"Beating the Odds" - Extraordinary people giving special animals a better life.
What's inside
Beating the Odds
Extraordinary people who give animals with special challenges a better life.
Standards of Care
Sled Dog Task Force’s progressive recommendations on animal-related operations in B.C.
BC SPCA Annual Report 2010
A special message from the CEO; a comprehensive look at the BC SPCA’s work in 2010; and financial statements.
Heroes of a Different Kind
Proof that animals can be heroes, too.
Cat Predation
Unsuspecting birds are still in danger, despite feline collar bells.
Feathered Friends
The negative consequences of adopting exotic birds.
Youthful Energy
School clubs teach kids to speak on behalf of animals.
The Trouble With All Those Kittens
The annual rise in unwanted kittens causes concern for the BC SPCA.
Eco-Friendly Animal Shelters
BC SPCA reduces its environmental footprint with sustainable facilities.
Do Pets Grieve?
Understanding animal behaviour when other pets die.
News Briefs
Richmond bans the sale of pet-store puppies; new SPCA animal adopters get free health insurance; and Surrey will be the site of a new SPCA facility.
Happy Endings
“Super” dog Moji fits right into his happy new home; 41 cats are rescued from an animal hoarder; and a German shepherd’s life on the lam leads to a loving family.
The Experts
Dr. Jill Taggart explains why pets misbehave, and gives advice on how to respond.
Applied Knowledge
Dr. David Fraser proposes a harmonized national system to standardize animal welfare across Canada.