The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t lead to a baby boom that many were anticipating, but it certainly resulted in a puppy boom. The BC SPCA says the amount of interest in adopting a dog, or any pet for that matter, has rocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. And even though...
Two officers with a dog who was found after the Lytton fire. (Contributed/BC SPCA) Residents and their pets are being forced from their homes as almost 300 wildfires rage across B.C. The BC SPCA steps in each time there is an emergency that affects animals and with the ...
The BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off the adoption fees of all companion animals – dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. “We encourage anyone who has been thinking about adopting a pet to take advantage of this promotion. You will not ...
The 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 enforceme...
Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA, said in a statement the property owned by Al Magaw violated the province’sSled Dog Code of Practice, which sets care and welfare standards. Moriarty added Magaw had previously been advised to make changes before the seiz...
While it may be the dog days of summer, it’s the cats who need the attention. The BC SPCA is currently overwhelmed with cats and kittens in urgent need of homes. Lorie Chortyk, spokesperson for the BC SPCA says this is always a busy time for the organization but this summer has been...
The mom will be ready for adoption shortly after she’s recovered and been spayed. “She is going to make a great family dog in a few months,” Cook said. “They’ve been through a lot. We’re so proud of them.” Like us onFacebookand follow us onTwitter. ...
Chloé MacBeth, Chilliwack SPCA branch manager, suits up in full PPE gear to see some of the 11 dogs in quarantine at the shelter on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress) A sign on the door to the dog kennels at the Chilliwack SPCA on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2...
The BC SPCA will be holding a naming contest for the puppies. Watch the provincial BC SPCA Facebook page for more details and a chance to name one of these adorable puppies. READ MORE:BC SPCA gala returns to Kelowna READ MORE:Kelowna dog ‘Alice’ to get surgery thanks to BC SPCA crowd...
The BC SPCA will be holding a naming contest for the puppies. Watch the provincial BC SPCA Facebook page for more details and a chance to name one of these adorable puppies. READ MORE:BC SPCA gala returns to Kelowna READ MORE:Kelowna dog ‘Alice’ to get surgery thanks to BC SPCA cro...