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Since 2004, British Columbia has seen ongoing concerns related to avian influenza outbreaks, particularly on poultry farms. Avian influenza, also known as “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads easily and quickly among both farmed and wild birds but can also be spread to people and other animals. As there is currently no treatment …
News Category: Animal cruelty, Farm
Light pollution can impact wild animals year-round, but particularly at this time of year as days get shorter. We all know about other types of pollution, but what is light pollution? Light pollution is defined as the excessive use of artificial light at night. This excessive light comes from cities that rely on well-lit streets, …
On September 8, a five-week-old kitten, named Guppy by BC SPCA staff, was rescued from a property in Kelowna, along with his two-year-old mother and six siblings, after they were surrendered by the owner following an animal protection investigation. “The mother and kittens were found hiding in the garage on the property. The animal protection …
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News Category: Ways to help
It was another challenging year for the judges of the BC SPCA’s 17th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest to choose the top three winners in each category: Backyard Habitats and Wild Settings! ‘Backyard Habitats’ highlights our special relationship with wild animals in our backyards, and ‘Wild Settings’ features photos of animals in their natural habitats. It …
Continue reading “BC SPCA announces winners of 2025 Wildlife-in-Focus Photography Contest”
Wild animals have a lot to worry about – from food, shelter and staying away from predators, to all kinds of human hazards. It’s not uncommon for wild animals to get stuck in things we throw away, or things that get left in their environment. There are a few common examples that the BC SPCA’s …
Continue reading “All tangled up – is your yard safe for wildlife?”
News Category: Wildlife
With the transition to autumn comes dwindling daylight hours, which typically signals an increase in owl patients at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC). The higher number of these night-time hunters needing care showcases how dangerous this time of year can be for nocturnal wildlife. This is a very risky time for …
Continue reading “BC SPCA urges drivers to use extra caution as daylight hours dwindle”
News Category: Wildlife
