Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 BC SPCA Lottery… for the animals, which funds urgently-needed medical care, sheltering, spay and neuter services, advocacy, adoption and foster care programs and more for homeless and abused animals in BC SPCA shelters provincewide.
The generosity of SPCA supporters, donors, foster families, adopters and volunteers make a difference every day. Visit this spot daily over the next 12 days for 12 stories of extraordinary people and animals.
The BC SPCA is excited to announce the launch of an innovative new online pet search site that will help reunite thousands of lost pets with their anxious families.
The BC SPCA Surrey Branch would like to thank all those who donated blankets, towels and sheets. The facility is now well stocked thanks to the support of the local community. The shelter will continue to accept donations of cat and dog canned food, toys, collars/leashes.
Go “wild” with your gift-giving this holiday season by sponsoring a special wild animal for that person on your list who loves wildlife and the environment.
The BC SPCA is trying to find “forever homes” for hundreds of homeless animals during the month of December through its Home for the Holidays pet adoption drive. SPCA shelters, adoption centres and volunteer-run branches currently have 4,000 homeless cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, rabbits and small animals in care.
The holidays are for sharing, and if you have an animal lover on your gift list, what better way to honour them than with a gift that helps animals in need?
A new and innovative film festival showcasing local wildlife-inspired short films and documentaries, The Paws and Claws Film Festival, presented by the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre, (Wild ARC) debuts today. Films can be viewed online and viewers can vote for their favourite film now through November 4.
With the cold fall weather upon us we tend to cling to home, which makes this time of year all the more poignant for those who don't have one. Across the province, BC SPCA shelters have many animals waiting patiently for new forever homes, but none more so than senior animals.
They are the unsung heroes of homeless and abused animal in B.C. - the 4,000 volunteers who help the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) care for nearly 34,000 animals in need every year.
Nine-year-old Violet Beech has been making art since she was a toddler.
Her own animals, feline friend Butterfly and pooch Lola, were the inspiration for Violet's winning entry in the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause T-shirt contest.
Calling all backyard photographers - it's time to show the world your talent! The annual BC SPCA Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest is now open and photos submitted by August 15 will be considered for an upcoming book.
Beaches are popular summer destinations - not just for us, but for wildlife too. Beginning in June, beaches all along the coast are transformed into harbour seal nurseries.
When looking for a new four-legged family member, only 17 percent of people choose to adopt from a shelter. To help raise the profile of shelter dogs, the BC SPCA has designated September "Adopt a Dog Month".
British Columbia is home to the largest black bear population in North America. As urban centres expand throughout the province, people and black bears are brought closer together and conflicts between the two are on the rise.
The BC SPCA has earned an "A" rating for overall efficiency, donor stewardship and transparency in a recent survey of 100 Canadian charities by MoneySense magazine.
The BC SPCA has designated October to raising awareness about farm animals and beginning with World Farm Animals Day on October 2, celebrated on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday and observed in dozens of countries all over the world.
Have you ever stood and gazed at the selection of eggs at a grocery store and wondered what the differences are? Thanks to a new BC SPCA video, you might just find the choices much less overwhelming.
Sunscreen. Check. Hat. Check. Sunglasses. Check. Forgetting anything?
Pets are easy to overlook when it comes to protection from the sun. But your animals can enjoy the season, too ??? with a few precautions.
With the lazy, hazy, hot days of summer steadily approaching, the BC SPCA reminds pet guardians to play it cool with their animals this year, and offers tips on how to keep pets safe.
Our adoptable animals are so beautiful, they oughta be in pictures! And they are - check out the Province newspaper's online photo gallery featuring adoptable animals in BC SPCA shelters across B.C.
Kamloops is taking on Prince George for the Stanley Cup of SPCA fundraisers. The City Challenge is back, this year boasting for the first time a full month of events to benefit homeless animals in Kamloops and Prince George.
A new poll released by the Associated Press and Petside.com has revealed more people are planning to adopt their next pet, rather than buy from a pet store.
The BC SPCA and the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies have presented federal authorities with a report of concerns regarding horse slaughter in Canada.
The BC SPCA has received numerous calls and emails from caring members of the public wanting to help with the devasting disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
Thanks to all who participated in the BC SPCA 2010 Lottery...for the Animals! Due to your overwhelming support we experienced another very successful year!
Buy her a BC SPCA Pawsitive Gift and help homeless animals at the same time! The Pawsitive Gifts program is a convenient way for you to see the difference your support makes, and to share their generosity with a special person ??? like mom!
The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the District of Maple Ridge held a groundbreaking ceremony today to mark the start of construction on a new state-of-the-art community animal centre in Maple Ridge.
Why do chickens dust bathe? Why did animal welfare researchers take overhead photographs of egg laying hens in barns? If you can't answer these questions, you need some FarmSense!
Grizzly bears are an iconic animal in British Columbia and B.C. residents take pride in the fact that our province is host to some of the bears??? last remaining territory in the world.
Since our alert about foie gras last month, we've heard from people across B.C. who were disappointed to see foie gras on the menu of their favourite restaurant.
Between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2009, Wild ARC, the society???s wild animal rehabilitation centre on Vancouver Island, hosted Wildlife In Focus, a unique annual wildlife photography contest showcasing the community???s best shutterbugs.
If you are an animal lover, you won't want to miss an inspiring film about a woman who has revolutionized the way we think about animal behaviour and emotions, set to air next week.
For just a loonie, you can change the life of a homeless animal. The BC SPCA is launching a month-long, provincewide ???Loonies for Love??? campaign Feb. 1 to help homeless and neglected animals in local communities.
The Year of the Tiger is just around the corner, and the BC SPCA invites animal lovers across the province to celebrate the year by adopting a feisty feline from their local animal shelter.
This annual fundraiser for the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre is a fun way to capture a special moment with a wild animal and share it with other nature-lovers!
The BC SPCA reminds members of the public that the permitting phase of the provincial government's new regulations governing the keeping of exotic wild animals is now in effect.
Thanks to the support of 75,000 Canadians, the House of Commons has unanimously passed a motion to support the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW).
If you think your fat cat is phat, he???s not. Obesity in companion animals is a major health concern and can lead to diabetes heart disease, arthritis, chronic pain and a host of other problems, including a shortened life.
Animal lovers across the province are gearing up for the largest single event supporting animals in B.C. - the 2010 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause.
The BC SPCA is thrilled to announce that Rondriso Farms (Surrey, B.C.) recently became SPCA Certified for beef and is the newest farm to join this third-party certification program.
The most effective way to protect the public from dangerous dogs is with multifaceted strategies that address aggressive behaviour in dogs of any and all breeds.
The Globe and Mail has covered the issue of farm animal transport in a June 2 article, revealing that "Canadian standards for farm-animal transport are dangerously lax."
We???re calling it our Family Campaign, and we???re thrilled to announce that hard-working staff from our shelters, clinics, adoption centres and our provincial office in Vancouver donate thousands of dollars annually to animals in need.
The BC SPCA is looking for the next Pablo Petcasso! Now till midnight July 23, kids up to 13 years of age are invited to submit their original artwork in the 2010 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Kid's T-shirt Contest.
As the temperature rises, so do health risks to your pet. The BC SPCA is once again reminding pet guardians to play it cool with their animals this year, and offers tips on how to keep pets safe.
Pollution, climate change, human encroachment... Wildlife have to navigate many harms, including the impacts of direct or indirect and intentional or unintentional activities that can greatly affect their conservation and welfare.
The BC SPCA is applauding the quick actions of Ministry of Environment staff in applying the province???s new regulations on exotic animals to travelling circuses.
Do you know a woman in your community who???s making a difference in the lives of animals? Submit her story and you could win a pair of tickets to the popular all-female festival, Lilith Fair.
The BC SPCA has re-launched biscuitfund.ca with a fresh new look and many great features. The Biscuit Fund for Medical Care helps provide veterinary treatment and rehabilitation to homeless and wild animals.
BC SPCA officials are expressing disappointment today with Crown counsel???s decision not to proceed with charges of animal cruelty against Mountain View Conservation and Breeding facility in Langley.
The BC SPCA has completed filming of a new direct-response television campaign, featuring internationally known celebrity and B.C. native, Jason Priestley.
Why go big when you can go green? And be cost-effective! Our popular BC SPCA 2010 Animal Lovers' Calendar has a brand new look and a convenient datebook size.
The BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is mourning the loss of one of their own following a motor vehicle accident in Williams Lake on June 23.
BC SPCA officials and local dignitaries gathered in Kamloops today for the official opening the BC SPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic, a major initiative that will save thousands of animal lives in Kamloops and surrounding regions.
The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, B.C.'s largest non-profit animal welfare society, has entered into a two-year partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition Canada Inc.
The society's signature event, the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause, exceeded its goal of $950,000 and raised more than $1 million this year, thanks to the outstanding efforts of sponsors, donors, staff, volunteers and participants.
The BC SPCA's branches, shelters and community animal centres across the province are competing in the second annual Great BC SPCA Adoption Challenge to find new, loving homes for as many animals as possible between May 1 and 31.
With another scorcher predicted in most parts of the province this weekend, the BC SPCA is offering tips on how to keep pets safe and cool. The first and most obvious recommendation is not to leave your pet in the car.
The BC SPCA announces the 2011 Animal Lovers??? Calendar contest, a chance for your furry friend to win one of 12 coveted spots in the non-profit society???s popular annual calendar.
It was raining cats and dogs, but we still couldn???t keep you away! To our thousands of supporters from across the province, we want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
With the click of a mouse, the BC SPCA???s Pawsitive Gifts program allows you to buy something special for the animal lover on your list this holiday season while at the same time help some of B.C.???s most vulnerable creatures.
Today, the 100th issue of the BC SPCA e-Newsletter, Anim@ls was received by animal lovers throughout the province of B.C., North America and as far away as Brazil, Belgium and Australia.
Congratulations to the BC SPCA "What's in a name?" Facebook contest winner, Kara Krisandra Johnson. Her twin kittens Henrik and Daniel, named in honour of the Vancouver Canucks dynamic duo, received the most "Likes" at facebook.com/bcspca.
The BC SPCA is declaring April Wildlife Awareness month and urging the public to become proactive in helping protect and appreciate the diversity of species with which we share the planet.
The City of Richmond is poised to become the first jurisdiction in Canada to ban the sale of puppies in pet stores, a significant step forward in the fight against puppy mills. Find out how you can join the fight!
Animal lovers around the province are urged to slide into their favourite pair of walking shoes and get moving to help a furry friend. Registration is open for the annual Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause.
Don???t let the ghosts, ghouls and goblins get to your pet this Halloween.While Halloween is fun for trick-or-treaters, it can be a scary and dangerous time for both pets and farm animals.
Is one of your new year???s resolutions to lose weight? Why not leash up your pooch and take on that challenge together with daily walks and play time?
The BC SPCA???s new Guardian Angel program allows supporters to help some of the most vulnerable creatures in the society???s care, one special animal at a time.
A Kamloops man has been banned from owning animals for five years after failing to provide veterinary care for his injured five-week-old pomeranian puppy.
The province introduced proposed changes to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act in the legislature today to better protect animals from suffering and abuse.
Bring your dog inside. That???s the plea from BC SPCA cruelty investigators after responding to dozens of calls across the province about dogs left outside in record-breaking frigid temperatures.
February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and the BC SPCA is urging pet guardians and all animal lovers to do their part to help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation.
Long before a spider named Charlotte teamed up with a pig named Wilbur in one of the most celebrated children???s stories of all time, books about animals have been popular gifts at this time of year.
From purchasing humanely raised food products to becoming a Guardian Angel, the BC SPCA offers lots of ways you can help B.C.???s most vulnerable animals this holiday season.
Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for your furry friends? Humane collars, glam ID tags and toys that test your pet's problem-solving skills are fun and functional.
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