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Brave Beau, shot in the leg, hopes for ‘fur’ever home after surgery

March 15, 2017

A lovable pup has found himself in need at the Burnaby SPCA after a rough start in life. Beau, a two-year-old border collie-kelpie mix was surrendered after an investigation in the Cariboo District, where he was found with three buckshot pellets in his leg. “Beau was found limping and it was determined that he had …

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Celebrate two decades of life-saving work at Wild ARC’s Open House

March 13, 2017

Ever wondered what happens to wildlife that gets into trouble in our urban and rural communities? BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) has been helping to raise orphaned wild babies, heal injured wild animals and treat a range of wildlife illnesses since they opened their doors in 1997. They are proudly celebrating their …

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Courtenay man banned from owning animals after SPCA investigation

March 10, 2017

A Courtenay resident has been banned from owning animals for 10 years after failing to provide necessary veterinary care for his 10-year-old English bulldog. Darren Wiebe was also given a one-year suspended sentence, 12 months’ probation and ordered to complete 50 hours of community service. Wiebe’s dog Fallen was surrendered to the Comox & District …

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BC SPCA supports Park Board decision to prohibit ‘importation and display’ of live cetaceans

March 10, 2017

The BC SPCA applauds the Vancouver Park Board Commission, whose commissioners voted unanimously in favour of a motion to amend bylaws “to prohibit the importation and display” of live cetaceans — porpoises, whales or dolphins — at the Vancouver Aquarium. “We are thrilled with this unanimous vote,” says BC SPCA chief scientific officer Dr. Sara …

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Brave Noodlez must lose leg, hoping for help from his animal-loving friends

March 4, 2017

A cat with a face meant for only love ran into danger when he lost his way. After being missing for one week, Noodlez, an eight-year-old ginger tabby cat returned home suffering from a mauling of his right leg. “He had obviously been attacked by another animal and his rear right leg was severely injured …

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BC SPCA unveils plans for new South Peace Community Animal Centre

March 3, 2017

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) unveiled plans for its new South Peace Community Animal Centre at a special event on March 3 in Dawson Creek. “We are extremely excited about the new centre and are grateful to the provincial government, the City of Dawson Creek and all …

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