Animal Rescue
BC SPCA seizes 43 German shepherds from neglectful breeder
Animal protection officers seized 43 German shepherds from an abusive breeder southeast of Prince George.…
Beagles used for testing in labs will feel sunshine for first time in Kelowna
A charity has rescued 10 beagles from laboratories and plans to set them up with…
Shuswap llama sanctuary getting ready to welcome cats
A llama sanctuary in the Shuswap is expanding its operations and will soon be taking…
Llama sanctuary rescues four, seeks support for rehabilitation and adoption
Tappen's Llama Sanctuary has just rescued four llamas and is encouraging sponsors to donate and…
Emaciated dog found in North Okanagan woods finds forever home
Fish, a dog rescued by the BC SPCA animal centre in the Shuswap, has just…
Elderly dog in rough shape found wandering alone recovering in Kelowna
A seven-year-old black Labrador retriever was found wandering in the West Kootenay recently and 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…
Housing crisis in Okanagan impacting humans and their pets
Many people are facing hardships due to the housing crisis in the Okanagan and pets…
BC Mounties always get their… alpaca?
Cops get called for all sorts of adventures and that includes, apparently, herding livestock. Mounties…
Eddie the alpaca in high spirits after rescue by Shuswap sanctuary
A neglected alpaca is on the mend after arriving at the Llama Sanctuary in the…
Orphaned bear cub rescued from wildfires in Shuswap
An orphaned bear cub has been rescued in the Shuswap and brought to safety, after…
Injured owl rescued by crew at Tolko mill in Armstrong
During a work shift at the Tolko Industries mill in Armstrong, a night crew pulled…
Bald eagle rescued from Paul Lake near Kamloops has died
The bald eagle that was rescued from the shores of Paul Lake northeast of Kamloops…
Kamloops woman building temporary winter shelters for feral cats
When the weather in Kamloops finally turned well below freezing this week, Dannielle Oswell's mind…
Penticton man trying to save Kevin the injured goose
Penticton resident Dave Chuokalos says his efforts to provide some aid to an injured goose…