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Elderly couple surrender 21 cats in Kelowna when they got too sick to travel
"When people are struggling, it often means their animals are struggling too.”
Overwhelmed West Kootenay breeder surrenders 11 puppies to SPCA
A breeder in the West Kootenays was overwhelmed and had to surrender 11 labradoodle puppies,…
‘Used and abused’: BC SPCA seizes 59 dogs from abusive breeder in Quesnel
The BC SPCA rescued 59 dogs and puppies from an abusive breeder in Quesnel. Animal…
BC dog breeder fined over neglected, emaciated Frenchie
A BC dog breeder was fined after leaving a French bulldog so neglected a veterinarian…
BC woman loses custody of dog that overdosed
A BC woman whose dog overdosed twice in a month has lost custody of her…
Tethered dog survives being dragged by truck in Merritt
A young dog is recovering after a vehicle dragged him for 200 metres in Merritt…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan wildlife photographers win province-wide contest
Two winners of the 16th annual BC SPCA 2024 Wildlife-In-Focus Photography contest are from the…
Pregnant pit bull rescued from ‘horrible’ conditions in Kelowna home
BC SPCA officers seized three pit bulls, including one pregnant female, that were being kept…
32 Pomeranian dogs seized from breeder in Vernon
The BC SPCA has seized 32 Pomeranian dogs and puppies seized from a dog breeder…
BC SPCA seizes 43 German shepherds from neglectful breeder
Animal protection officers seized 43 German shepherds from an abusive breeder southeast of Prince George.…
What to do if you see a pet in a hot car in Okanagan, Kamloops
The BC SPCA reminds residents to keep pets out of hot cars during the summer…
Calling on wildlife photographers to enter BC SPCA contest
The 16th annual BC SPCA wildlife photography contest is underway and looking for submissions. Amateur…
Vernon owner surrenders dog suffering from ‘happy tail’ syndrome
A German shepherd was surrendered to the BC SPCA because her tail bone was exposed…
Vulnerable BC woman loses dog because supportive housing too dangerous
A BC woman living in a supportive housing unit has failed to get her dog…
Kamloops stray cat kennelling contract with SPCA delayed for months
A new contract between the BC SPCA and the City of Kamloops for kennelling stray…
BC SPCA creates new position in Vernon to fill gap from shelter closure
BC SPCA has created a new position in Vernon in an effort to fill the…
Pet a puppy and get a pint at this Penticton brewery’s dog adoption day
South Okanagan SPCA and Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. have teamed up to find homes for…
BC SPCA overwhelmed by surrender of more than 200 cats and kittens
BC SPCA is scrambling to deal with more than 200 cats and kittens from a…
Lake Country rabbit sanctuary facing $75,000 fine for animal neglect
A well known Lake Country animal sanctuary has been hit with animal cruelty accusations from…
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…
‘Irresponsible breeder’: Charges being considered after abused dogs rescued in Clearwater
Thirty-one dogs were removed from a property in Clearwater by the BC SPCA after the…
Bonded pair of dogs rescued in Shuswap find forever home
Two dogs rescued from an abusive situation in the Shuswap now they have a new…
Seven dogs rescued from North Okanagan backyard breeder
The BC SPCA has rescued seven dogs from abusive conditions in a small community in…
Seriously injured dog abandoned on remote stretch of northern BC highway
A seriously injured young dog was rescued by a good Samaritan from an isolated stretch…