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Injured crow recovers after being rescued by tugboat captain near Tofino

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on December 31, 2020 by TobyDecember 31, 2020

A Tofino tugboat Captain braved waves and a storm, to save a crow that rescuers have now named “Peggy.” “She’s a trooper and a fighter,” said North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre animal care worker Megan Buemann. The small bird with … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Island animal sanctuary earns international accreditation

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on December 22, 2020 by TobyDecember 22, 2020

CTV News – November 27, 2020 VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island animal sanctuary says it is the first farm animal sanctuary in Canada to receive accreditation by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), an internationally recognized accreditor. A Home … Continue reading →

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BC SPCA food bank partnership in Parksville helps community members through difficult times

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on November 11, 2020 by TobyNovember 11, 2020

The BC SPCA in Parksville-Qualicum Beach has partnered with the Mt. Arrowsmith Salvation Army Food Bank to provide the Outreach Pet Food Program for those pet guardians affected by the pandemic. While the branch has provided pet food whenever they … Continue reading →

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Victoria Animal News and Independent Media

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on November 10, 2020 by TobyNovember 10, 2020

We are B.C.’s only dedicated news source for animal news and media.   Our goal is to raise awareness of animal issues across communities in Victoria, Vancouver Island, and B.C.We both create our own media and share that of the communities … Continue reading →

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Nanoose Bay church opens special pet cemetery

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on November 3, 2020 by TobyNovember 3, 2020

When a beloved pet dies, many people bury them in their backyards. For those looking for other options, St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Nanoose Bay has created a special woodland burial ground, St. Francis Pet Memorial Garden, where people can … Continue reading →

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B.C. SPCA

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on September 28, 2020 by TobyOctober 15, 2020

News Stories from the BC SPCA

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Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on September 25, 2020 by TobyNovember 10, 2020

An African giant pouched rat has been awarded a prestigious gold medal for his work detecting land mines. Magawa has sniffed out 39 landmines and 28 unexploded munitions in his career. The UK veterinary charity PDSA has presented him with … Continue reading →

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Take action to keep animals safe from poison

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Ask your municipality to use safe alternatives to poisons! With just a few moments of your time, you can prevent painful suffering and save the lives of dogs, cats and innocent wildlife in your neighbourhood. Every year hundreds of domestic … Continue reading →

The idealistic life and violent death of an animal rights champion

Vancouver Island Pet Pages Posted on August 2, 2020 by TobyJanuary 22, 2021

Regan Russell was influenced by ‘moral shock’ in the 1970s of ‘Animal Liberation’ book, and the seal hunt, on her road to activism

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Animals and COVID-19

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The virus that causes COVID-19 is different than other coronaviruses that affect domestic animals. Learn how to keep pets and livestock, as well as yourself, safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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