BC SPCA

➡️ New insights on dog training in B.C. | Recent research from UBC and the BC SPCA analyzed information from public websites of 281 dog training businesses in B.C. The findings are promising: 72% of dog training businesses in B.C. use reward-based training methods, which are scientifically proven to be more effective and better for animal welfare than aversive techniques. The study also highlights a key challenge: 31% of businesses did not list trainer credentials. This means dog guardians need to be careful and check trainers' qualifications and the methods they use.   This research sets a benchmark for measuring progress in the dog training sector and supports BC SPCA's advocacy work for animal welfare. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMxbdzyp Animal Welfare Program @ UBC Camila Cavalli Nicole Fenwick MSc, PMP Chris Dunnett

#hiring | The BC SPCA is hiring! Check out the opportunities available across the province today 🐾 : ➡️ Manager, Animal Centre- Williams Lake, BC https://lnkd.in/gRpTQsZh   ➡️ Community Services Coordinator - North Cariboo- Prince George, BC https://lnkd.in/gUxn-8Td   ➡️ Manager, Animal Centre South Peace – Dawson Creek, BC https://lnkd.in/gcvwb82B   ➡️ Manager, Animal Centre – Quesnel, BC https://lnkd.in/gSpgmj-j   ➡️ Regional Manager, Animal Protection Services- lower Mainland and Fraser, BC https://lnkd.in/g__MTjFR More: https://lnkd.in/gqKUsty

🐘📣Breaking News: CELEBRATE A WIN FOR ANIMALS! The federal Senate has just approved Bill S-15 to ban the breeding, import, export, and circus-style performances for elephants and great apes in Canada. But there is still more work to be done! The Bill must be approved by the House of Commons to become law, and we hope that federal MPs will show their commitment to animal welfare by doing so in the new year. Want to help make life better for animals? Sign up to receive our Action Alerts to help us advocate for legislative change at https://ow.ly/fTHL50UtIa6 and donate to support our ongoing work to improve laws for animals at https://ow.ly/YZ5150UtIa5.

When little Marley arrived, his cries of pain told us how much he was suffering. Struck by a car and left with a severely injured back end, his life changed in an instant. His dedicated medical team quickly started him on regular pain medication to keep him as comfortable as possible while they took x-rays to assess the damage. Given the injuries Marley suffered, a special surgery is necessary to repair his painful hip and give Marley the best chance at healing successfully. Our friends at Petsecure Pet Health Insurance* have generously offered to match all medical donations up to $3,500 to help with Marley’s care and other animals who need urgent medical help. Share your kindness with Marley today and your caring gift will have double the impact: https://lnkd.in/d3XQUHxw * This grant was made by the Definity Insurance Foundation @definityfdn at the recommendation of the Definity Insurance Company Petline Insurance Company.

Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Prime Minister’s mandate letter to the Minister of Agriculture to ban the live export of horses for slaughter. Bill C-355 to ban live horse export has passed the House of Commons, but remains stalled in the Senate. Horses have been suffering for far too long. If you have not already done so, please send a letter to the Senate requesting immediate support of this Bill! Link: https://ow.ly/VCK150UqUIC

#hiring | The BC SPCA is hiring! Check out the opportunities available across the province today 🐾 : ➡️ Manager, Animal Centre- Williams Lake, BC https://lnkd.in/gRpTQsZh   ➡️ Community Services Coordinator - North Cariboo- Prince George, BC https://lnkd.in/gUxn-8Td   ➡️ Manager, Animal Centre South Peace– Dawson Creek, BC https://lnkd.in/gcvwb82B   ➡️ Manager, Animal Centre – Quesnel, BC https://lnkd.in/gSpgmj-j   ➡️ Regional Manager, Animal Protection Services- lower Mainland and Fraser, BC https://lnkd.in/g__MTjFR MORE: https://lnkd.in/gqKUsty

🐾The BC SPCA is #hiring! Manager, Animal Centre- Williams Lake, BC: https://ow.ly/O0me50UlOfF Community Services Coordinator - North Cariboo- Prince George, BC: https://ow.ly/uQHJ50UlOfG Manager, Animal Centre South Peace– Dawson Creek, BC: https://ow.ly/HFzv50UlOfH Manager, Animal Centre – Quesnel, BC: https://ow.ly/4Tc550UlOfC Regional Manager, Animal Protection Services- lower Mainland and Fraser, BC: https://ow.ly/EyhP50UlOfB

Matching gift for animals in need! BREAKING NEWS: Right now, BC SPCA staff are working to bring in up to 30 cats and kittens from a single property. So far eight are already in care, but these sweet bundles are part of an ongoing story. We don’t know exactly how it will end, but one thing is for sure, they need your loving kindness right now. With this many animals, there’s a lot of work to be done. If you care for a pet or two in your own home, you know the work and cost it takes to keep them clean, fed, healthy and happy. Imagine multiplying that by 20 or 30! It will be a big job, but the team is committed to giving these cats and their adorable babies the best chance at a brighter future. This #GivingTuesday, an anonymous animal-lover and the Eldon & Anne Foote Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation have agreed to double every gift up to $100,000. Your caring contribution today could have 2x the impact! Read the full story and share your love: https://ow.ly/IUCa50Uk4zC

NEWS: BC SPCA rescues right llamas from property in South Surrey With no apparent entry to shelter, and the only accessible water was noted to be puddles on the ground; additionally, “the majority of the llamas were heavily matted, and their toenails were overgrown,” says Eileen Drever, the BC SPCA’s senior officer protection and stakeholder relations. For more visit: https://lnkd.in/dsZQpqRt

The BC SPCA is #hiring! 🐾 Manager, Animal Centre- Williams Lake, BC https://ow.ly/TGUY50UgrYS Community Services Coordinator - North Cariboo- Prince George, BC https://ow.ly/H23150UgrYT Manager, Animal Centre South Peace– Dawson Creek, BC https://ow.ly/jCPk50UgrYU Manager, Animal Centre – Quesnel, BC https://ow.ly/OxsR50UgrYV Regional Manager, Animal Protection Services- lower Mainland and Fraser, BC https://ow.ly/rwYP50UgrYR