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September 2013
Issue 127

Sissy has made incredible progress since being in our care. She loves her doggy friends at the shelter and would love to find a home where she has a K9 brother or sister.

Read Sissy's adoption profile.

Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause

Everyone is getting really excited about their Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk!

There are 35 different events around B.C. this month to support local BC SPCA branches.

With every dollar staying in your community, will we see you there?  If you can’t make it, you can still donate and be there for the animals in spirit!

Compassionate start to the school year

Know a young animal advocate keen to help animals?

The BC SPCA has a step-by-step guide to help enthusiastic animal lovers start a school animal club.

Start your club today!

Overwhelming number of responses to draft Pig Code

Our thanks to all of the BC SPCA supporters who participated in the Pig Code public comment process.

The National Farm Animal Care Council received a record 4,700 submissions, and close to 1,000 of these responses came from British Columbians! 

Read more...

Buy, Sell & Trade joins fight against puppy mills

The fight against puppy mills and other unscrupulous animal breeders has taken another leap forward with a decision by the owners of Buy, Sell & Trade to remove the posting of private pet ads. Instead of posting ads selling animals, the Buy, Sell & Trade is now posting links to SPCA pets for adoption across B.C.

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Did you know that only 17 per cent of all pets in B.C. families come from an SPCA shelter or rescue group? On Thursday, Sept. 26, help us raise awareness about the beautiful animals awaiting their forever homes.

Remember Me Thursday is a global awareness event to highlight pet adoption – light a candle to let the animals know you are thinking of them.

Learn how you can participate...

Do you know the code?

B.C. horse owners are invited to join Dr. Bettina Bobsien, equine veterinary specialist, for a free talk about the new requirements for horse care in Canada. Events will take place in Prince George, Fort St. John, Kamloops, Nanaimo and Chilliwack. Topics include nutrition, health, housing, humane training breeding and other aspects of the new Equine Code of Practice.

Register for this exciting event today!

Choose SPCA Certified

At your next meal, why not serve SPCA Certified chicken, beef, lamb or pork instead of factory farmed meats? 

The SPCA Certified program has been dedicated to improving farm animal welfare since its launch in 2002. Choose SPCA Certified foods to help ensure farm animals lead healthier, more natural, cage-free lives.

Find out where to buy SPCA Certified products...

Abused dog gets a second chance – thanks to our generous supporters

Bode, a friendly, three-year-old German shepherd received surgery to save his badly injured leg after generous animal lovers responded to his plight. The badly abused pup had multiple face wounds, broken teeth, a ripped ear and he was suffering from a broken hind leg that was never treated.

Read more about his happy ending...

Donor of the Month - Sun Life Financial Okanagan Branch

This month we are honouring Sun Life Financial Okanagan for their dedication and support of animals in need.

For more than five years Sun Life Financial has been involved in the annual charity Golf Tournament, and they will be the presenting sponsor for the Ninth Annual BC SPCA Charity Golf Tournament in Kelowna in 2014!

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Paw Patter

Pigs are very smart! They recognize themselves in a mirror and remember the faces of their family. Pigs also have an amazing ability to problem solve.

Research has shown pigs learn as fast as chimps and more quickly than dogs in video game tests where they must move a computer cursor to a target on screen to earn a food reward.

Learn more about pigs...

Click to find BC SPCA events coming up this month!