Lorie Chortyk
Preparing pets for fire evacuations
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With forest fires encroaching ever closer to homes around the province, the B.C. SPCA is encouraging animal owners to re-evaluate their emergency pet preparedness. Wildfires can quickly lead to evacuation orders and states of emergency, forcing people to leave their homes as quickly as possible. “When you’re ordered to evacuate, you need to...
B.C. SPCA frustrated with dog owners who don’t get it
VANCOUVER – Despite ongoing warnings and a public relations campaign some pet owners just don’t get the simple message; don’t leave your dog inside your car. The phones at B.C. SPCA branches throughout the province have been ringing off the hook with cases of hot dogs needing to be rescued. In June, the SPCA constables...