March 4, 2021As new dog training shows hit the list of Netflix new releases and other media, dog lovers need to ask themselves a question: Do you believe everything that’s shown on TV? TV shows have the power to influence how dog guardians view their dog’s behaviour and what training method they will use to solve problem …
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March 2, 2021UPDATE October 2022: Provincial government announces changes to permanently restrict certain rodenticides The Provincial government has recently announced permanent changes to Integrated Pest Management Regulation (IPMR), to significantly reduce second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in B.C. New requirements will prohibit all public and most commercial uses of SGARs in B.C., with limited exemptions. READ MORE …
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News Category: Wildlife
February 23, 2021Now that many pet guardians are spending the majority of their time at home, it’s probably common for you to turn on your favourite playlist to enjoy throughout the day. And since your pet is home with you, they have no choice but to put up with your (potentially questionable) taste in music. But if …
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February 18, 2021The BC SPCA has seized 40 dogs from a West Kootenay sled dog operation. The animals were rescued and taken into BC SPCA care on Feb. 16, after SPCA animal protection officers executed a warrant on the property, located outside of Salmo, B.C. Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA, says …
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News Category: Animal cruelty