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Kyle, advocating for change can be difficult. The BC SPCA needs to know what issues are most important to you, to make sure we ask the new federal government for the most urgent changes first. 

The Federal Election is on October 21st and we want to set an agenda on what to advocate for - but we need YOUR help. Please take a moment to tell us your top three animal welfare priorities so we can share your concerns with MPs and the Federal Government. 

Have your voice heard!

Thank you so much for adding your voice to help animals,

Alison Cuffley
BC SPCA's advocacy team

Dear Kyle,

In early May 2019, the BC SPCA took custody of a one-year-old female German shepherd in critical condition. The dog, named Hope, was suffering from emaciation, dehydration, extreme muscle wasting and a severe neck wound.

Kevin Timothy of Chemainus, has been charged with animal cruelty pursuant to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act following a BC SPCA investigation.

“Hope had been abandoned in the woods, tied to a tree with a plastic and wire cable,” says Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA. “The cable was tied so tightly that her face was pressed to the tree and she could not lay down or move and the wire was deeply embedded into her neck.” When she was found, she was delirious and too weak to walk.

Read the full story here.

Thank you for being there for animals like Hope.

In gratitude,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Hello Kyle,

Start your holiday shopping today! Every order helps the animals! Check out all the amazing new arrivals and enjoy FREE SHIPPING when you donate or spend over $75!

Show off your support by wearing the Advocate unisex T-shirt and Advocate unisex zip up hoodie!

Do you know someone who loves grumpy cats? They need the Mood be like Unisex T-shirt and Nope. Cat Unisex T-shirt! 

Do you think all dogs are good bois and do you have to pet them all? If so, check out the Good Bois Unisex T-shirt and Hold my Coffee Unisex T-shirt!

Do you like kittens more than babies? Check out the I'll hold grudges, wine, and kittens (but not babies) T-shirt!

Spoil your dog and get them a new dog jacket, dog sweater, and toys!

Window alert decals are the ultimate stocking stuffers!

Get your 2020 BC SPCA Calendar today!

Help an orphaned kitten for a day!

Meow for now,  

Vanessa B

shop@spca.bc.ca

Dear Kyle,

Casey, a sweet border collie-husky mix, lay wedged around her nine wee newborn puppies, doing her best to protect them from the extreme temperature.

She was unable to even lift her head inside the small cardbord box where she was trapped. All she could do was whimper in fear, not knowing why she and her babies were trapped with no food or water.

You may have heard Casey's story already. And, I understand if you -- a loving friend to animals -- find it a very distressing story.

How could someone trap even one animal a tiny produce box half her size, let alone a young mum and her nine helpless newborn pups?

I thought you'd be interested to learn how the story ends.

Will Casey and her pups find comfort and joy this holiday season? Read the rest of their story here!

With gratitude,

Rachel Zant

BC SPCA

Hello Kyle,

We can't wait 'til Black Friday to get you a deal. Use the code EARLYACCESS to get 15% off your order AND if you order now we will send you a free In Case of Emergency Sticker with any purchase from the store OR donation in the Gift Catalogue. 

Hurry! Offer ends Monday, Nov 18th. 

If that wasn't enough, enjoy FREE SHIPPING when you donate or spend over $75!

Get your 2020 BC SPCA Calendar today!

Spoil your dog and get them a new dog jacket, dog sweater, and toys!

Window alert decals are the ultimate stocking stuffers!

Donate Senior care for a day ($27)!

Meow for now,  

Vanessa B

shop@spca.bc.ca

Dear Kyle,

You can have your gift matched today only -- and help an animal find their purr-fect match!

When I met Ron, he was a tiny black and white kitten shivering in the corner of the room, wedged behind a scratching post, trying to get as far away from any humans as possible. Every time a hand would come near, he'd cower in fright.

In stark contrast, his tortoise-shell sister, Hermione would run right up and let anyone pet her. Then she'd come back and curl up beside her brother, and you could tell he felt safer with her by his side.

Sweet little Ron and Hermione came to the BC SPCA during a large-scale seizure of cats from a serious hoarding situation in Penticton. More than 160 cats living in a one-room trailer, fighting for a warm spot to sleep, clean water and food. You can imagine the scene.

As happens with cats in these types of situations, Ron was terrified of humans, but very comfortable with cats. He and Hermione were transferred to the Vancouver shelter, where Ron received behavioural rehab to gain a better chance of adoption.

Over a month or more, our dedicated shelter staff worked with Ron to get him comfortable with humans. 

As you might guess, many people wanted to adopt Hermione because of her lovable personality. But our staff really wanted to keep the bonded pair together. They believed it would give Ron the best shot at finding peace in his forever home.

One day, a family came in to the shelter happy to adopt both kittens. Although Ron hid under the bed at first, over time, he came out of his shell, following his sister's lead. He'd play with cat toys and snuggle with his humans, purring and happy to have his soft fur stroked.

Tragically, Hermione developed some serious genetic health issues and began having seizures. It was terrifying and heartbreaking for her family. The veterinarians believe the seizures were from a genetic abnormality in Hermione's brain -- likely due to the conditions she was born into.

Despite her family's best efforts to care for her, sweet Hermione passed away not long after her first birthday. You could say she stayed strong long enough to be sure her brother would be okay in his new home. 

I'm blessed to say that the family I'm speaking of is actually my own! Here's Ron now. He continues to come out of his shell, and is now very bonded with me -- his human 'mum'.

Ron and Hermione were a purr-fect match, and -- thanks to generous people like you -- they found their perfect home!

In honour of this match, we're thrilled to anounce that a group of generous animal lovers has offered to match all gifts made today, up to $10,000. 

Your compassionate gift will give more animals like Ron and Hermione the care they need to find comfort and joy this holiday season.

I've made a gift in honour of sweet Hermione and the impact she had on our family for the short time she was with us. Will you join me?

Have your gift matched today!

So every animal can find their match,

Rachel Zant
Officer, Annual Giving
BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Imagine crossing the ocean from China without food and water for three weeks. That’s exactly what happened to one poor little six-year-old cat who was trapped in a dark and cold shipping cargo container. During this harrowing ordeal, all she knew was gnawing hunger and debilitating thirst. She clung to life by licking drops of condensation from the walls.

She was barely conscious when the container was opened in Prince George.  Loyal animal lovers like you came together to save her with emergency medical care, and started her on her long road to recovery.  You won’t believe how far she’s come!
Watch the video of her amazing comeback from a terrifying nightmare.

When Journey came into our care, she was so emaciated you could count her ribs, and she was suffering from liver disease caused by starvation. But her mental torment proved to be far more difficult to overcome than her physical agony.

For a long time, she froze in terror every time she saw a human. We didn’t think we’d be able to save this anguished little cat.  But our expert veterinarian behaviorist, Dr. Karen van Haaften took her home, giving up her scarce free time, to work with her tirelessly. Journey slowly overcame her debilitating fear of humans.

I can’t think of anything harder for an animal to overcome than terror. I’m deeply touched by how you and other animal lovers came together to make this possible.

Please watch Journey’s video to see the remarkable impact loving humans like you have in a terrified animal’s life. Then, just like Dr. van Haaften, will you go out of your way to help animals like Journey overcome terrifying fear by making a generous gift today? 

With deep gratitude,

Rachel Zant
BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

At nearly 13 years old, Teki found herself all alone in the world... sitting in an animal shelter, scared, confused and in need of surgery.

Years of neglect meant she also needed oral surgery and a saggy mass in front of her left hind leg that will need to be carefully monitored in case it impedes her walking.

She was underweight, her ribs showing through her dull, oily coat.

In spite of being in pain, barely mobile and generally uncomfortable, Teki shows staff she still has plenty of love left to give. Her unwavering sweetness and trust in people instantly fills you with joy.

Teki is a very laid-back girl who loves nothing more than to fall asleep on the couch in front of a warm fire. She gets along well with dogs and loves people. She has a wonderful temperament and deserves an awesome retirement home!

Dogs spend their whole lives loving us.

As a caring friend to animals, I think you'd agree that when it comes to their twilight years, we need to love them back even more!

This gift provides a day of regular care plus special medication, extra bedding and modified exercise that a senior animal like Teki needs.

The estimated costs of Teki's care, including surgery, is $1,690. You can help raise funds for her and all the senior animals that end up in our care. Thank you!

Thank you for caring! 

With the deepest gratitude,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

P.S. In the Vernon area? Apply to adopt Teki

Dear Kyle,

With close to $25,000 already raised, we're almost halfway to our goal. You can help get $50,000 to the animals today!

Remember, your gift today will be matched. That means you'll help twice as many animals in pain, suffering from cruelty, neglect and abandonment. 

Give more animals like Mistletoe comfort and joy!

Please -- make your gift as soon as possible to ensure it will be matched!

Thank you helping the animals,

Craig Daniell
CEO, BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Did you hear? A generous donor has offered to match ALL gifts made across our website today only - up to $50,000!

That means you can help animals like Marshall...

This sweet 8-month old puppy just came into our care after developing painful sores and lesions all over his body. He's underweight and very weak after developing mange so badly it caused a secondary infection.


This innocent pup was brought into the BC SPCA Comox Shelter when his owner could no longer give him the proper care he clearly so desperately needs. Marshall will need gentle daily bathing and skin treatments, and a loving foster home for him to recover in.


Despite being in constant pain from his condition, Marshall is a very calm dog who loves to give kisses of gratitude to the humans helping him.

Please help sweet young Marshall get the loving care he deserves. 

Remember: the Eldon & Anne Foote Foundation has offered to match all gifts made today - Giving Tuesday - up to $50,000.

Donate now and your gift will be matched! Your gift will go to help Marshall and the matching funds will go into our general Medical Fund to help more animals like him.

With gratitude,

Eileen Drever

BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Your gift will help TWICE as many animals today.

That's right. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday over, it's time for Giving Tuesday. Thanks to a generous $50,000 matching gift offer, now's your chance to help even more animals in desperate need right now.

One of the animals you will help is Mistletoe, who appears to have been intentionally abandoned deep in the woods. 

In the cold north, in remote woods, and surrounded by snow, she could have laid down and fallen asleep in a cold snowy grave, but tiny Mistletoe struggled to survive.

Desperate and confused, she became entangled in dense brush, and wasn't even able to move enough to stay warm. Her time was running out. 

In what could be described as a Christmas miracle, her weakening cries came to the ears of a hiker. They went out of their way to discover the sound of the soft whimpers in the distance. After untangling her, they brought her to the shelter where we are currently working to save her.

Mistletoe still has a long road to recovery. We're awaiting her blood panels, as the vet is concerned that the stress on her organs may have led to damage. She had clearly been neglected before being abandoned.  She has cherry eye, which is normally easy to treat, but Mistletoe's case is so bad that the eye has ulcerated and is at risk of rupturing.

As you can see, sweet Mistletoe needs more than kisses to make her feel better this holiday season.

Giving Tuesday is about going out of your way to make the world a better place.

And today, your gift will be twice as powerful because it will be doubled by a matching gift from the Eldon & Anne Foote Fund.

Will you take a moment out of your day to help abused and injured animals? Mistletoe and animals like her are entirely reliant on loyal animal lovers like you.

Your loving gift brings them in from the cold and gives them emergency medical care. Your loving gift is the protective hug they so desperately need.

Please make your gift as soon as possible to ensure it will be matched!

Thank you so much for your loyalty to the animals on this important day of giving back.

Together, for the animals,

Craig Daniell
CEO, BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

When pets come in and out of our lives, they leave little paw prints on our hearts.

Gone too soon, they leave us with memories of the unconditional love that never falters despite our many imperfections. They inspire us to be better people, to love truer and live up to the image of who they believe we already are.

One such dog, Rogue, who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, has inspired his guardian to do something we know would make him proud. His mum has graciously offered to match up to $10,000 when you make a gift  through our gift catalogue.

For instance, each $27 you give represents one day in care of a special needs or senior animal that will be spending the holidays without a family to call their own.

Rogue found his way home through the BC SPCA once, and his mum knows that other dogs just need a chance, however long it takes, to find their forever person.

Your gift today in memory of a loved and lost pet will have double the impact.

You'll give animals twice as much chance to find a perfect match of their own.

In memory of those we've loved and lost,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Four dogs have just been rescued from deplorable conditions at a backyard breeder in Maple Ridge.

You can help these innocent souls recover from their horrible ordeal. You can give them hope for a brighter future filled with love, comfort and joy.

Constable Carey, the Animal Protection Officer who attended the scene, described the areas where the dogs were kept as "scattered with garbage, piles of feces, beer cans and scrap metal." Many of the dogs were tethered by large chains, with mud and foul smelling materials all around. There was minimal access to shelter, bedding or safe dry areas to rest.

We are so grateful to the person who went to this property to purchase a puppy and called our Animal Helpline to report the horrifying conditions the animals were living in.

"This time of year, it's especially hard to find animals living outside in these type of conditions...It's cold, wet and lonely for them," says Const. Carey. 

"These pups were being sold off for money, perhaps for Christmas presents or a vacation to a warm place, but none for veterinary care, a doghouse that might provide warmth, a soft blanket, or the comfort and joy that a toy might bring while confined to a dark trailer or tethered by a chain, drinking out of a garbage can lid."

These sweet shepherds were surrendered by their owner and are now in shelter being treated for their physical ailments.

Reena has injured back legs and is limping severely;

Pasanya is recovering from a recent dog bite to her face.

All are underweight and have a mud fever type dermatitis due to being tethered in muddy/wet conditions.

Will you join me in making a gift to help these and other animals find the comfort and joy they deserve this holiday season?

So every animal can find comfort and joy,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Together for all the animals who need us,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Other animals you can help

Dear Kyle,

I thought you'd want to know right away.

We've just found three cats, shivering, starving and alone, abandoned in an extremely filthy motor home. Sadly, a fourth sweet kitty was found shivering, emaciated and dehydrated underneath the trailer. Her health issues were so severe that she had to be humanely euthanized when she arrived at the vet.

The three other cats are now in shelter, being treated for the chronic effects of prolonged dehydration and starvation. We aren't sure if they are going to survive, but are doing everything we can for them.

It looks like these cats may have been living alone, locked in that motorhome, for more than five weeks. They survived by licking moisture from the ice that had formed inside the freezing cold space. There was no food or water to be found.

How could someone leave these innocent animals alone, inside a trailer, unable to fend for themselves?

I'm so very grateful that someone went out of their way to call and report their concern for these cats.

Will you go out of your way and make a special gift to help these cats, and other animals like them, get the essential care and treatment they need?

Because every animal deserves a safe and loving home,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Can you imagine being stuck in a violent relationship, with no safe space to take your pet, and threats of harm against your furbaby if you leave them behind when you flee?

Tragically, abusers will often use animals against the humans in their life (there is a clear link between animal abuse and other forms of family violence). That’s why, thanks to your generosity, the BC SPCA offers compassionate boarding to pets whose humans are fleeing violence.

Prevention is right there in our name. I think we’d all far prefer to prevent cruelty and violence to animals and humans, then help heal after horrific traumas.

Even while we work for a better future, we’re so grateful that you’re there for animals like Luna who need help now!

This little Pomeranian was was thrown in her crate from a 6th floor balcony in a violent domestic dispute. The absolute terror she must have felt...

Miraculously, this tiny dog survived that horrific fall.
Police were called and the BC SPCA were dispatched to investigate. After some brave witnesses came forward, officers were able to rescue this tiny terrified pup.

Luna was rushed to the vet, and miraculously survived her head trauma. 

Please make your gift today for two reasons:

1.  There’s often a spike in serious cruelty reports at this time of year. I wonder if it’s because more people are home to notice if something doesn’t seem quite right in their neighbourhood? We’re grateful to Good Samaritans who go out of their way to report cruelty. Your gift helps us step in and rescue animals like Luna who need emergency care.

2.  Rescue is important, but prevention is even better. Your gift provides a safe refuge for animals caught in violent homes. May more animals like Luna find a safe refuge so they don’t need a miracle to survive. Let’s work together to continue to build a better future for animals, for Luna. Please make a gift today, not only because it is the last two days to get a 2019 charitable tax receipt, but also because you believe there is a better future for animals and you want to be a part of that.

With deep gratitude,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Do you remember Kiki from earlier this year? She was rescued from a horrific situation and she was recently reunited with the officer that saved her! 

Watch her whole story here:

The SPCA was alerted to Kiki’s condition when a member of the public called in to report that a puppy had been allegedly abused by one of its owners and was being taken to a local animal hospital. Animal Protection Officers arrived at the hospital and Kiki was surrendered to the SPCA. 

The eight-month-old Pomeranian had a bandage tied tightly around one of her rear legs resulting in a large open skin infection, which had spread to her back and legs.

X-rays showed she had a number of older fractures to her ribs. “Kiki is in unbelievable pain. Her entire back and legs have had all the skin removed due to the infection. Kiki’s skin has literally rotted off of her and she has fractured ribs,” says Vancouver SPCA branch manager Jodi Dunlop. 

Kiki was lucky that someone cared enough to report her suffering, cared enough to come to her rescue and cared enough to donate towards it all.

Who will be there to care enough for the next kiki? Will it be you?

With deep gratitude,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Black Lab Dixie needs your help!

Typical Labrador Dixie picks up a toy to greet you the second she sees you coming. Never without a toy in her mouth and a wag in her tail, it was heartbreaking to find that Dixie was hiding constant pain.

Dixie was brought into our care as a stray when she was found wandering lost and alone, waiting for someone to help her. After being brought into the shelter, staff discovered she had ruptured her cranial cruciate ligaments in her back legs, which means the ligaments in her legs have weakened over time and eventually ruptured.

Every step for her is agony.

Dixie's surgery and care is expected to exceed $6,000. Please help her get the love and support she needs. This good girl deserves a deserves some holiday cheer, please donate now.
spca.bc.ca/medicalemergency

Thank you for caring about animals!

Devastating reports from Australia are reminding us that humans AND animals are extremely vulnerable during a disaster.

Dear Kyle

With just a few minutes of your time you can wrap protective arms around animals caught in emergencies here at home. 

The B.C. government is seeking input on modernizing B.C.’s Emergency Management Legislation by January 31st.

Yes, I want to protect animals by getting them included in B.C.’s emergency legislation!

Currently B.C.’s Emergency legislation does not require local authorities to include domestic animals into emergency planning, response or emergency support services and this puts both animals and humans at risk. 

During 2017 and 2018 we saw the impacts in B.C. of the worst flood and wildfire seasons we’ve ever seen with tens of thousands of people evacuated. The BC SPCA deployed staff and resources to help pets and pet guardians under evacuation orders. 

I’m afraid that we’ll see more and more terrible wildfire seasons, and other climate emergencies…and if we don’t strengthen our emergency systems the consequences could be horrific, for animals and humans. 

Yes, as a compassionate animal lover, I will stand with other BC SPCA supporters to call for animals to be included in emergency planning and response.

The January 31st deadline to let the B.C. government know how important it is that animals are included is fast approaching!

Will you take a few minutes of your time today to join with other kind animal lovers across B.C. in calling for better protection for animals in an emergency? 

Working together for animals,
Craig Daniell, CEO

Dear Kyle,

Gorgeous Saint Bernard boy Brownie, was brought into care with a gunshot wound to his leg! Vets think that he was shot 1-2 weeks earlier and has been suffering in pain every day since.

X-rays show that the shot fractured his right hind leg and the bullet fragment is still embedded into deep in his leg.

He will require a specialized surgery to remove the bullet and stabilize his leg with pins temporarily, while it heals. These pins will stick out of his legs so he will be on a careful exercise routine and will need to be kept from licking them.

With the deepest gratitude,

Ashley Dent
BC SPCA

Other animals you can help

Devastating reports from Australia are reminding us that humans AND animals are extremely vulnerable during a disaster.

Dear Kyle

With just a few minutes of your time you can wrap protective arms around animals caught in emergencies here at home. 

The B.C. government is seeking input on modernizing B.C.’s Emergency Management Legislation by January 31st.

Yes, I want to protect animals by getting them included in B.C.’s emergency legislation!

Currently B.C.’s Emergency legislation does not require local authorities to include domestic animals into emergency planning, response or emergency support services and this puts both animals and humans at risk. 

During 2017 and 2018 we saw the impacts in B.C. of the worst flood and wildfire seasons we’ve ever seen with tens of thousands of people evacuated. The BC SPCA deployed staff and resources to help pets and pet guardians under evacuation orders. 

I’m afraid that we’ll see more and more terrible wildfire seasons, and other climate emergencies…and if we don’t strengthen our emergency systems the consequences could be horrific, for animals and humans. 

Yes, as a compassionate animal lover, I will stand with other BC SPCA supporters to call for animals to be included in emergency planning and response.

The January 31st deadline to let the B.C. government know how important it is that animals are included is fast approaching!

Will you take a few minutes of your time today to join with other kind animal lovers across B.C. in calling for better protection for animals in an emergency? 

Working together for animals,
Craig Daniell, CEO

48 hours till we make recommendations to the B.C. government. 

Can we tell them that YOU think including animals in emergency planning and response shouldn't be optional? Please sign now!

Dear Kyle

With just a few minutes of your time you can wrap protective arms around animals caught in disasters like wildfires and floods. 

The B.C. government is seeking input on modernizing B.C.’s Emergency Management Legislation. They've invited us to share our thoughts with them on Thursday!

Yes, I want to protect animals by getting them included in B.C.’s emergency legislation!

Currently B.C.’s Emergency legislation does not require local authorities to include domestic animals into emergency planning, response or emergency support services and this puts both animals and humans at risk. 

Our recommendations will include asking that:

• The B.C. government require local authorities to include domestic animals in emergency planning, response and emergency support services.

• Animal-focused organizations be included in emergency collaboration and coordination at the regional level.

• Organizations providing animal care be required to have emergency plans, just as those who care for human lives are required to.

Yes, as a compassionate animal lover, I will stand with other BC SPCA supporters to call for animals to be included in emergency planning and response.

At our meeting on January 23rd we want to share with the B.C. government how important this issue is for British Columbians. 

Will you take a few minutes of your time today to join with other kind animal lovers across B.C. in calling for better protection for animals in an emergency? 

Working together for animals,
Craig Daniell, CEO

Dear Kyle,

Dogs like Si need a lot of love and attention. Whether abused, injured or abandoned, they are often anxious and fearful. They need careful, consistent care both of their physical needs and to help them learn to trust humans again.

What dogs like Si need more than anything is TIME. They need time to learn that people can be kind and trusted. You can give Si a day of shelter and love so he can have as long as he needs to find his person.

This gift ensures a dog like Si gets a day of healthy meals, a cozy place to shelter, cuddles, play and behaviour modification training to help him find his forever home.

Sensational Si is looking for a VERY experienced breed savvy guardian. Si wants plenty of physical and mental stimulation. Long hikes, jogs, fetch and positive training sessions are right up his alley!

Si has not had a great life so far and needs a guardian committed to giving him a good routine. He doesn’t like to be alone, he gets very anxious/destructive and barky. His dream home would be with adults only and no other animals in the home who can help make him more comfortable being alone.

He is a very nice boy with a nice temperament but needs extra special support with his anxiety. He is just very anxious being alone and can be extremely destructive, so his new guardian should be retired, work from home or have a flexible schedule to help work on this.

Si has some obsessive behaviours with brooms or metal bowls, garbage cans and anything with water inside. He fixates on these items when left alone. Giving him water in a bowl and leaving him alone isn’t successful as he plays in it and plays with the bowl. This behaviour has improved a lot in shelter and he now drinks out of a ceramic bowl without knocking it over:) These behaviours may have developed out of boredom and living outdoors with no entertainment. Si is hoping to find his perfect match who will give him that extra support.

Si needs to bond with any new adopter with multiple visits as he is extremely anxious and can’t settle with strangers. Driving in the car is fine for short periods but long drives he can’t cope emotionally, we are continuing to work on this behaviour. He will absolutely improve with his ongoing positive trainer! He would be great for nose work, agility, obedience or any doggy sport. Si must have a fenced yard to set him up for success. Come meet this special guy at the Burnaby branch!

If you can't adopt Si, please consider donating to his care or the care of another animal waiting for their person to come.

All the best,

Charly Jarrett

BC SPCA

Dear Kyle,

Monthly Medical donations are being matched up to $23,000! Whenever animals like Bobby need help, you'll be there for them x 2.

Bobby suffered terrible blunt force trauma resulting in a diaphragmatic hernia. We aren't sure if he was hit by a car... or suffered something much worse.

On the outside he appeared fine, only his laboured breathing hinted at the trouble he was in. The vets soon found that his diaphragm was completely ruptured, which resulted in his intestine intertwining with his organs in his chest cavity. Bobby's insides were a complete mess! It was a miracle that he survived.

Bobby was brought in on Haida Gwaii. He went into surgery there as it was too risky to transfer him. We were told that the the first 24 to 48 hours post surgery could be touch and go. But Bobby woke up from anesthetic and started breathing perfectly on his own right away, shocking his medical team!

Bobby truly is a little champion with a strong will to live, everyone that meets him falls in love with him. He has now been transferred to our Campbell River location where he is loving life.

The extensive care that Bobby needed would not have been possible without the BC SPCA medical fund and the caring individuals that contribute to it. And we have very hopeful news to help other animals like Bobby:

New monthly medical donations are now being matched up to $23,000! 

Like you, BC SPCA supporter & foster PAWrent Mark Montemurro, wants animals with extraordinary medical needs to get the urgent care they need.

That's why when you sign up to give monthly to the BC SPCA Medical Fund, the Montemurros will match your gifts in 2020. That means each one of your monthly donations will be doubled, all year long, until the money runs out.

And, when you sign up for monthly medical donations, you'll receive exclusive personal updates for every animal helped through Medical Emergency.

Double your gift to animals and get happy updates by becoming a monthly medical donor today!

With deep gratitude,

Eileen Drever
BC SPCA

Help end the slaughter of animals for fur.

Currently, there are 13 mink farms in B.C. producing fur for international luxury markets, almost all of which are in the Fraser Valley. In 2018, over 260,000 mink were killed for fur in B.C., a practice that 85% of British Columbians oppose.

The BC SPCA is calling for a moratorium on mink farming in British Columbia through an immediate suspension of all mink farm licenses, after eight workers on a Fraser Valley fur farm tested positive for COVID-19. More than 200 mink have died on the farm, and samples from mink on the farm have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.

The BC SPCA has written to B.C.’s Chief Veterinary Officer, the Provincial Health Officer and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, expressing concerns for public and animal health and the need to immediately suspend all fur farm licenses.

Join us in pledging to end fur farming in British Columbia. Please sign to voice your support

Thank you for caring about animals,
Dr. Sara Dubois
BC SPCA