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Charlie, a 22-year-old donkey, has found his forever home at a farm in B.C. after a viral post by BC SPCA back in September. (BC SPCA)

Senior donkey finds forever home at B.C. farm

22-year-old Frank had severe dental disease

Charlie, a 22-year-old donkey, has found his forever home at a farm in B.C. after a viral post by BC SPCA back in September. (BC SPCA)
(BC SPCA/Submitted)

30 Dachshunds seized from Okanagan breeder

The dogs were living in small, urine and feces soiled crates

(BC SPCA/Submitted)
Missing a cat. This cat from Penticton hitched a ride over 1,000 km. (BC SPCA)

Cat hitches ride from Penticton to Dawson Creek

The cat wasn’t discovered until he was 1,000 km from home

Missing a cat. This cat from Penticton hitched a ride over 1,000 km. (BC SPCA)
17 dogs have been seized from a North Okanagan breeder. (BC SPCA photo)

16 Yorkshire terriers, pregnant Pomeranian seized from B.C. breeder

BC SPCA caring for 16 Yorkshire terriers and 1 pregnant Pomeranian

17 dogs have been seized from a North Okanagan breeder. (BC SPCA photo)
Fish the dog has gained 10 pounds since being brought in after being found emaciated near Enderby at Kingfisher. The BC SPCA hopes somebody will adopt Fish. (Contributed)

Emaciated Lab found in North Okanagan putting on the pounds

Fish – so named as he was found near Kingfisher – continues to get better at BCSPCA branch in Salmon Arm

Fish the dog has gained 10 pounds since being brought in after being found emaciated near Enderby at Kingfisher. The BC SPCA hopes somebody will adopt Fish. (Contributed)
Bert a racing pigeon from Nanaimo ended up near Williams Lake in August. (BCSPCA Williams Lake photo)

Nanaimo racing pigeon ends up 743 km off course near Williams Lake

Bert was released on Aug. 17 from home

Bert a racing pigeon from Nanaimo ended up near Williams Lake in August. (BCSPCA Williams Lake photo)
An Ocean Park resident is encouraging people to use glue traps wisely, if they must use them at all, after helping a crow caught in one of the sticky traps in Crescent Beach in August. (Joshua J Cotten/Unsplash photo)

Crow stuck in rodent trap spurs B.C. woman to speak against glue board use

Ocean Park resident recalls how Crescent Beach walk opened her eyes to traps

An Ocean Park resident is encouraging people to use glue traps wisely, if they must use them at all, after helping a crow caught in one of the sticky traps in Crescent Beach in August. (Joshua J Cotten/Unsplash photo)
The BC SPCA is offering support to pet owners who are dealing with the threat of wildfires. (BC SPCA photo)

BC SPCA taking in pets of wildfire evacuees, deploying more staff in Thompson-Okanagan

BC SPCA has 24 animals in their care with more requests coming in

The BC SPCA is offering support to pet owners who are dealing with the threat of wildfires. (BC SPCA photo)
This kitten was among 111 distressed animals seized from a Lower Mainland property by the BC SPCA on Aug. 16, 2023. (BC SPCA photo)

111 animals, including reptile, seized from B.C. property; SPCA investigating

Cats, dogs, reptile among distressed critters removed from Lower Mainland property Aug. 16

This kitten was among 111 distressed animals seized from a Lower Mainland property by the BC SPCA on Aug. 16, 2023. (BC SPCA photo)
Tilly, the very lucky, very injured kitten was discovered in Quesnel by kind residents who got her to the SPCA for significant medical attention. (Photo by SPCA)

Alone, severely hurt kitten rescued by Good Samaritan in Quesnel

Hurt kitten was found on the shores of Dragon Lake, taken to SPCA

Tilly, the very lucky, very injured kitten was discovered in Quesnel by kind residents who got her to the SPCA for significant medical attention. (Photo by SPCA)
Fish, a nine-year-old Labrador retriever, was brought into the BC SPCA Shuswap centre after being found emaciated near Kingfisher. (BC SPCA photo)

Fish the fighter: Emaciated Labrador found in rural North Okanagan

Fish was brought to BC SPCA Shuswap animal centre bone-thin, covered in sores

Fish, a nine-year-old Labrador retriever, was brought into the BC SPCA Shuswap centre after being found emaciated near Kingfisher. (BC SPCA photo)
Saki and Asha, one-year-old husky mixes, were abandoned outside a Prince George BC SPCA facility with porcupine quills embedded in their faces. (BC SPCA)

Abandoned dogs with porcupine quills in their faces left outside BC SPCA centre

1-year-old husky mixes believed to be sisters

Saki and Asha, one-year-old husky mixes, were abandoned outside a Prince George BC SPCA facility with porcupine quills embedded in their faces. (BC SPCA)
Brad Pitt is one of the rabbits available for adoption in the BC SPCA’s half-price ‘bunanza’ event, July 14-23. (Contributed photo)

BC SPCA offering 50% off rabbit adoption fees in ‘bunanza’ event July 14-23

Increase in numbers means B.C. residents can adopt a bunny for half-price

Brad Pitt is one of the rabbits available for adoption in the BC SPCA’s half-price ‘bunanza’ event, July 14-23. (Contributed photo)
Premier David Eby announced $12 million for four new SPCA shelters in B.C. Monday. (Jeffrey Ferrier/Twitter)

B.C. government dishes out $12 million for 4 new SPCA shelters

Vancouver, Prince George, Duncan and Fort St. John to receive new facilities

Premier David Eby announced $12 million for four new SPCA shelters in B.C. Monday. (Jeffrey Ferrier/Twitter)
One of the 21 cats and eight kittens surrendered to the BC SPCA from a property in Powell River recentlly. (BC SPCA)

SPCA caring for 21 cats, 8 kittens surrendered from B.C. property

15 cats remaining in Powell River, the rest transferred to Comox, Parksville and Nanaimo

One of the 21 cats and eight kittens surrendered to the BC SPCA from a property in Powell River recentlly. (BC SPCA)
The BC SPCA seized 162 rabbits, including the ones in the photo, from an Abbotsford home on May 26. (Photo: Suzaku Sanctuary)

SPCA seizes 162 rabbits from Abbotsford property

Owner says animals were not in danger and he is appealing decision

The BC SPCA seized 162 rabbits, including the ones in the photo, from an Abbotsford home on May 26. (Photo: Suzaku Sanctuary)
Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.

Every puppy should have a boy: Estate donation of nearly $1M left to Kelowna BC SPCA

Paul Bilyk donates $910,764 to Kelowna BC SPCA

Jaycee drops off donation at the Kelowna BC SPCA. Facebook.
Victoria Olynik of the Shuswap SPCA pet food bank, ready to make deliveries. (BC SPCA/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Soaring demand has BC SPCA food banks bearing the brunt

Additional programs and services have been created to help, but public support is still needed

Victoria Olynik of the Shuswap SPCA pet food bank, ready to make deliveries. (BC SPCA/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Two dead cats on a lawn of a house on Fairfield Island in Chilliwack posted on a Facebook group on Monday, May 8, 2023. (Meghan Bee Facebook photo)

3 dead cats found on a Chilliwack lawn within 4 days leads to questions and speculation

Some Fairfield Island neighbours blame a coyote attack as RCMP and SPCA investigate other causes

Two dead cats on a lawn of a house on Fairfield Island in Chilliwack posted on a Facebook group on Monday, May 8, 2023. (Meghan Bee Facebook photo)
A lack of pet-friendly housing tends to be the No. 1 reason why people surrender adult animals to shelters, according to the BC SPCA. (Brenda Anderson photo)

Finding pet-friendly rental housing more problematic than ever in B.C.

‘The No. 1 reason for surrender of adult animals to our shelters is lack of pet-friendly housing’

A lack of pet-friendly housing tends to be the No. 1 reason why people surrender adult animals to shelters, according to the BC SPCA. (Brenda Anderson photo)