Tag: BC SPCA

BC SPCA urge pets owners to take precaution during air quality advisories

Health Kate Brown -
The BC SPCA is urging pet owners to take precautions during air quality advisories to keep animals comfortable during wildfire season.

Crate of kittens found after being left outside the Cranbrook SPCA

City of Cranbrook Layne Gallant -
Four nine-week-old kittens were found outside the BC SPCA East Kootenay location.

Community effort saves tiny stray puppy, highlights need for more B.C. SPCA foster families

Community Kate Brown -
A community effort helped save the life of a tiny stray puppy found alone on a park path in Cranbrook and is highlighting the important role local foster families play in giving vulnerable animals a second chance.

Universal free contraception coverage a “huge win” for B.C., say study authors

Health Emily Joveski -
A new study found B.C.’s universal contraception program has sharply reduced out-of-pocket costs for patients, with young adults seeing the biggest savings.

B.C. SPCA warns owners to leave pets at home as temperatures soar this weekend

Community Emily Joveski -
As temperatures in parts of B.C. are expected to climb into the low 30s this weekend, the B.C. SPCA is urging people not to leave pets in vehicles and is reminding the public how quickly animals can suffer in the heat.

You might be ready for wildfires, but is your pet?

Community My East Kootenay Now Staff -
As wildfire season approaches, the BC SPCA is urging pet owners to prepare emergency plans for their animals before evacuation orders are issued.

Twenty-eight animals removed from B.C. property amid cruelty investigation

Community My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect. 

Dog has lucky escape from RV fire in Cranbrook

Fire Kate Brown -
A pet dog has had a lucky escape after being pulled from an RV fire in Cranbrook yesterday afternoon.

BC SPCA’s pet food banks seeing increased demand but fewer donations

Community My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.

BC SPCA urges keeping pets out of hot vehicles as summer weather arrives

Provincial John White -
With summer weather arriving across the province, the BC SPCA is urging the public to remember the risks associated...

How to stay wildlife-wise this spring

Wildlife Storrm Lennie -
With spring in full swing, many are eager to tackle spring yard cleaning. However, while the focus may be...

Is your pooch picture perfect?

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
Do you think your pet has what it takes to be in the next BC SPCA calendar? The Animal Protection...

Federal petition launched to end fur farming in Canada

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
BC SPCA is pushing for a national ban on fur farming in an online petition. In a release, they say...

"It only takes 10 minutes": BC SPCA on the dangers of leaving pets in hot vehicles this summer

Community Kate Brown -
Summer is coming in hot, and the BC SPCA wants to remind pet owners that it’s never acceptable to...

BC SPCA holding half-price adoption fees

Uncategorized Josiah Spyker -
From September 27th to October 6th, 2021, the BC SPCA is offering half-price pet adoptions. BC SPCA officials said they...

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