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BC SPCA pushing for more ‘pet-friendly’ rentals ahead of electionThe BC SPCA has put forward several policy ideas for this fall’s provincial election among them, loosening rules for people to be allowed to live with their beloved pets. Alissa Thibault has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 23
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Keeping your pets cool this summerWith temperatures rising to 30 degrees this weekend, it’s not just humans that are going to be feeling the heat. Your pets will too. Joining us is Mandy Isaacs with the BC SPCA with more on how you can protect your pets.Global News Morning BCJul 6
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BC SPCA look for forever home for bonded bovine pairThe BC SPCA is looking for someone to adopt a pair of animals larger than your typical pets. Dawn and Dusk, a water buffalo and Holstein cow, came into care together last month. The female bovines came from poor living conditions and restricted diets.Global News at Noon BCMay 3
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Kittens rescued after being badly burned in Port Alberni fireOn June 20, a fire broke out behind the BC SPCA’s Alberni Clayoquot animal centre. Firefighters discovered the kittens while sweeping the scene, all with varying degrees of burns to their paws, tails, ears and noses.Global News at Noon BCJun 26
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 23A vigil was held in Surrey for Tori Dunn who was killed in her own home last Sunday. Food banks in Surrey and Burnaby hold food drives as demand skyrockets for their services. The BC SPCA puts forth several policy ideas for this fall’s provincial election – among them, loosening rules for people to be...Global BCJun 23
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BC SPCA: National Adopt a Shelter Pet DayAnimal shelters need your help. National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is coming up and the BC SPCA is hoping you might welcome a new family member. Mandi Isaacs, with the BC SPCA Vancouver branch joins Jennifer Palma, along with some adorable shelter friends.Global News Morning BCApr 20
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Fort Nelson pets impacted by wildfire brought to safetyThe devastating wildfires burning near Fort Nelson are also impacting pets. Several were rescued from the community earlier this week. The BC SPCA says RCMP brought several dogs and cats to safety and into their care Monday night.Global News at Noon BCMay 15
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BC SPCA rescues more than 200 cats and kittens from homeIn one of its biggest intakes to date, the BC SPCA is taking in more than two hundred cats and kittens from a single home in Houston, B.C.Global News at Noon BCMar 22
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Kelowna BC SPCA branch prepares for annual Fur BallThe biggest night of the year for the Kelowna branch BC SPCA is fast approaching as the local team prepares for its annual Fur Ball. Sydney Morton met some of the animals who will benefit from the fundraiser.LifestyleFeb 29
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31 dogs seized in animal cruelty investigationDozens of dogs, including dachshunds, poodles, mini schnauzers and mix breeds, are now in the care of the BC SPCA in the aftermath of an animal cruelty investigation in Clearwater B.C.Feb 20
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BC SPCA: small animals desperately need homesThe BCSPCA says small animals need homes desperately. The organization has a backlog of rabbits, and guinea pigs who need forever homes. Mandy Isaacs with the BCSPCA tells Jennifer Palma about a special promotion to encourage adoption.Jan 20
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BC SPCA offers tips to keep pets safe during B.C. cold snapHumans aren’t the only ones affected by the extreme cold. Even our furry friends are feeling the impacts. The BC SPCA has some tips to help keep your pets warm and safe in the cold.CanadaJan 12
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New year, new pet: How to keep your animal happy and healthyNew Year’s resolutions don’t just have to be for people, they can be for their pets too. Hannah Weitzenfeld, with BC SPCA, shares advice on how to keep your four-legged friend in good shape.Health MattersJan 16
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Puppies surrendered to Chilliwack BC SPCA just before ChristmasIt’s not the gift the BC SPCA wanted this holiday season. Six six-week-old Great Pyrenees- border collie-cross puppies were surrendered to the Chilliwack animal centre on December 22, putting strain on the shelter before the busy holiday season.Global News at Noon BCDec 29, 2023
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44 animals found in unsanitary conditions seized by BC SPCAThirty-seven small dogs, including two moms and seven puppies, as well as two Bernedoodles and five cats, were all found in a home on the coast of Vancouver Island. According to the SPCA, the home was filled with feces, urine and garbage, with no access to food or water.Global News at Noon BCNov 28, 2023
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Concerns grow over animal welfare in Vernon after BC SPCA announces shelter closureResidents in Vernon aren’t only losing their last walk-in clinic, they are also losing the BC SPCA animal shelter. The organization making a shocking announcement Wednesday morning that after more than three decades, it is permanently closing the shelter due to structural problems with the building. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, there are concerns it...CanadaNov 15, 2023
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Two dogs need homes after stay at BC SPCA extends to 100 daysTwo dogs in the Comox Valley are looking for their forever homes after being in the care of the BC SPCA for more than 100 days. Kylie Stanton reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 14, 2023
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Impact of Vernon SPCA ClosureIt hasn’t even been a week and already at least one animal rescue organization is feeling extra pressure in the wake of the SPCA shelter closure in Vernon. The BC SPCA announced last week that it is closing the shelter after more than three decades in the community. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, that has...Nov 23, 2023
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Global Okanagan News at 5: November 15, 2023Vernon’s only walk-in clinic has permanently shut its doors, leaving residents without a family doctor in limbo. BC SPCA announced it is shutting down its Vernon location for good, due to structural problems with the building. A police dog helped stop a would-be thief from breaking into what remained of a Kelowna-area home that was...Nov 15, 2023
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Halloween can be scary times for animalsMandy Isaacs with the BC SPCA discusses with Jennifer Palma the ways we can keep animals, and more specifically black cats, safe during Halloween.Global News Morning BCOct 28, 2023