A cat hoarder in the South Okanagan has surrendered another 30 cats to the Penticton and Kelowna Branches of the SPCA. 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, ...
Greater Victoria News Staff The B.C. SPCA is currently overwhelmed with cats and kittens who are in urgent need of homes. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff) 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 ki...
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 ...
“It was clear their life so far had not been easy and that these dogs hadn’t seen the best of humanity,” said Victoria Olynik, manager of the Shuswap SPCA. Captain and Maria required medical assistance when they were brought into the SPCA including surgery. The total cost of their me...
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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...
In 2009, BC SPCA had discovered 28 thin and emaciated horses languishing with untreated injuries on a property outside of Vernon; along with 39 terrier mix dog and puppies and four cats inside an unventilated area. One pig and one llama were also taken from Christman’s property. ...
“Thankfully, no animals were harmed during the break-in. The animals were all in their enclosures. There was a fair bit of glass in cages that were near the windows but we’re fortunate the animals weren’t harmed.” The two dogs, five cats and two kittens had to be transported to ...