Wild ARC is excited to announce the successful release of three river otters that have been in care since the summer of 2016. The trio of orphans came to Wild ARC separately and for different reasons but quickly formed a close bond while learning how to forage, hunt and play in preparation for life in the wild.

Families of bears are out and about across the province, enjoying the tastes of new plant growth. Occasionally, they take a wrong turn into a human-occupied area, or we stumble upon them while exploring their wilderness homes! A little education about how to prevent human-bear conflicts can go a long way – order BC SPCA Bear Door Hangers for your neighbourhood.

From late April into early June, huge flocks of shorebirds migrate to nesting grounds all along the B.C. coast. This means dog lovers need to be extra vigilant to keep their pets from disturbing birds feeding on tidal flats – some birds needing to nearly double their weight before heading off on the next leg of their journey. What happens if dogs (or people) disturb them?

Check out this heartwarming story of baby Great Horned owls reunited with their parents and the false nest that is housing the next generation.

Seeing our wild neighbours can be a joy, but what about when they end up in our homes? Learn how to humanely address raccoons in your house or yard before a problem starts.

As the end of cetacean captivity for entertainment is on the horizon, a retirement facility for whales, porpoises and dolphins previously held on display is being designed by international marine mammal experts.

Want to encourage a child’s love of wildlife and nature? Sign them up for the BC SPCA Kids Club – for free! We are giving away 1,000 complimentary memberships this May to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Month.