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Gift pennies to needy animals
SPCA branches across the province, including Abbotsford, are collecting donations (pre-rolled pennies preferred) until May 31.
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Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, May 12 and 26, 1: 152: 15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy teens will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Info: nvcl.ca.
Registration open for annual BC SPCA walk
THE Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk is being hosted in 34 communities across the province on Sept. 8 and participants can start signing up now.
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Drop In, Log In, Learn: Free one-on-one tech tutorials for adult beginners Sundays, April 28, May 12 and 26, 1: 152: 15 p.m. at North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St. Tech-savvy teens will help with questions about computers, mobile phones, PDAs and other high-tech devices. Info: nvcl.ca.
Pets+renter=challenge
To say that Tanner and Teka are glued to Tricia Thomas would be an understatement.
Don't feed the wildlife
Feeding wildlife may seem like an enjoyable way to connect with nature, but it can often lead to serious problems for species like squirrels, raccoons, deer and bears.
Deadline approaching for SPCA fundraiser
The deadline to buy tickets for the 2013 BC SPCA Lottery.for the animals is Sunday, April 14.
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Bike and Gear Swap: The North Shore Mountain Bike Association will present the 2013 annual swap Saturday, April 13, 10: 30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jaycee House, 1251 Lilloett Rd., North Vancouver. Sellers can drop off items April 10, 11 and 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission: $2. Info: rachid@ nsmba.ca or nsmba.ca.
This Easter, stick to chocolate bunnies
WITH Easter just around the corner, the BC SPCA is urging the public not to buy bunnies as gifts.
Kiss me, I'm Irish
Mary Adams McLaren, a five-year-old Siamese mix, got into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day on Sunday when she donned a leprechaun's hat. The BC SPCA is asking pet owners to send in pictures of their furry friends for possible inclusion in their Animal Lovers calendar. It is a contest, but entry costs $10. The 12 with the most online votes (which costs a further $1 donation to the BC SPCA) between March 20 and April 19, win a spot in the coveted calendar. Info at: spca.bc.ca/calendarcontest.
Calendar cutie - is your pet worthy?
You already know your pet is a star - now you can make sure everyone else knows it.
Tiny pets, big rewards
My office roommate has her quirks - she spends most of the day snoozing, is obsessive about exercise and can be a bit self-righteous about her healthy vegetable-and-seed diet.
Lottery helps shelter animals
Tickets are on sale now for the 2013 BC SPCA Lottery . for the animals, which funds urgently needed medical care, sheltering, spay and neuter services, advocacy, adoption and foster care programs and other services provided for homeless and abused animals in BC SPCA shelters across the province.
SPCA pleads to prevent pet tragedy
February is spay and neuter awareness month and the BC SPCA is calling on all animal lovers to take action to help end the tragedy of pet overpopulation in this community.
Eat a cupcake, help an animal
If you love baking - or eating - you can make a life-saving difference for animals in need in your community this month.
Cupcakes sweeten the lives of homeless pets
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canada's first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb. 25 in support of homeless, abused and injured animals.
Remember animals as you set goals for 2013
When considering your new year's resolutions for 2013, why not make your furry friends part of your plans? The BC SPCA offers some ideas on new year's resolutions for animal lovers:
Keep your pets safe this Christmas season
The holidays are a time for festive decorations and special treats, but some of these seasonal items can be hazardous for your pets. Just ask Agnes. Last year, the six-year-old old English sheepdog underwent emergency surgery to recover approximately 20 feet of sharp wire tinsel from her stomach.
