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120 neglected cats, 3 dogs seized from trailer in northern B.C.
A B.C. SPCA officer was called to a trailer in Fort St. James and discovered…
Don’t expect RCMP to respond to ‘hot dog’ reports this summer: RCMP
Frontline RCMP officers may not have the time to respond to calls about dogs left…
B.C. SPCA in Kelowna scrambling to find owner of dog hit by car
B.C. SPCA is looking after a pit bull and searching for its owner, after it…
Dog found running loose with muzzle taped shut in care of B.C. SPCA
When Buttercup – a yellow Labrador mix – was found running loose in Comox it was…
Volunteers picking up pieces after Vernon SPCA’s withdrawal
Local rescue organizations are preparing to step up and close the gaps now that Vernon…
BC SPCA creates new position in Vernon to fill gap from shelter closure
BC SPCA has created a new position in Vernon in an effort to fill the…
Vernon owner surrenders dog suffering from ‘happy tail’ syndrome
A German shepherd was surrendered to the BC SPCA because her tail bone was exposed…
Ready to clean-up the yard? Check for wildlife first
As you head into your yard or garden this weekend to do some spring cleanup,…
Penticton cat hoarder is back; B.C. SPCA dealing with another large intake
PENTICTON – SPCA shelters in Penticton and Kelowna are being deluged with cats, just days…
How the SPCA approves dog rescue groups
VERNON - There’s a wide range of standards among rescue groups across the province, and while animals are directly involved, that doesn’t mean the SPCA has a hand in how they operate. Aspects of dog rescuing such as fostering and adoption procedures, holding periods, and vet-checks simply aren’t something the SPCA has a mechanism to...
Why this Vernon dog rescue wasn’t the saving grace it claimed to be
"I THINK SHE IS A DOG FLIPPER AND NOT SOMEBODY WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT DOGS" VERNON - After 16 years working in animal welfare, Patricia Zerr was never asked to steal a dog — until the winter of 2014 after she got involved with a Vernon-based dog rescue. She remembers driving to a home on...
STAHN: Why a tethering bylaw has officials at the end of their rope
To tether or not to tether should not even be a question. But it is a question, and that’s because there is so much gray area when it comes to tying up your dog. Where do you draw the line? Should dogs never be tied up? What if they are jumpers or runners? Is it...