BC SPCA

What if one classroom presentation could inspire a future advocate for animals? ❤️ BC SPCA classroom presentations help students explore animal welfare through interactive, curriculum-linked learning experiences: https://spca.bc.ca/get-involved/for-kids-teens/request-a-classroom-presentation/

🐾Come work with us! Check out current opportunities at: spca.bc.ca/get-involved/careers

🦇 Happy International Bat Week🦇 ⚠️ Please note that bats are known to carry rabies in B.C. and should never be touched with bare hands. Contact your doctor, veterinarian or local public health authority immediately in cases of direct contact with a bat.

The OCT 24 provincial election is your chance to have a say on pet-friendly housing. Get out and vote to keep families together: https://spca.bc.ca/advocate/2026-provincial-election Authorized by the BC SPCA, registered sponsor under the Election Act, gr@spca.bc.ca

🐾 Looking for a loyal companion with a heart as big as her paws? Meet Hadanii, a 1.5-year-old spayed Rottie/Kelpie cross who's ready to find her forever family! Hadanii is a sweet girl who gets along well with other dogs and is already house-trained. ❤️: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/794022/

🐾Welcome back to Halloween Hazards with the BC SPCA! 🐾 Pets can still enjoy treats made especially for them on Halloween. Check out your local pet supply store or dog bakery for Halloween-themed treats that your pet will love!

❤️Transfer day at the BC SPCA Maple Ridge Animal Centre! ❤️ We can’t wait to find forever loving homes for all of the sweet new animals in our care. #bcspca #adoptbcspca #dogs #cats #helpanimals

37 cats and kittens were rescued from a property cluttered with garbage and feces. Read their full story and contribute towards urgent care for animals in need like these cats and kittens today: https://spca.bc.ca/give/animal-emergency/

Sign the petition calling for stronger animal control bylaws across British Columbia: spca.bc.ca/advocate/2026-local-election And remember to get out and vote on October 17 at the local government election.

Just some deer fawn currently in care at our BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre enjoying carrot treats. 💚

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/

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

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/

A huge shout-out to these two young entrepreneurs, who hosted a lemonade stand and raised $42.25 to help animals in need! ❤️ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. High paws! 🐾

This past weekend, our Nanaimo Animal Centre welcomed animal lovers from across the community for a day of connection, learning, and support for animals. 🐾 Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success.❤️

Our BC Pet Registry team had the best time meeting so many animal lovers at Pet-A-Palooza! ❤️ We scanned OVER 350 dogs! And 79 had microchips that were unregistered! Take a moment today to check your pet’s permanent ID and registration. Need help? Email our team at: info@bcpetregistry.ca

❤️🐾High paws to this group of young entrepreneurs from the Vancouver Animal Centre! This group held a lemonade stand and raised $210 for animals in need and this isn't the first time. We can't thank you enough for your continued support! 💕

Meet Marvin! 🐾 Marvin is… quite the puppy. 😂 He has places to go, people to see, things to investigate, and apparently a running commentary to provide along the way. Learn more about Marvin at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/793176/. | #qathetbc

Meet Camille! Camille is an energetic, fun-loving French Bulldog looking for her forever home! Learn more about Camille at https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/792850/. | #VancouverBC

Our AnimalKind and BC Pet Registry teams had so much fun meeting so many animals lovers at the Delta Community Animal Expo! We loved getting to share stories, scan pet IDs and even meeting BC SPCA alums! We'll be at Pet-a-Palooza on Aug 23 so be sure to come by!

🖤 Meet Rick! 🖤⁠Rick is looking for a patient person who will give him a little time to settle in. New surroundings can make him anxious, but once he realizes you’re just there to be his friend, his sweet personality starts to shine! ⁠ ⁠❤️: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/792974/ 📍: ⁠#WilliamsLakeBC

🦝Wild ARC is caring for 32 raccoons, most of them orphaned after losing their parents to human-related causes. From bottle feeding to enrichment and skill-building, every raccoon is getting a second chance: https://spca.bc.ca/news/bc-spca-wild-arc-is-caring-for-32-raccoons-most-of-which-are-orphans/

We're thrilled to share that LeBron and King found their forever home! ❤️These sweet senior boys came into our care looking for a fresh start. After recovering from dental surgery in foster care, where they received lots of love and extra TLC, they were ready. A huge thank you to their adopters 🐾❤️🏡