They clean out countless litter boxes. They help drive animals from one shelter to another and take photos and videotape adoptable animals to help them find forever homes. They file papers, help with massive mail-outs and data entry; they foster kittens, puppies and animals who don’t fare well in shelter environments. They are the BC SPCA’s nearly 5,000 volunteers, whose contributions are invaluable.
Want to have your pet featured in the 2018 BC SPCA Calendar? Last year Shilo’s mom fundraised to end animal cruelty and won a spot for Shilo in the 2017 Calendar. “The calendar is a fun way to be there for animals in needed and to encourage family and friends to help too!” she says. Open until April 30 - enter today!
Ask lawmakers to adopt Dr. Grandin’s slaughter audits
The federal government wants to hear from you on the new “Safe Food for Canadians Regulations”. These laws determine what kind of oversight and training there is at animal slaughter facilities. Dr. Temple Grandin did the research, we need your help telling government that animal welfare is important for every moment of their lives. Deadline for feedback is April 21.
Plans for new SPCA facilities in South Peace, West Kootenays unveiled
The BC SPCA unveiled plans for new Community Animal Centres in the South Peace and West Kootenay regions at two recent events. Both facilities, part of the BC SPCA’s eight-year Facilities Development & Services Plan to replace or refurbish aging SPCA facilities in 12 B.C. communities, will incorporate modern designs to ensure the highest levels of welfare for all animals.
While achieving that crystal clear window during spring cleaning is visually pleasing for a homeowner, for birds, it’s hardly visible at all. In Canada, more than 25 million birds are injured or killed by collisions with windows every year. But there’s good news – you can take action to help prevent these often-fatal accidents. Find out how you can help birds today!
It’s a job that can never be described as easy. But that’s not to say it doesn’t have its rewards. It takes a unique set of skills to be an animal cruelty investigator for the BC SPCA, to work on the frontlines to investigate and fight animal cruelty on a daily basis – yet that’s exactly what the society’s 30 full-time Special Provincial Constables do.
Gentle Ben is a sweet eight-month-old rat. He came to into the care of the BC SPCA Trail Regional Branch because his owner could no longer care for him. Ben is a calm, gentle rat that likes to be handled and enjoys spending time with his person. Rats are very intelligent and make excellent pets. Would you like to give this little guy a loving home?
Tinker, was originally surrendered into the care of the BC SPCA, because the children in her previous home would alarm her at times. Tinker was in great need of a caregiver who would be willing to take the time to gain her trust and be patient as she learned to settle into a new home. Fortunately, Tinker met her match and now has a happy "tail" to share.
When you have a puppy, the world can also be a scary place for her. That’s why it’s important to try to ensure all of her experiences are positive experiences.
Scott and Elizabeth Morison love their pugs Olivia and Pupa, who have inspired in them a passionate and generous devotion to helping animals in need across B.C.
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