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Injured robin serves as good reminder to keep your dog or cat on a leash

injured robin at Wild ARC
July 22, 2020

Recently, an American Robin was brought into BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) after it was caught by a free-roaming cat. This nestling had fallen from its nest and was attacked while on the ground. The tiny bird was in very poor condition and barely breathing when a kind-hearted member of the public …

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BC SPCA extends pet food bank services to remote communities on Vancouver Island

July 22, 2020

When the COVID-19 crisis hit BC, the BC SPCA rapidly pivoted its services to support additional vulnerable animals and people across B.C. Over the past several months, BC SPCA branches on Vancouver Island have worked together to support remote and northern communities on North Island with the BC SPCA in Campbell River leading the charge …

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BC SPCA congratulates Dr. Bettina Bobsien on CVMA Humane Award

Dr. Bettina Bobsien
July 20, 2020

The BC SPCA would like to express its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Bettina Bobsien, this year’s winner of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Humane Award. The CVMA Humane Award, sponsored by Merck Animal Health, was established in 1986 and recognizes leadership in the care and well-being of animals. This award is presented to a CVMA …

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BC SPCA in Cowichan steps up food bank support for pet guardians

kittens eating
July 20, 2020

As more individuals face the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many pet guardians are finding it difficult to stretch their budget to cover pet food and supplies. To help address this need, the BC SPCA in Cowichan & District expanded their pet food bank outreach program as soon as the pandemic began to help …

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Ongoing intake of more than 200 cats and kittens stretching BC SPCA resources

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