BC SPCA

• BC SPCA under pressure due to increase in number of unhealthy surrendered animals

  The number of healthy animals entering the care of the BC SPCA has dropped dramatically, leaving shelters across the province caring for more animals with severe medical needs

  Canada

  May 26
  
• Cat seen locked out on Burnaby balcony ‘for months’ now in care, BC SPCA says

  The cat first came to the attention of neighbours in the Burnaby building who said the it had been locked on a balcony, in the elements, for about three months.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2025
  
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• 33 cats, dogs, puppies surrendered from Nanaimo property

  The BC SPCA said the animals' guardian had become "overwhelmed" by their needs and that their numbers had grown due to "uncontrolled breeding."

  Jul 29, 2025
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• Demand is surging for the BC SPCA’s pet food bank, but donations are falling

  The BC SPCA is facing a double blow from the high cost of living: Surging demand for its pet food bank along with a drop in donations to help keep the pantry full.

  Economy

  Jun 12, 2025
• Tiny kitten found on Fort St. John roadside with severe leg wound

  Cola needed to stay overnight in the veterinary clinic, where she was given fluids and pain medication and her leg was X-rayed. She will now need to have it amputated.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2024
• Pregnant mare found on B.C. logging road gets new start with her foal

  Spirit was found in rough condition on a logging road last month and relinquished into the care of the BC SPCA. The mare has since birthed a healthy filly, named Journey.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2024
• Kittens show ‘unbelievable’ resilience after being burned in B.C. fire

  The five kittens are receiving treatment after being burned in a June 20 fire just a few hundred metres from the local BC SPCA facility.

  Fire

  Jun 26, 2024
• BC SPCA pushing for more ‘pet-friendly’ rentals ahead of election

  The BC SPCA says a lack of pet-friendly rentals is the top reason why healthy, loved animals are being surrendered. It's now looking to the province to help develop solutions.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2024
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• Pet food banks see dwindling donations, rising need across B.C.

  BC SPCA animal centres have continued to see a drop in the number of donations of pet food and supplies and that's raising concerns.

  Canada

  May 24, 2024
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• BC SPCA food bank in urgent need of supplies

  The BC SPCA says it has seen an 'ongoing decrease' in donations of pet food and supplies coming in since January, as people grapple with the rising cost of living. 

  Canada

  May 23, 2024