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Kelowna woman chased by coyote in residential neighbourhood
A Kelowna woman says she was chased by a coyote this morning while on a…
iN VIDEO: Bobcat pays unexpected visit to Kelowna backyard
A Kelowna man got an unexpected visit from a bobcat earlier this week and managed…
B.C. community bat program calling on Okanagan residents for help
Bat researchers are asking for the public’s assistance in reporting sick or dead bats in…
How to keep your pet safe, healthy in frigid winter weather
Unsure how to keep your four-legged furry friend safe and warm during frigid weather? The…
Regional district looking to identify dogs after attack on person in West Kelowna park
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is looking to identify dogs that were involved in…
Flood response has B.C. SPCA freeing up shelter space with half-price adoptions
The B.C. SPCA is offering half-price adoptions to create space for emergency boarding of 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…
Kelowna kangaroo farm opens for season
A popular Kelowna farm that allows customers to interact with Australian wildlife has opened for…
B.C. SPCA calls for support amid growing veterinarian shortage in province
It's World Veterinary Day and the B.C. SPCA is bringing attention to a growing veterinarian…
Kelowna animal sanctuary moves to Enderby, adopts virtual reality amid pandemic
A Kelowna animal sanctuary is moving out of the city and adopting virtual reality after…