If you haven’t yet made any resolutions for 2011, we’ve got some suggestions that will benefit you, your pets and the world we all share. Small changes, such as switching from toxic antifreeze to pet-friendly antifreeze, can make a big difference.
A Duncan man is facing animal cruelty charges after BC SPCA special constables seized 10 badly neglected horses and other farm animals from his property.
The SPCA seized two horses from Orest (Louie) Pohynayko on June 29, 2010 and eight more horses, two llamas and a goat on Nov. 26 after he failed to comply with orders issued by the BC SPCA to address outstanding welfare issues for the animals. More...
Photo caption: Polly, a 20-year-old mare seized on June 29, is still in foster care awaiting a permanent home.
Pets in people places
Every year, hundreds of animals are surrendered to BC SPCA shelters because their guardians couldn’t find pet-friendly housing. In response, the BC SPCA has created an online rental toolkit packed with information, advice and support materials to help guardians, their pets, their neighbours and their landlords live in peaceful harmony. More...
A hotel chain with heart
The BC SPCA is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with B.C. hotel chain Accent Inns. Not only does Accent Inns provide pet-friendly accommodations, they also donate a portion of every pet fee collected from hotel guests staying with their furry friends to the BC SPCA. Accent Inns has five B.C. locations: Vancouver Airport (Richmond), Burnaby Kamloops, Kelowna and Victoria. Book your next stay with Accent Inns and support the BC SPCA!
Calling all teachers!
Ever wonder how you can share your love of animals with your students and meet learning outcomes at the same time? Look no further! The BC SPCA has developed curriculum units for kindergarten to Grade 7. Topics range from dog-bite prevention to taking action for animals, and are designed to teach students compassion and empathy skills. You can even book a class presentation with one of our humane educators.
Year of the Rabbit
2011 is Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese lunar calendar, which means there is no better time to show some bunny you care! Check out your nearest BC SPCA branch to enquire about adoption, fostering, volunteering or joining our advocacy campaign to help abandoned rabbits in your community.
We would never miss a chance to celebrate the Campbell River SPCA’s wonderful manager, Kathleen Embree, and this month we have two. January marks Embree’s 25th anniversary with the BC SPCA and she has also been named Donor of the Month!
Embree has dedicated her life to animal welfare and hopes to lead by compassionate example as a donor. “I’m just so proud of the work we do every day, and the lives we change.”
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Last year, the BC SPCA took in more than 10,000 stray cats and kittens. Because so few had pet identification, only 900 were redeemed by their guardians. By contrast, 65 per cent of dog guardians redeemed their animals.
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