With the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia’s (CVBC) recent vote to ban cosmetic tail docking comes a unique opportunity for British Columbians: let your local vet know how much you support the move. The province-wide ban, which follows a vote last year by the CVBC to ban cosmetic ear cropping procedures on dogs, is welcomed and supported by the BC SPCA.
Giving animals a second chance at a loved-filled life starts with you. Found with a collar embedded deep in his neck, your generosity can give animals like Archer a second chance at finding their happy endings. When you give your kindness changes the lives of thousands of animals! Check out how you saved Archer and give today to save more animals.
There are so many things to choose from when choosing gifts to give (and receive) this holiday season. Did you know you can help animals in British Columbia when making your gift choices? Here are our top 10 pet-friendly picks for what we think you’d love on your holiday wish list for 2016.
The holidays are upon us, a season filled with festive decorations and tempting treats. But did you know that the holidays can be hazardous for your pets? From tinsel to bones, human treats to poisonous plants, find out what kinds of things can pose a risk to your furry family members, especially at this time of year.
If you choose to eat turkey during the festive season, make sure you know how to find the right one when heading to the store – there are SPCA Certified options that allow consumers to choose a humane alternative to conventionally farmed turkeys. Check out our easy to follow guide to help you decipher food labels.
Snow and White have been in the care of the BC SPCA since birth. These two spayed female white New Zealand bunnies are now six months old and are ready to find their "furever" home. Could they be a match for you?
Romeo was originally surrendered to the BC SPCA Powell River & District Branch in July, 2016, but this love bug soon found his forever home. Smart, funny and handsome, Romeo has quickly won the hearts of his new guardians.
Giving a pet as a present may seem like a great idea this holiday season, but it’s important to make sure the gift recipient is ready for, and wants, the pet you give. Learn more in this helpful video.
2016 Caring Company of the Year TELUS and its employees have volunteered, fundraised, and donated to help our province’s most vulnerable animals for more than 30 years!
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