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New year brings uptick in bird poisonings for Okanagan rehab centre
An avian rehabilitation centre in the South Okanagan has seen an increase in bird poisonings…
B.C. SPCA seizes 40 distressed sled dogs in West Kootenay
Despite their best efforts to get a Salmo sled dog operation to clean up its…
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…
Old B.C. grizzly bears with worn-down teeth can pose risk for human conflict
A UBC Okanagan researcher says older grizzly bears can come into conflict with humans as…
Skinny lynx caught in Kamloops recovering at B.C. Wildlife Park
The B.C. Wildlife Park is looking after another lynx, the second to have been picked…
Search ends for little dog lost after crash on Coquihalla
The little dog that went missing after running away following a car accident on the…
Dog missing after weekend rollover on Coquihalla Highway
A family is missing their beloved pet after they were involved in an accident on…
Central Okanagan bunny sanctuary wins $1,000 in competition
A Lake Country bunny sanctuary has won $1,000 thanks to community support. The Warren Peace…
People in backcountry appear to be closer to cougars due to pandemic
A UBC Okanagan researcher noticed that while tracking cougars in Southern B.C., cougars and residents…
Okanagan bunny sanctuary in top 10 spot, vying for $100,000 prize
The Warren Peace Bunny Sanctuary's founder has been blown away by the support shown by…
B.C. Wildlife Park raising money by auctioning off items made by bears
Kamloops's B.C. Wildlife Park is hosting a fundraiser auction with items individually crafted by their…
Emaciated horses recovered from Princeton property ready for adoption
The B.C. SPCA says 97 animals rescued from a Princeton property earlier this year are…
Injured cat left outside vet clinic recovering at Kelowna SPCA
The B.C. SPCA is asking for help after a young cat was found shivering and…
Where are they now? 17 husky puppies rescued in B.C. Interior have found forever homes
In light of the widespread interest in 17 husky puppies rescued last winter, the B.C.…
Kelowna woman plans to open first wildlife rehab centre in southern Interior
A Kelowna woman is looking to start a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Okanagan. Eva…
North Okanagan farmer charged for obstructing health inspectors
A North Okanagan farmer who was previously convicted for multiple violations at his deer farm…
Critically endangered horses find home at Kamloops Wildlife Park
A pair of the world's rarest horses are the newest residents of Kamloops's B.C. Wildlife…
Lynx spotted near Penticton elementary school
While a lynx was spotted a few blocks away from a Penticton elementary school today,…
Appeal to fix cat’s broken leg leaves Vernon woman ‘humbled’ by response
A Vernon resident says she's very humbled by the number of donations she's received to…
B.C. SPCA reminds public to leave wildlife care to professionals
A recent rescue at the B.C. SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre serves as a reminder…
iN VIDEO: Rare fox with black fur caught on video in B.C.
We've all seen some unlikely friends in nature, and this playful pair caught on video…
Talking crow says ‘hello’ to Kamloops man
In case you hadn't heard, crows are pretty sharp cookies. The omnipresent birds are crafty…
Dead cats in Kelowna likely fell victim to predators: SPCA
This is the time of year when small pets, such as cats, should be kept…
Mother cat, kittens abandoned at Cranbrook landfill
A mother cat and her five kittens were recently found abandoned in a closed cardboard…