BC SPCA
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Dog suffers ‘horrific injuries’ after falling out back of truck, being dragged behind itHeidi, a three-and-a-half-year-old German shepherd, was spotted being dragged by a witness who then alerted the Nanaimo RCMP.CanadaNov 29
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BC SPCA renews calls to end the transport of live horses overseasThe petition outlines how the transport inhumanly affects horses over the course of the trip.CanadaNov 27
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DIY winter shelter one way to help feral cats in your community, says SPCAThe SPCA says feral cats are a unique part of many communities across B.C., and they require specific support in order to live healthy lives.CanadaNov 26
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Puppy left in planter outside BC SPCA office had mange, infections and parasites“This is a truly heartbreaking story,” Sam Sattar, manager of the BC SPCA Alberni-Clayoquot Community Animal Centre, said in a release.CanadaNov 9
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Cat lost for months treks across Vancouver Island, leading to ‘purrfect reunion’Hobbes the cat somehow made it from Kennedy Lake near Ucluelet to the Nanaimo area where he wandered into someone's home and was identified by the BC SPCA by his microchip.CanadaNov 1
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West Kelowna, B.C. resident wants surrendered budgies, dogs backLee Counsell of West Kelowna had around 150 budgies and six dogs in his home during the summer.CanadaOct 25
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B.C. kitten with deformed leg requires amputation, says SPCAThe BC SPCA says though Omeck the cat's deformed leg isn’t impeding her ability to play or move around, it gets in the way when she’s running.CanadaOct 12
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BC SPCA argues for government intervention to ensure pet-friendly housing"I, unfortunately, have seen lots of owners come with their pets and say the most heartbreaking goodbyes," said Chae Berry, the manager of the Kelowna BC SPCA branch.PoliticsOct 3
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After 2 years of pandemic adjustment, BC SPCA animal centres returning to regular hoursThe return to normal public access and adoption viewing will begin on Saturday, Oct. 1. However, visitors will be required to wear a mask.CanadaSep 30
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Tiny feisty kitten now recovering at BC SPCA after being trapped under rubble for 2 daysAs an SPCA officer and concerned citizen worked to catch a stray kitten on a Surrey property, they realized he had become trapped under a large piece of cement and rock.CanadaSep 14
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