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North Okanagan woman charged with animal cruelty facing new charge
VERNON – A North Okanagan woman currently facing animal cruelty charges was back in court…
Nine cats found trapped in storage bins on vacant property in northern B.C.
The B.C. SPCA is looking for answers after nine cats were found trapped inside storage…
B.C. SPCA photo contest brings wildlife into focus
The B.C. SPCA has launched its 11th annual Wildlife-In-Focus photography contest. The goal of the…
Kelowna SPCA looking for donations to help injured mama cat
KELOWNA – The Kelowna branch of the B.C. SPCA is looking for help to cover…
Horse carcasses found on Vernon-area farm where owner charged with animal cruelty
VERNON – In a case described by one of the veterinarians investigating as "the worst…
Homes will be needed for puppies abandoned at B.C. Interior dump
WILLIAMS LAKE – A young mother with nine new born puppies was abandoned last week…
Leaving dogs in hot cars in Okanagan is still not cool
KELOWNA – The Kelowna SPCA received over a dozen calls reporting dogs left in hot…
Vernon bylaws updated to ensure animal welfare
VERNON – Vernon city council has approved an amendment to the bylaw covering standards of…
Half-price cats at B.C. SPCA to make room for the expected kittens
B.C. SPCA shelters across the province are offering cat-lovers a special deal if they have…
North Okanagan woman and daughter charged with animal cruelty
VERNON – A North Okanagan woman and her daughter are facing animal cruelty charges in…
B.C. Horse Angels: 20 years of passion to rescue horses from a ‘horrific’ fate
NORTH OKANAGAN – Standing among the rolling pastures of the Okanagan Valley, quietly brushing a…
New community animal centre opens in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A new animal care centre opened up in Kamloops yesterday. B.C. SPCA officials…
Ready to clean-up the yard? Check for wildlife first
As you head into your yard or garden this weekend to do some spring cleanup,…
Dozens of adoptable rescue dogs coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – Dog lovers will have their pick of the litter in May when a…
March bows out this weekend with tonnes of things to do in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Hard as it may be to believe, it's time to bid farewell to…
Charges ‘highly likely’ for North Okanagan animal abuse suspect
VERNON – The B.C. SPCA has said it’s “highly likely” they will be recommending charges…
B.C. SPCA remove dozens of animals from North Okanagan property
VERNON – The B.C. SPCA seized dozens of animals from a North Okanagan property today…
SPCA says need for wildlife rehabilitation centre in the Okanagan is huge
OKANAGAN – If you find an injured bird, baby bear or other wild animal in…
Hard times and happy tales behind the scenes of the Kelowna SPCA
KELOWNA — The dog kennels at the Kelowna SPCA are white concrete walls echoing with…
Suggested bylaw amendments could help keep hot dogs out of Vernon cars
VERNON – It's an all-too-common sight in the hot summer months: A panting dog stuck…
Help needed to pay for injured dog’s medical costs: Kamloops SPCA
KAMLOOPS — Halston the dog was found unresponsive on the side of the road by…
With animal hoarding, it’s not only the pets who need help
PENTICTON – The ongoing case of a single Penticton animal hoarder surrendering nearly 200 cats…
Kamloops SPCA receives grant to provide free spay and neuter surgeries for cats
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops SPCA received a grant that is supposed to help alleviate cat overpopulation.…
Thieves strike at under construction B.C. SPCA shelter in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are asking for the public's help after two suspects stole…