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Check back often for the latest Vancouver Animal Hospital news! We post updates on volunteer orientations, fundraising events and much more!

Your vote is urgently needed to support our Pepsi Refresh campaign

September 1, 2010

The BC SPCA is asking animal lovers to spare five minutes a day to help end the suffering of thousands of animals in B.C.


Entries in wildlife photo contest to be considered for book

August 17, 2010

Don't be shy, shutterbugs – you only have two weeks left to shoot the wildlife in your community.


The skinny on fat cats

August 3, 2010

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.


New B.C. exotics legislation sends strong message to circuses

August 4, 2010

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.


Shelters struggling at capacity with cats and kittens

July 30, 2010

BC SPCA shelters around the province are in urgent need of permanent homes for cats and kittens.


Breed-specific bylaws don’t keep communities safe

July 26, 2010

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.


Time to paws for a great cause

July 21, 2010

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.


Public opinion sought on wildlife in B.C.

July 15, 2010

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.


Keep pets sun-safe

July 12, 2010

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.


Jobs going to the dogs

July 13, 2010

Apart from the odd tank of tropical fish, it was rare to walk into a professional office building 20 years ago and encounter pets in the workplace.


Hey kids! Are you the next Pablo 'Petcasso?'

July 9, 2010

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.


Pets are good for your health

July 5, 2010

Countless studies have confirmed what pet guardians already know: That having a pet is good for your health.


Honour a wonderful woman and you could win tickets to Lilith Fair

June 16, 2010

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.


You can be a hero, too

June 28, 2010

The BC SPCA’s 25 full-time special provincial constables investigated 5,870 new cruelty complaints last year.


Meet the new Biscuit Fund

June 24, 2010

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.


National media cover Canada's poor animal transport laws

June 2, 2010

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."


Our employees help animals 365 days a year, even when they aren’t at work

June 7, 2010

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.


Crown’s decision in Mountain View case disappoints

June 15, 2010

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.


Rondriso Farms becomes SPCA Certified

June 18, 2010

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.


Make your pet a star!

April 16, 2010

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.


2010 Wildlife-In-Focus Wildlife Photography Contest begins today!

June 1, 2010

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!


1,663 animals found homes through the Great BC SPCA Adoption Challenge

June 4, 2009

There were 1,633 winners in the Great BC SPCA Adoption Challenge in May.


We honour our two-legged and four-legged heroes!

June 3, 2010

The BC SPCA honoured two-legged and four-legged heroes from across the province last weekend during its annual awards ceremony in Vancouver.


Help your pets beat the heat

May 27, 2010

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.


The Province features adoptable animals online

May 21, 2010

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.


New report on horse slaughter practices released

May 7, 2010

The BC SPCA and the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies have presented federal authorities with a report of concerns regarding horse slaughter in Canada.


Poll suggests new animal guardians likely to adopt

May 13, 2010

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.


Annual City Challenge pits old rivals Kamloops and PG against each other

May 14, 2010

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.


Jason Priestley speaks out for abused animals

May 4, 2010

The BC SPCA has completed filming of a new direct-response television campaign, featuring internationally known celebrity and B.C. native, Jason Priestley.


Gulf of Mexico oil spill - wildlife impacts

May 4, 2010

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.


See our 2010 Lottery Winners!

May 3, 2010

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!


Looking for the perfect gift for Mother's Day?

April 28, 2010

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!


Manitoba Egg Farmers embrace Five Freedoms

April 13, 2010

In March, 2010, Manitoba Egg Farmers announced a progressive policy away from conventional battery cages.


BC SPCA salutes its 4,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week

April 12, 2010

Somewhere in B.C., a homeless animal is being cared for by a BC SPCA volunteer.


BC SPCA and District of Maple Ridge begin construction on B.C.’s first ‘green’ animal centre

April 6, 2010

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.


BC SPCA launches new and improved FarmSense e-newsletter

March 15, 2010

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!


There's no sport in killing animals

March 2, 2010

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.


Wildlife photography winners announced

March 1, 2010

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.


British Columbians agree: It’s poor taste to serve foie gras

February 18, 2010

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.


Animal welfare expert to be showcased in HBO film

February 1, 2010

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.


“Loonies for Love” launches in February to help animals in need

January 28, 2010

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.


Celebrate Year of the Tiger by adopting your own furry feline

January 15, 2010

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.


Bosley’s and customers deliver gift of hope

January 5, 2010

This holiday season, the BC SPCA celebrated gifts totaling $40,000 received from Bosley's Pet Food Plus and its customers.


Win a Prestige Guitar autographed by Pop star Kelly Clarkson

December 11, 2009

Pop star Kelly Clarkson and a Burnaby guitar company are music to the ears of B.C.'s homeless animals.


Non-food donations needed at BC SPCA branches

December 10, 2009

‘Tis the season of giving! BC SPCA branches around the province welcome donations of pet supplies and materials.


Wild birds need a helping hand to get through winter

December 1, 2009

If you want to be the wind beneath someone’s wings this winter, how about feeding the wild birds?


Be Pawsitive about gift-giving this holiday season

November 30, 2009

The BC SPCA is offering animal lovers a way to stay “pawsitive” about the holiday shopping season this year.


Permit process underway for exotic animals

November 12, 2009

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.


Animals Matter to Canada

November 12, 2009

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).


Welcome to the new and improved spca.bc.ca!

November 2, 2009

On November 2, 2009 the BC SPCA relaunched spca.bc.ca with a fresh new look and tonnes of new features!


The 2010 Animal Lovers' Calendar is now on sale!

November 1, 2009

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.


Help Save a Life and Prevent Pet Overpopulation in our Annual Adoption Challenge

April 30, 2009

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.


Spay/Neuter clinic opens in Kamloops

April 25, 2009

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.


It's time for the annual adoption challenge

June 4, 2009

The Great BC SPCA Adoption Challenge is back!


Two year partnership with Hill's Science Diet

May 6, 2009

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.


Top awards announced at AGM

June 1, 2009

Two- and four-legged animal lovers were honoured by the BC SPCA in Vancouver Friday night.


The loss of provincial constable Jeannine Woodhouse

June 24, 2009

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.


Chained/Tethered Dogs Advocacy Campaign Goes Provincial

October 23, 2009

The BC SPCA has launched a provincewide education campaign to raise awareness about the plight of chained, backyard dogs.


Make Sure Your Pet Plays it Cool This Weekend!

July 24, 2009

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.


Paws for a Cause Raises Over $1 Million

September 22, 2009

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.


 

 

Happy Endings

Meet some of our happy hospital alumni!

 

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Adopted: November 1, 2009

 

 

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