-member, …

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