animals

North Okanagan kennel owner loses fight to have seized dogs returned
A North Okanagan kennel owner has failed in a legal attempt to get her dogs…

Cows roam through Kelowna golf course
It’s the last day of the season for the Mission Creek Golf Club and this…

Death toll among domestic cats, chickens climbing in Joe Rich
Residents of the Joe Rich area east of Kelowna are losing domestic cats and chickens…

‘Extremely rare’ bat found in Lower Mainland on person’s balcony
An unusual bat that was rescued from a Chilliwack resident’s balcony is actually “extremely rare,”…
Pine beetle forest devastation impacting Okanagan weasel population
An Okanagan initiative researching weasels is encouraging loggers to leave their post-harvest behind to help…

Cougar spotted wandering around Kelowna neighbourhoods
In the last few nights, a cougar has been seen wandering around the City of…

Pet-rescuing vet Dr. Oz is having an extra busy summer in West Kelowna
Roughly 100 cats and dogs displaced by wildfires have taken refuge over the course of…

Kelowna woman fundraising for animals evacuated due to wildfires in dire need of food
A Kelowna woman is raising funds and collecting donations for animals that have been displaced…

B.C. SPCA searching for owner of dog found near Lytton
The B.C. SPCA is asking for the public's assistance to find the owner of a…

Heat prompts spike of admissions to B.C. raptor rehabilitation society
A B.C. raptor rehabilitation society is seeing a spike in young birds arriving at their…

With habitat change, B.C. Interior moose may be more susceptible to heat wave
While some animals are adapted to temperature spikes in the B.C. Interior, there’s concern around…

As heat wave hits, another reminder from B.C. SPCA
Every year the message is the same and every year it needs to be repeated:…

iN VIDEO: SPCA launches cat overpopulation awareness campaign in Kamloops
B.C. SPCA is offering prizes in Kamloops with a new awareness campaign aimed at dispelling…

iN VIDEO: Black bear spotted wandering through Kelowna
A small black bear got the feel for city life as it was spotted wandering…

17 neglected puppies seized from Kamloops-area breeder
Neglected dogs were seized from a breeder near Kamloops by the BC SPCA after it…