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Tips for Finding Lost and Missing Pets
Put aside your human logic for awhile and put on your animal thinking cap. Were there any sounds or events just prior to the escape that could account for either running towards or running away from something? Dogs often run off for the fun of it, while cats are generally chased off their territory. LEARN MORE >>
What Do You Do if You Find Kittens Outdoors?
When you come across outdoor kittens, you may feel the need to immediately pick them up and bring them home with you, but that might not be the best thing for the kittens–or for you. LEARN MORE >>
The Importance of Pet Identification
We at CatSpan are happy and relieved when we find a stray/abandoned cat with a tattoo. But it is short lived when we discover the tattoo is a dead end because the address & phone number wasn't updated. LEARN MORE >>
See our FAQs section for more information
Creating Shelters for Feral Cats
Feral Cat Shelter Gallery >>
Creating Winter Shelters >>
Simple Cat Shelter Design >>
Fancy Digs for Ferals >>
Make the Switch to Pet-Friendly Antifreeze
Just a single tablespoon of antifreeze can kill a cat or small dog. When you get your car serviced, ask for the pet-safe antifreeze. It might cost a little more, but you may save your own or another pet’s life. LEARN MORE >>
Bang on the Hood of your Car!
Cats seek warmth and shelter when it is cold out. Your car engine might seem like an ideal warm spot until you start your engine with a cat sleeping in it. Avoid this potential disaster by banging on the hood of your car every time you get into your car. Our feral cats are especially at risk this time of year. MORE WINTER WEATHER TIPS >>
The Importance of Pet Identification
We at CatSpan are happy and relieved when we find a stray/abandoned cat with a tattoo. But it is short lived when we discover the tattoo is a dead end because the address & phone number wasn't updated. LEARN MORE >>
If you witness animal abuse or cruelty please call:
1-855-622-7722 (1-855-6BC-SPCA) the Animal Cruelty Hotline at the BCSPCA
The call centre is open seven days per week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If this is an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact your local police department or RCMP.
Tips for Finding Lost and Missing Pets
Put aside your human logic for awhile and put on your animal thinking cap. Were there any sounds or events just prior to the escape that could account for either running towards or running away from something? Dogs often run off for the fun of it, while cats are generally chased off their territory. LEARN MORE >>
What Do You Do if You Find Kittens Outdoors?
When you come across outdoor kittens, you may feel the need to immediately pick them up and bring them home with you, but that might not be the best thing for the kittens–or for you. LEARN MORE >>
The Importance of Pet Identification
We at CatSpan are happy and relieved when we find a stray/abandoned cat with a tattoo. But it is short lived when we discover the tattoo is a dead end because the address & phone number wasn't updated. LEARN MORE >>
See our FAQs section for more information
Creating Shelters for Feral Cats
Feral Cat Shelter Gallery >>
Creating Winter Shelters >>
Simple Cat Shelter Design >>
Fancy Digs for Ferals >>
Make the Switch to Pet-Friendly Antifreeze
Just a single tablespoon of antifreeze can kill a cat or small dog. When you get your car serviced, ask for the pet-safe antifreeze. It might cost a little more, but you may save your own or another pet’s life. LEARN MORE >>
Bang on the Hood of your Car!
Cats seek warmth and shelter when it is cold out. Your car engine might seem like an ideal warm spot until you start your engine with a cat sleeping in it. Avoid this potential disaster by banging on the hood of your car every time you get into your car. Our feral cats are especially at risk this time of year. MORE WINTER WEATHER TIPS >>
The Importance of Pet Identification
We at CatSpan are happy and relieved when we find a stray/abandoned cat with a tattoo. But it is short lived when we discover the tattoo is a dead end because the address & phone number wasn't updated. LEARN MORE >>
If you witness animal abuse or cruelty please call:
1-855-622-7722 (1-855-6BC-SPCA) the Animal Cruelty Hotline at the BCSPCA
The call centre is open seven days per week from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If this is an animal emergency outside of these hours, please contact your local police department or RCMP.
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