BCSPCA

David Guyader, a volunteer with the Wild ARC animal care team, has been volunteering at the centre for two years and finds the work rewarding. (Thomas Eley/News Staff)

‘It’s a pretty cool thing’: Wild ARC volunteers call out for new helpers

The team of volunteers will help support the centre’s rehabilitation staff

 

The BC SPCA seized seven poorly looked after dogs from a property in Cherryville. (BC SPCA photo)

7 dogs seized from ice and snow of outdoor Okanagan pens

BC SPCA swoops in after call from citizen about poor living conditions for the dogs

 

A raccoon from View Royal is healing at the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin after having its eye surgically removed. (Courtesy BC SPCA)

One-eyed raccoon ready for release after healing at West Shore rehab

Animal had corneal perforation, which can result from conditions that trigger the cornea to melt

 

The BC SPCA are still looking for donationans, partlicularly for cat food and litter (Photo credit: BC SPCA)

BC SPCA food banks dole out 20% more meals for pets in 2023

There was roughly a 116,000 difference of meals provided between 2023 and 2022

The BC SPCA are still looking for donationans, partlicularly for cat food and litter (Photo credit: BC SPCA)
A pug who started out as a foster pet but quickly found his forever home. 2023-12-05 (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

Surprise pet Christmas presents are ill-advised: Victoria BC SPCA

It’s a decision that you should look at as a commitment for 10 to 20 years

A pug who started out as a foster pet but quickly found his forever home. 2023-12-05 (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Cats and dogs, 44 in total, were seized from a community off the coast of Vancouver Island and transported to Nanaimo for care. (Submitted photo)

39 dogs, 5 cats seized by SPCA from Island home filled with feces and urine

Animals receiving care at vet after being transported by boat to Nanaimo

Cats and dogs, 44 in total, were seized from a community off the coast of Vancouver Island and transported to Nanaimo for care. (Submitted photo)
Two emaciated dogs and their 18 puppies were recently removed from a Chase property and are now receiving care through the BC SPCA. (Photo contributed)

18 puppies and their emaciated moms removed from Shuswap property

‘They were so underweight we needed veterinary approval just to give them water’

  • Nov 22, 2023
Two emaciated dogs and their 18 puppies were recently removed from a Chase property and are now receiving care through the BC SPCA. (Photo contributed)
This is Finnegan a male 15 year old Himalayan cross. He is in foster care with the Okanagan Humane Society. (Facebook)

Okanagan rescues look to fill gap after Vernon BC SPCA closure

The Vernon shelter closed due to a number of ongoing structural integrity issues

This is Finnegan a male 15 year old Himalayan cross. He is in foster care with the Okanagan Humane Society. (Facebook)
A two-year-old husky-labrador mix that was recently surrendered to the B.C. SPCA location after a horrible dog attack will soon be up for adoption.

Dog suffers horrible leg injury in attack, surrendered to northern B.C. SPCA

Dobby, a 2-year-old husky-labrador mix, will soon be up for adoption

A two-year-old husky-labrador mix that was recently surrendered to the B.C. SPCA location after a horrible dog attack will soon be up for adoption.
The B.C. SPCA has made the difficult decision to close the Vernon branch. (Submitted)

Deteriorating building pushes BC SPCA to close Vernon branch

Animals being moved to Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Penticton, Kamloops shelters

The B.C. SPCA has made the difficult decision to close the Vernon branch. (Submitted)
An emergency alert from BCSPCA Friday (Oct. 27) says an animal protection officer was recently confronted with the “heart-wrenching scene of neglect” when seeing the ginger Persian cat, now named Danny, abandoned in a Lower Mainland apartment. (BCSPCA)

Cat found abandoned, surrounded by feces in Lower Mainland apartment

BCSPCA says there is an ongoing investigation now

An emergency alert from BCSPCA Friday (Oct. 27) says an animal protection officer was recently confronted with the “heart-wrenching scene of neglect” when seeing the ginger Persian cat, now named Danny, abandoned in a Lower Mainland apartment. (BCSPCA)
Nine-year-old Rylann Bryant has created Rylann’s Cat Cookies, with $1 from every $3 package going to the SPCA. Photos submitted

BC SPCA benefits from 9-year-old Vancouver Island entrepreneur’s ‘cat cookies’

Inspired by his older brother who started Robbie’s Canine Cookies when in…

  • Oct 23, 2023
Nine-year-old Rylann Bryant has created Rylann’s Cat Cookies, with $1 from every $3 package going to the SPCA. Photos submitted
Dachshunds, like the one pictured, are a much-loved breed of dog. (Pixabay file photo)

Man who hurled Daisy the dachshund ‘like a football’ won’t get her back

Appeal of SPCA confiscation under the Prevention of Cruelty Act rejected

Dachshunds, like the one pictured, are a much-loved breed of dog. (Pixabay file photo)
Six-week-old Paris was found with an infected eye near a wooded area in Victoria. (Courtesy of SPCA Victoria)

‘So much pain’: Donations needed for Victoria kitten’s eye-removal surgery

$3,000 has been raised to pay for her medical bills

Six-week-old Paris was found with an infected eye near a wooded area in Victoria. (Courtesy of SPCA Victoria)
Charlie, a 22-year-old donkey, has found his forever home at a farm in B.C. after a viral post by BC SPCA back in September. (BC SPCA)

Senior donkey finds forever home at B.C. farm

22-year-old Frank had severe dental disease

Charlie, a 22-year-old donkey, has found his forever home at a farm in B.C. after a viral post by BC SPCA back in September. (BC SPCA)
(BC SPCA/Submitted)

30 Dachshunds seized from Okanagan breeder

The dogs were living in small, urine and feces soiled crates

(BC SPCA/Submitted)
Missing a cat. This cat from Penticton hitched a ride over 1,000 km. (BC SPCA)

Cat hitches ride from Penticton to Dawson Creek

The cat wasn’t discovered until he was 1,000 km from home

Missing a cat. This cat from Penticton hitched a ride over 1,000 km. (BC SPCA)
17 dogs have been seized from a North Okanagan breeder. (BC SPCA photo)

16 Yorkshire terriers, pregnant Pomeranian seized from B.C. breeder

BC SPCA caring for 16 Yorkshire terriers and 1 pregnant Pomeranian

17 dogs have been seized from a North Okanagan breeder. (BC SPCA photo)
Fish the dog has gained 10 pounds since being brought in after being found emaciated near Enderby at Kingfisher. The BC SPCA hopes somebody will adopt Fish. (Contributed)

Emaciated Lab found in North Okanagan putting on the pounds

Fish – so named as he was found near Kingfisher – continues to get better at BCSPCA branch in Salmon Arm

Fish the dog has gained 10 pounds since being brought in after being found emaciated near Enderby at Kingfisher. The BC SPCA hopes somebody will adopt Fish. (Contributed)
Bert a racing pigeon from Nanaimo ended up near Williams Lake in August. (BCSPCA Williams Lake photo)

Nanaimo racing pigeon ends up 743 km off course near Williams Lake

Bert was released on Aug. 17

Bert a racing pigeon from Nanaimo ended up near Williams Lake in August. (BCSPCA Williams Lake photo)