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Walking and hiking with cats growing trend in Kamloops
A Kamloops resident who loves to take her cat for walks on a leash has…
Study finds no increase in relinquished cats following B.C. declawing ban
A joint study by the B.C. SPCA and University of British Columbia found no increase…
Bunnies abandoned in downtown Kelowna under care of Okanagan rabbit sanctuary
The founder of an Okanagan bunny sanctuary is again taking in a pair of abandoned…
Dog rescued by search and rescue crews after being abandoned during White Rock Lake wildfire evacuation
A dog that was thrown out of a vehicle last night during an evacuation along…
Dog burned in South Okanagan wildfire back with owner and recovering
A dog injured by South Okanagan wildfire is on the road to recovery after going…
B.C. SPCA searching for owner of dog found near Lytton
The B.C. SPCA is asking for the public's assistance to find the owner of a…
Kamloops pet food bank collecting donations for those evacuated by wildfires
A Kamloops organization is collecting pet food and other pet-related needs for people evacuated to…
B.C. SPCA activates emergency response for pets impacted by wildfires
As wildfire season escalates across the province, the B.C. SPCA is rolling out emergency response…
Dog seized by B.C. SPCA after travelling in crate strapped to back of RV
A dog found in a crate that was strapped to the back of an RV…
How to keep your dog cool at home in this heat: B.C. SPCA
There are a lot of new dog owners out there who decided to a pandemic…
iN VIDEO: SPCA launches cat overpopulation awareness campaign in Kamloops
B.C. SPCA is offering prizes in Kamloops with a new awareness campaign aimed at dispelling…
Dog service for seniors sees increasing interest in Kamloops
A service that helps seniors look after their pets is attracting new clients and volunteers…
Kelowna pet hospital becomes emergency clinic only due to vet shortage, spike in demand
Due to the unprecedented number of pets needing care and a shortage of vets, a…
B.C. SPCA calls for support amid growing veterinarian shortage in province
It's World Veterinary Day and the B.C. SPCA is bringing attention to a growing veterinarian…
Vernon cat in running for America’s Favourite Pet contest
A Vernon cat is currently in the running to be America’s favourite pet. Vernon resident…
New dog owners in B.C. say exercise main reason for acquiring a pet: survey
New dog owners in B.C. are more likely to have bought a pet to get…
Puppy stolen from vehicle in West Kelowna reunited with owner
A puppy stolen from a vehicle in West Kelowna earlier this week has been reunited…
Pair of dogs rescued by SPCA in Salmon Arm ready for adoption
After thousands of dollars were raised for two starving Akbash dogs in need of help…
Okanagan pet food bank struggling to keep up with demand in pandemic
A little more than a year after a pet food bank opened in Kelowna, demand…
Penticton group fighting to get 24/7 vet care in the South Okanagan
A Penticton group is leading the charge to get 24/7 veterinary care for the South Okanagan…
iN VIDEO: B.C. RCMP officers corral escaped pig with smell of food
This little piggy did not make it to the market, thanks to the help of…
Abused mother dog and her 10 puppies seized in northern B.C. find forever homes
A four-year-old dog has found a loving home after the B.C. SPCA intervened when it…
Classic dog names remain the most popular in the Central Okanagan
When it comes to dog names, most Central Okanagan residents are no more creative than…
B.C. SPCA warns of dangers to birds with backyard feeders
Seeing wild birds visit your backyard can be a joy but backyard feeders also come…