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Four tips from the BC SPCA for emergency preparedness With the unseasonably warm and dry weather seen by much of the province this winter, many British Columbians are wary of increased wildfire activity this summer. In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week, the BC SPCA is sharing tips to remind pet guardians how to keep their entire family safe. Have a pet-specific “go bag” …
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News Category: Pet care
For the first time since 2013, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is being updated, and the public is invited to provide input. This is your chance to ensure these standards help protect animal welfare. While progress has been made in a few key areas, such as protecting cattle from …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
BC SPCA CEO Craig Daniell was awarded the Frederic A. McGrand Lifetime Leadership Award at the recently held Humane Canada Summit for the Animals in Whistler, B.C. This award commemorates the legacy of Senator Frederic A. McGrand, a co-founder of Humane Canada, and a steadfast advocate for animal welfare. Daniell now joins a distinguished group of past …
News Category: Awards and accreditation
Today, April 30, the Government of British Columbia announced a ban on captive breeding, transport and future ownership of all exotic cats, including servals, caracals, leopard cats, ocelots and any other non-native, non-domestic cat, as of May 1, 2026. This important announcement comes after decades of campaigning by the BC SPCA against the suffering of exotic cats in captivity. To date, more than 16,000 British Columbians have also expressed their support for this important regulatory change, which is …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Community, Take action, Wildlife
Every year, the BC SPCA responds to nearly 1,000 calls to rescue animals left in vehicles on hot days. While we know pet owners love their animals and would never intentionally endanger them, pets can quickly suffer from heatstroke and even death when left in a vehicle during warm weather. The good news is, preventing …
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News Category: Pet care
National Pet ID Week, which runs annually from April 17 to 23, serves as a reminder to pet guardians of the importance of permanent identification and having it registered to a database like the BC Pet Registry. In 2025, more than 5,000 lost pets came through the doors of BC SPCA community animal centres. Unfortunately, approximately 85 per cent of the cats and 40 per …
News Category: Pet care
