Our adorable 2027 calendar officially arrived in the BC SPCA Online Store!✨ Enjoy $10 off all orders $75 or more this weekend only! Just use code TREATYOURSELF10 at checkout. Hurry, offer ends Monday October 12 at midnight. Shop now: https://shop.spca.bc.ca/collections/all

We're hiring! Check out our current openings: https://spca.bc.ca/get-involved/careers/

No one should have to choose between their pet and a place to live. This provincial election, let's make sure candidates hear that you want change: https://spca.bc.ca/advocate/2026-provincial-election/ Authorized by the BC SPCA, registered sponsor under the Election Act, gr@spca.bc.ca

As Canada's Code of Practice for Sheep is being updated, a troubling practice remains permitted: manual blunt force trauma euthanasia for newborn lambs. We're urging decision-makers to require humane euthanasia methods to minimize pain and suffering: https://spca.bc.ca/advocate/sheep-code/

Your voice matters: Comment on Canada’s Sheep Welfare Standards

For the first time since 2013, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep is being updated, and the public is invited to provide input. You have until October 9th to review the draft Code and submit feedback before it is finalized.

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When we asked British Columbians what issues they want local governments to address, dog tethering was a clear concern. Read the full story and find out how you can help through the link below: https://ow.ly/Vz6150ZUyIE

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Tina and Hilda suffered while tethered outside. Learn why stronger protections are needed to prevent animals from suffering before it’s too late.

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A big thank you to these Girl Guides! Your kindness, hard work, and commitment to helping animals in need make a real difference. Thanks to supporters like you, we can continue providing care, comfort, and second chances to the animals who need us most.

Thanks to our caring friends at Petsecure*, every kind gift you make will be matched, up to $3,500. Help Alex today: https://medical.spca.bc.ca/animal/1499/ *Supported by a grant from Definity Financial Corporation, Petline Insurance Company

Want to help bats? Start with cats! When people think about protecting bats, cats don't usually come to mind. But keeping cats safe at home may be one of the simplest ways to help B.C.'s bat populations: https://spca.bc.ca/article/want-to-help-bats-start-with-cats/

A huge high paws to Georgia, shown in the photo with her dad, who turned her summer lemonade stand into a big act of kindness for the animals! 🍋🐾 Thank you, Georgia, for showing that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference.

Ready for darker fall walks?🍂🐾Shop our new Light-Up Collar and Reflective Bandana and get a Reflective ID Tag Clip FREE! Just add all three to your cart and the clip will be free at checkout. Offer ends Oct 3 at midnight. ❤️👉https://shop.spca.bc.ca/collections/fall-must-haves

Meet the adorable animals waiting for forever homes at our BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen Animal Centre! ❤️ www.adopt.spca.bc.ca

With the local government election coming up on Oct. 17, NOW is the time to speak up. ➡️Sign the petition calling for stronger, evidence-based animal control bylaws: https://spca.bc.ca/advocate/2026-local-government-election Authorized by BC SPCA, registered sponsor under LECFA, 1-855-622-7722

🐭 Fall is here and with temperatures beginning to drop, rodents will be looking for shelter indoors to stay warm. 🐀 Learn more about the four steps to prevent rodents from moving in and download our rodent-proofing checklist: https://animalkind.ca/rodent-proofing-your-home-in-4-simple-steps/

🎉 We've launched our new website! We hope you'll take a few minutes to look around: www.spca.bc.ca ❤ Thank you for being part of our community of animal lovers. Together we can create a more compassionate world for the animals we love.

🚨💔161 days in care 🚨💔 Kiya is a one in a million dog. Learn more about this sweet girl at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/790348/. | #VictoriaBC

⭐ Time is running out to make your pet a star! The competition is fierce, but every great underdog story has to start somewhere. Ready to see just how many people your pet has wrapped around their paw? Enter today! Must be 19+ to enter or vote. https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bcspcapetstar

Gracie has been on quite a journey. Escaping from a property overrun with cats, she and her kittens somehow snuck into a vehicle and ended up at the local dump. Help Gracie today: https://medical.spca.bc.ca/animal/1474/

Meet Sprinkles! This handsome guinea pig is eagerly awaiting his fur-ever home. Sprinkles came to the SPCA after his previous home was no longer suitable for him. Learn more about Sprinkles at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/793417/. | #KamloopsBC

🤔 Do you agree that animal control is a local government’s responsibility? As local elections get closer, it's important to know where your candidates stand and share with them that animal welfare issues are important and should be considered.

⭐ Could Your Pet Be the Next BC SPCA and Yellow Dog Brewing Star? ⭐ Enter your pet in the contest and start campaigning for votes. But hurry, the contest ends September 27 at 8 p.m.! https://www.gogophotocontest.com/bcspcapetstar Must be 19+ to enter or vote.

Have space for one more? ❤️ Barkley is a sweet and affectionate dog who enjoys spending time with his people. With the right guidance, structure, and understanding, Barkely has the potential to flourish. ❤️ Learn more about Barkley today: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/793520/ 📍: BC SPCA Kelowna

Kitty and Boots are a bonded pair of sweet 13-year-old cats looking for a peaceful home to spend their golden years together. They love cuddling with each other and their people, enjoying quiet evenings on the couch filled with pets and affection. ❤️: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/793610/

Meet Constance 🧡 A confident senior cat, part-time curtain hider, full-time tranquility expert. Once she's settled in, she's the perfect quiet companion who enjoys neck scratches and life's simple pleasures. Adopt: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/792684/

Before the October 17 election, we need your help to reach out to every candidate, and we’ve created a guide for you to do just that! DOWNLOAD THE ELECTION TOOLKIT TODAY: https://spca.bc.ca/2026-local-government-election Authorized by BC SPCA, registered sponsor under LECFA, 855-622-7722

Huge love to Macie, Sam, and Ruby — three friends who poured their hearts into a lemonade stand to help the animals! Their smiles say it all: kindness, teamwork, and a whole lot of heart. Thank you from the animals for showing so much love and making our community brighter. High paws!💕🐾

Last week, three friendly cats were found in Richmond. If your pet went missing today, would someone be able to contact you? 📧 Email us at info@bcpetregistry.ca with any questions. We'd much rather help you today than try to identify your pet tomorrow.

Do you know what to do if you find a stray dog in your community? Watch our video below to learn about what British Columbians thought and get the correct answer at the end!

Remember Tuff? ❤️ The lovable mastiff mix who stole hearts across BC SPCA social media has found the perfect forever home... and a new name, too! Tuff, now Timber, is thriving on a beautiful five-acre farm in the Okanagan with his loving family.

Meet DJO! 🖤🤍 If you’re looking for a kitten who is equal parts adventurous, playful, and sweet, DJO might just be your perfect match. 🐾💕Learn more about this sweet boy at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/792935/. | #PrinceRupertBC

Sheep need your voice as Canada's Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep is being updated! Your feedback matters, and you do not need to be an expert to have your say. ➡️ https://spca.bc.ca/news/your-voice-matters-comment-on-canadas-sheep-welfare-standards/

Your Voice Matters: Comment on Canada’s Sheep Welfare Standards

The Sheep Code of Practice is being updated, and your voice can ensure these standards help protect animal welfare.

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