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More than 30 cats and dogs surrendered to B.C. SPCA from 'unsanitary' Nanaimo property

More than 30 cats and dogs surrendered to B.C. SPCA from 'unsanitary' Nanaimo property

The surrenders took place between July 17 and 21 at a property in Nanaimo that the B.C. SPCA said was “unsanitary with feces and urine throughout.”
A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons

A German zoo faces a backlash after killing 12 healthy baboons

BERLIN (AP) — A zoo in the German city of Nurember g said it killed 12 baboons on Tuesday despite protests, capping a saga rooted in concerns that the zoo had too little space to house a growing group of the animals.
Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

Grizzly attack in B.C. likely 'defensive', bears to be spared, investigators say

British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly attack on a couple in the province's Interior over the weekend was likely "defensive in nature," and it's unlikely the bears were stalking people.
Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

Scientifically proven mental health benefits of having a pet

Whether it's the wag of a tail or the purr of contentment, pets have an uncanny ability to lift our spirits.
Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

SMITHERS — A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior.
Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

Man punches cougar in face, deters attack near Smithers, B.C.

SMITHERS — A British Columbia man suffered minor injuries after fending off a cougar attack by punching the animal in the face in the province's northern Interior.
Man seriously injured in B.C. grizzly bear attack in Kootenay region

Man seriously injured in B.C. grizzly bear attack in Kootenay region

CRANBROOK — A man has suffered "significant" injuries after a grizzly bear attack in the British Columbia Interior. The province's Conservation Officer Service says in a post on Facebook that the attack happened at about 4:30 p.m.
Whistler COS issues alert after coyote bites off-leash dog

Whistler COS issues alert after coyote bites off-leash dog

Public advised to avoid Hot Dog Alley trail and keep dogs on-leash
Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

Convicted bear feeder fails to show for sentencing in North Vancouver court

A 59-year-old man was convicted on two Wildlife Act charges after being caught on camera leaving piles of food in an area frequented by hikers, dog walkers and anglers
Miniature ponies calm anxious travellers at YVR

Miniature ponies calm anxious travellers at YVR

Vancouver International Airport is the first Canadian airport to bring ponies to its terminal.