BC SPCA: Local news

THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Our mission: To protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C.

PLEASE NOTE
Animal control calls are now handled by Commissionaires BC.
Animal control: (604) 591-4370. Lost, found & surrenders: (604) 502-6092

Check back often for the latest BC SPCA Surrey Branch news. We post updates on volunteer orientations, fundraising events and much more.

BC SPCA forms new partnership with Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores

May 16, 2013

The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has entered into a new partnership with Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores.

Award-winning campaign raises more than $360,000 for animals across Canada

May 16, 2013

In a first-ever national fundraiser benefiting SPCAs and humane societies, National Cupcake Day has raised more than $360,000 across Canada to help animals in need.

BC SPCA and community officials gather to celebrate official opening of new Powell River animal centre

May 15, 2013

Top officials from The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be in Powell River on Saturday, May 25 to celebrate the official opening of the region’s first-ever SPCA community animal centre.

End the Wait for cats, kittens and rabbits looking for a forever home

May 24, 2013

The BC SPCA is promoting the joy of pet guardianship with its End the Wait campaign, May 24-26 in SPCA branches across B.C. During the weekend, cats, kittens and rabbits can be adopted from a local shelter for half-off the normal adoption fees.

2013 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause launches May 1

May 2, 2013

The BC SPCA is inviting animal lovers to start registering today for the annual Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, being hosted in 34 communities across the province.

Prevent pets from licking pesticide off their paws this spring

May 2, 2013

Each spring, animals face an unnecessary danger: cosmetic pesticides. These chemicals are used to control unwanted weeds and make lawns and gardens more attractive, but it’s increasingly clear that these benefits come at the expense of human and animal health.

BC SPCA seeks public input to help set priorities for new five-year plan

May 24, 2013

The BC SPCA is seeking public input about pressing animal issues facing B.C. communities as it begins a strategic planning process to guide its programs and services from 2014 to 2018.

Watch our new "End the Wait" adoption video

May 24, 2013

To celebrate the joy of pet guardianship and adoption during May Adoption Month, we asked our fans to share their “I’ve Been Loved” photos depicting how may days that their pets have been loved. Watch the resulting video!

Cast your vote with animals in mind

April 26, 2013

Millions of farm, companion and wildlife animals call British Columbia home. None of them get to cast a ballot in the upcoming provincial election on May 14, but you do!