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Over the past four months, the demand for help from the BC SPCA has increased significantly, especially in Victoria. “Since 2022, we have seen an over 25 per cent increase in demand for the pet food bank program,” said Breanne Beckett, senior manager of animal care services in Victoria....
This rabbit seizure adds to an already burgeoning bunny population in SPCA shelters. “We have approximately 140 bunnies in our care right now, nearly twice the number we had at this time last year,” said Drever. “We would love to find homes for these sweet animals.” She emphasized anyo...
“Many of our shelters are at capacity throughout the province and face overwhelming pressure to take in more animals in need,” says Chortyk, urging people to visit their local SPCA branch or view adoptable animals online atadopt.spca.bc.ca. The BC SPCA also reminds pet owners to spay an...
BC SPCA Shuswap Banch manager Victoria Olynik said the dog, a five-month old border collie named Nelson, underwent emergency surgery. Due to the severity of Nelson’s injury, one of his hind legs had to be amputated. “Unfortunately, his leg was too badly injured to be saved, but...
BC SPCA Shuswap Banch manager Victoria Olynik said the dog, a five-month old border collie named Nelson, underwent emergency surgery. Due to the severity of Nelson’s injury, one of his hind legs had to be amputated. “Unfortunately, his leg was too badly injured to be saved, ...
found the puppies, along with two adult dogs. The eight to 10-week-old husky puppies were living outside in the cold and snow on the property. The owner surrendered the animals to animal control who held them overnight before transferring the dogs to the local BC SPCA branch on Christmas...
The dogs were taken to the BC SPCA in Prince George where veterinarians found evidence of past abuse, including fractures and scarring. Toxicity tests also confirmed the dogs had ingested substances. Rachel Cook, animal welfare officer, North Cariboo District Branch, said in a statemen...
The Penticton SPCA is caring for 18 of the surrendered cats and 12 have been transferred to the Kelowna SPCA Branch. Most of the cats are six months of age or younger, many are suffering from upper respiratory infections and other medical conditions. ...
She then pleaded with the public to call the BC SPCA cruelty hotline and report the abuse. Lorie Chortyk with the BC SPCA explained they are giving the owner the opportunity to rectify a situation first. “Orders for changes have been issued and the situation is being monitored by our cons...