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BC SPCA says research, planning needed before raising backyard chickens

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July 17, 2020

With British Columbians self-isolating at home in 2020 due to COVID-19, communities across B.C. have seen a surge of interest in homesteading activities, such as baking, gardening and preserving. Whether it’s the desire to be self-sufficient or just having extra time around the house, more people are also expressing an interest in raising backyard chickens. …

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COVID-19 Update

animal cruelty officer holding young cat
July 15, 2020

The BC SPCA has continued providing full services to animals throughout the pandemic, having been deemed an essential service by the provincial government during the COVID-19 pandemic.  While some branches have now resumed normal public hours with social distancing and other protocols in place for public health and safety, others are still operating under a …

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BC SPCA confirms predators responsible for Kelowna cat deaths

July 9, 2020

The BC SPCA has confirmed that the deceased cats found in the Kelowna area since June 19 were victims of predator attacks. “We have now received necropsy results which indicate that the wounds are consistent with predation rather than incised or chop wounds,” says Brian Kijowski, the BC SPCA’s regional manager of cruelty investigators for …

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Return of missing cat highlights importance of pet identification

milly with river
July 6, 2020

There was a happy ending, including a birthday wish come true, for a cat named Milly who recently went missing from her family home in Kimberley, B.C. Shannon Magee and her family adopted Milly from the BC SPCA five years ago, along with another cat named Shelby. Both cats were microchipped at the time of …

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BC SPCA puppy naming contest: help name Sakura’s 11 puppies!

Sakura and puppies
July 6, 2020

The BC SPCA needs your help in naming 11 healthy and adorable puppies. The puppies were born to Sakura, a two-year-old German Shepherd cross, who came into BC SPCA’s care in June after being surrendered by her owner. The owner believed she was spayed and was unaware that she was pregnant. However, soon after Sakura’s …

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

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