News Items tag as: pets

New independent pet hospital opens in Kelowna
May 26, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A new pet hospital has opened up in Kelowna’s South Pandosy neighbourhood.
Pets are now considered family under BC law
January 15, 2024 - 3:32 PM

BC family law now considers pets as family members rather than an assets.
Kamloops woman finds tick on her cat
December 30, 2023 - 8:00 AM

Kamloops resident Samantha MacDonald found an engorged tick feasting on her pet a few days after Christmas, and while ticks are common pests in the Okanagan and Kamloops, she’s never found one this far into the winter season before.
iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan
December 25, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Photos of adorable pets in Christmas outfits tend to bring smiles and brighten up the holidays, even though some pets may only pose in a costume for a short time.
iN PHOTOS: More adorable Okanagan, Kamloops pets dressed for the holidays
December 16, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Photos of adorable pets in Christmas outfits tend to bring smiles and brighten up the holidays, even though some pets may only pose in a costume for a short time.
iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan
December 09, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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Photos of adorable pets in Christmas outfits tend to bring smiles and brighten up the holidays, even though some pets may only pose in a costume for a very short time.
Puppy found safe and sound after getting lost in a car crash near Revelstoke
November 19, 2023 - 10:30 AM

A couple who lost their dog in a car crash between Revelstoke and the Nakusp Ferry will be reunited with their beloved pet thanks to a dog rescue group.
How you can help your pets deal with Halloween fireworks: BC SPCA
October 31, 2023 - 12:00 PM

While Halloween night is meant to be scary, the Halloween fireworks can be the most frightening thing of all for dogs and cats.
Firefighters trapping and rescuing pets displaced by Shuswap wildfire
September 13, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Many residents didn’t have time to collect all their pets while fleeing the wildfire that roared through communities in the Shuswap at lightning speed last month.
Walking and hiking with cats growing trend in Kamloops
September 26, 2021 - 8:30 AM

A Kamloops resident who loves to take her cat for walks on a leash has been noticing a growing interest in the activity lately.
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News Items tag as: pets

New independent pet hospital opens in Kelowna

Pets are now considered family under BC law

Kamloops woman finds tick on her cat

iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan

iN PHOTOS: More adorable Okanagan, Kamloops pets dressed for the holidays

iN PHOTOS: Adorable pets dressed up for the holidays in Kamloops, Okanagan

Puppy found safe and sound after getting lost in a car crash near Revelstoke

How you can help your pets deal with Halloween fireworks: BC SPCA

Firefighters trapping and rescuing pets displaced by Shuswap wildfire

Walking and hiking with cats growing trend in Kamloops

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