Intake of 200-plus cats, kittens will impact resources: BC SPCA
“What we understand right now from the owner is that people started dumping ‘stray’ cats in his yard several years ago,” the BC SPCA said.
Canada
Mar 22
20 neglected cats and kittens seized from Delta home: BC SPCA
The BC SPCA said the cats were found in a home that smelled strongly of ammonia, with piles of feces everywhere. Four of the cats needed medical attention.
Crime
Mar 19
12 dogs, including 6 puppies, seized from home after cyclist bitten near Dorchester, Ont.
Police were already investigating complaints 'over the last couple of months' when a cyclist was bitten while riding past the Thames Centre home, prompting the warrant.
Canada
May 7
Cat home safe after escaping Calgary vet, hitching 30-km highway ride under car hood
Kobe the cat has been reunited with his family in Calgary after a harrowing journey speeding down Stony Trail, clinging on under the hood of a car.
Canada
May 6
Edmonton International Cat Festival returns for 10th anniversary ‘pawty’
A paw-sitively purr-fect festival for Edmonton cat lovers is returning for another year of supporting felines in need.
Features
May 22
Family of cougars caught on camera at Alberta cabin
A Calgary family was surprised when a security camera caught images of a family of four cougars outside their cabin near Cochrane on April 5, 2024.
Canada
Apr 9
Kung-fu dogs and headless horses: See the 2024 Comedy Pet Photo finalists
The 30 finalist photos feature more than just dogs with funny bones — the roundup includes everything from waving cats to a smizing donkey.
Trending
May 13
Rash of emergency cat treatments has Kitchener humane society seeking help
The humane society is reaching out to the public for help after a number of cats who arrived at the shelters have needed major medical treatments.
Canada
Apr 11
Missing cat found after 5 years makes 2,000-km journey home
Cindy and Jeff Hall got a phone call out of the blue that their cat, who ran out the door five years ago, was found thanks to a microchip.
Trending
Apr 22
Style on a Budget: How to score trendy Amazon Essentials looks for spring
Looking for a new spring look? Here's a day and night look using only Amazon Essentials and all for under $300.
The Curator
May 16
Abandoned dogs being found in ‘deplorable condition,’ Brampton warns
Brampton is sounding the alarm after seeing a rise in abandoned dogs over the past few weeks, including some being found in 'deplorable condition.'
Canada
Apr 18
Humane society calls on Winnipeggers to turn in lethal animal traps
The campaign stems from a pair of cases the animal welfare organization has seen in a recent months, each involving cats who were severely injured in traps.
Health
Mar 27
‘They’re not one-offs’: Injury to N.S. teacher shared to reflect school violence
The president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union shared a photo on social media of the bruised wrist of an elementary school teacher who was apparently bitten by a student.
Education
Mar 28
2 people attacked, 1 RCMP officer stabbed, another bitten in Red Deer
While responding to a serious stabbing in Red Deer on Monday afternoon, one RCMP officer was also stabbed and another bitten by the suspect, RCMP said in a news release Tuesday.
Crime
Mar 19
Cat-cloning a success for B.C. woman
"Bear was the smartest cat, the smartest animal, I've ever had and I just wanted his genetic material to continue on ad infinitum," said Kris Stewart of Kelowna, B.C.
Canada
Mar 21
Kelowna, B.C. yoga classes with cats offer plenty of ‘kitty shenanigans’
Called Paws and Poses, the special yoga classes are for the first time being offered in the Okanagan at Catelowna, Kelowna’s first-ever cat café.
Features
Mar 25
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From a massive lottery win to a kitty cloning success, here are five positive B.C. news stories to bring a bright spot into your weekend.
Canada
Mar 22
Mother bear that attacked woman in Squamish, B.C. won’t be killed
Officials say an investigation has determined that Friday's attack was 'defensive in nature.'
Environment
May 15
Elks hit the field for the first 2024 pre-season game against Riders
It's the first pre-season game for the Edmonton Elks on Saturday afternoon as well as the first for a few newcomers to the green and gold.
Sports
May 25
Black bear attacks, bites woman on Squamish trail
The woman was attacked by a black bear while she was walking her dog at a nature estuary in Squamish.
Canada
May 11