News Items tag as: B.C. SPCA

Cat survives serious injuries after getting caught in trap in the East Kootenays
February 23, 2023 - 12:08 PM
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A cat caught in an animal trap was found down a remote logging road in the East Kootenays and good Samaritans brought it to a B.C. SPCA shelter for care.
Pandemic puppies piling up at B.C. SPCA
February 10, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Despite concerns over the past few years, the B.C. SPCA hasn't seen an influx of animals from pandemic pet owners. Instead, shelters are being filled by dogs seized from overburdened breeders.
Half price adoption fees this month at B.C. SPCA
February 09, 2023 - 11:00 AM

The B.C. SPCA has taken a bite out of the cost of a new pet.
Breeder gives up 21 golden retriever pups to B.C. SPCA
February 08, 2023 - 12:32 PM

The B.C. SPCA has 21 young golden retrievers, recently handed over by an overwhelmed Quesnel breeder.
B.C. SPCA in Kelowna scrambling to find owner of dog hit by car
January 18, 2023 - 5:01 PM

B.C. SPCA is looking after a pit bull and searching for its owner, after it was hit by a car in Kelowna Wednesday.
Tethered dog survives being dragged behind pickup truck in B.C.
November 29, 2022 - 10:39 AM
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Homeless Kootenay woman who left cats in 45C tent loses appeal
November 01, 2022 - 6:00 PM

A homeless Kootenay mother and daughter have lost an appeal to have their four cats returned after the animals were discovered living in a tent in 45C heat.
iN VIDEO: SPCA investigation leads to surrender of 99 budgies in West Kelowna
August 25, 2022 - 3:06 PM

Someone in West Kelowna has surrendered 99 budgies to the care of the B.C. SPCA following an investigation by the animal protection organziation.
Dog abandoned and shot in Beaverdell finds loving family
August 05, 2022 - 1:05 PM

A dog that was shot and severely wounded in Beaverdell has found a place to call home forever.
Abandoned dog leads BCSPCA rescuers to her two-week-old pups
June 29, 2022 - 5:07 PM

A mother dog lead a B.C. SPCA officer to her litter of nine puppies on a property in the Fraser Valley, saving her life and the lives of her pups.
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News Items tag as: B.C. SPCA

Cat survives serious injuries after getting caught in trap in the East Kootenays

Pandemic puppies piling up at B.C. SPCA

Half price adoption fees this month at B.C. SPCA

Breeder gives up 21 golden retriever pups to B.C. SPCA

B.C. SPCA in Kelowna scrambling to find owner of dog hit by car

Tethered dog survives being dragged behind pickup truck in B.C.

Homeless Kootenay woman who left cats in 45C tent loses appeal

iN VIDEO: SPCA investigation leads to surrender of 99 budgies in West Kelowna

Dog abandoned and shot in Beaverdell finds loving family

Abandoned dog leads BCSPCA rescuers to her two-week-old pups

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