Many people don’t realize just how quickly their vehicles can become death traps for their pets during warm-weather season. With more than 150 calls about animals in hot cars already received by the BC SPCA this year, and more than 1,500 calls received last year, the society is again, reminding the public to leave their pets at home on warm days.
Join the walk to fight animal cruelty today! Every year, animal lovers come together in the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk across 30 B.C. communities to raise funds for animals in need. Register by June 30 and save with the early bird promo code: EARLY.
Good news, cat video lovers! There’s no need to watch them on your own in secret anymore. The BC SPCA is once again hosting the popular Just For Cats film festival at select locations across the province. Purrfect for family and friends, Just For Cats features an exclusive reel of the best cat videos on the Internet – no kitten!
Did you know that leaving a legacy can help thousands of outdoor-living cats throughout B.C.? This year, the BC SPCA is using a total of $70,000 from several legacies designated to the spaying or neutering of nearly 800 cats and rabbits throughout British Columbia to help combat the province’s massive pet overpopulation issue and end the suffering of outdoor animals.
Humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the beaches along B.C.’s coast. Starting in June, beaches are transformed into harbour seal nurseries, as female seals come ashore to give birth, nurse and protect their young. The BC SPCA is reminding people to keep their distance – pets included – as observing too closely can discourage adult seals from returning to their young.
Meet Luke (Animal ID #400432) and Skywalker (Animal ID #400434), two young, handsome budgies, currently residing at the BC SPCA Vernon & District Branch. Though timid about human contact, these two brothers would make great companions for someone with a quiet home.
Sidney came into the care of the BC SPCA Port Coquitlam Education & Adoption Centre in 2001 when he was just a tiny kitten. Adoption quickly followed and he and his family have never looked back. Now, as he begins his 15th year, his devoted human sister has shared this loving tribute to Sidney.
Does your dog talk to you? Sometimes, our pets don’t tell us when they need to go outside to go to the bathroom. Learn how you can teach them – and ‘pay’ them for good behaviour in this week’s Tip Tuesday video.
For more than 40 years, the SPCA Ladies Auxiliary in Kelowna has been there for the animals. Through various sales and connecting with the community, their compassionate generosity is truly inspiring.
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. BC SPCA Charitable Registration No. BN 11881 9036 RR0001
