Dogs

BC SPCA urges pet owners to take a pledge not to leave pets in hot cars
Although the summer got a bit of a rainy start, temperatures are increasing and the…

iN VIDEO: Playful lamb at Kelowna rescue farm acts like a dog
Maggie is a five month old lamb not much different than any other— except she…

Kamloops residents defend their four dogs against coyote attack
Four dogs and their owners fought off eight coyotes in Kamloops yesterday in a terrifying…

Prevent deaths of pets in hot cars, take the pledge
Every year, the BC SPCA gets around 1,000 calls to help pets who have been…

UPDATE: Stolen Kelowna dogs are back at home
Kelowna RCMP located the two dogs a local woman reported were stolen. “Cala and Missy…

12 puppies abandoned near Williams Lake now in the care of B.C. SPCA
Who abandons puppies? Twelve German shepherd mix puppies found abandoned in a rural area west…

Kamloops hiker gets rare, close-up look at cougar
A Kamloops hiker enjoying the warm weather yesterday found herself looking directly at a cougar.…

COVID-19 test available for Okanagan pets
The question on many pet owners' minds lately is whether or not their dog or…

Human Rights Tribunal rules strata can’t ban emotional support dog
A 14-year-old girl with Type 1 diabetes and mental health disabilities will be able to…

Unexpected pandemic side effect: THC poisoning in dogs
A Kelowna animal hospital has seen an increase in the number of cases of THC…

Got a photogenic pet? This BC SPCA calendar contest may be for you
Do you think your pet has star quality? Now is your chance to win them…

SPCA shares adorable photos of pets social distancing at home
Last week, the B.C. SPCA put out a call to share photos of your fur-babies…

Judge has to make tough decision in Salmon Arm doggy custody battle
A Provincial Court Judge has ruled on the future of two dogs after a separated…

This might be the perfect time to adopt a pet, just remember it’s a long-term commitment, trainer says
Many of us are stuck at home right now and will be for at least…

iN PHOTOS: Meet Cooper, Lumby’s favourite resident
When he walks past the local school, the kids call out to him, and when…