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VIDEO: North Okanagan woman’s horse loves the piano
VERNON – Why did Vernon resident Shanda Hill start playing the piano for her horse?…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops SPCA calls her a “lovely and affectionate, regal queen.” Cotton does…
SPCA investigating video showing pigs overcrowded in a transport truck near Kamloops
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS – Officials are investigating after a social media video showing overcrowded pigs…
VIDEO: Vernon cops not kidding around with fugitive goat
VERNON – Police apprehend all kinds of interesting characters, but this weekend in Vernon, they…
North Okanagan woman fined under cruelty act for tying elastic band around dog’s scrotum
SALMON ARM – The owner of a dog boarding and training facility in the North…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – This goofy and outgoing young dog needs a special home. Lyndsay Stewart from…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This cat came to the Penticton SPCA as a stray. Steel is a…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This bunny was a stray before she was brought to the Vernon SPCA.…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – This bunny’s previous owner had too many rabbits and was unable to give…
B.C. petting zoo operator charged with animal cruelty
REVELSTOKE – The owner of a petting zoo in Revelstoke is facing more than 20…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This cat was brought in a stray to the Penticton SPCA. Peach is…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – A number of rabbits were brought to the B.C. SPCA as part of…
What would you call this baby cougar?
KAMLOOPS – Here kitty, kitty. No, that just won't do for this young male cougar…
Wildlife also struggling with poor air quality
KAMLOOPS – While the air quality health index in Kamloops continues to stay in the…
Love of animals comes first for these newlyweds who rescue pets from evacuation zones
FALKLAND – A newlywed husband-and-wife team who rescue animals from wildfire evacuation zones dropped their…
Pit bull puppies taken by SPCA in bizarre North Okanagan case of alleged ‘puppy mill’
'WE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE OWNERSHIP. WE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE A WHOLE LOT OF…
Local animal shelter helps Kamloops man keep his dog warm
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man has a way to keep his dog warm after a…
Wild goose chase across Vernon comes to a happy ending for lost dog
VERNON – He has a few cuts and his paws are in rough shape, but…
Frantic owner searching for dog last seen on Boxing Day in Vernon
VERNON – A former Vernon woman is overwhelmed by the kindness and support she’s received…
North Okanagan horse owner found guilty of animal cruelty to be sentenced in spring
VERNON – A North Okanagan man convicted of animal cruelty will return to court in…
Kelowna homeless shelters welcome pets for all the right reasons
"THE MOST UNUSUAL WAS A MINI BANTAM ROOSTER THE LADY WOULD WALK ON A LEASH."…
Apartment residents in Kamloops relieved of tenant with dozens of cats
HE'S ALLOWED TO HAVE TWO KAMLOOPS – The SPCA has taken in dozens of cats…
Vernon woman thrilled with city’s decision on pet micro-pigs
VERNON – You may soon be able to legally keep a pet pig in the…
Urgent need for camp counsellors at Vernon SPCA
VERNON – The Vernon SPCA’s summer camps for kids may be in jeopardy unless more…