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Animal advocate says second wolf-dog could be in Coombs area

Animal advocate says second wolf-dog could be in Coombs area

There have been sightings of a wolf-dog with a coat darker than the one that was spotted on a wolf-dog in early fall in the area west of Parksville
How the pandemic affected separation anxiety in dogs and humans

How the pandemic affected separation anxiety in dogs and humans

Ollie looked into how the pandemic and return to work impacted separation anxiety in humans and dogs using news reports and research studies.
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps hawk beat by ravens

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps hawk beat by ravens

PROWLS: rescue of the week
No gulls allowed: Raptors employed to patrol North Shore dump

No gulls allowed: Raptors employed to patrol North Shore dump

Poquito is part of a flock of birds of prey keeping Metro Vancouver sites free of pests
Swings in winter temperature disrupting B.C. bird life, say rehab groups

Swings in winter temperature disrupting B.C. bird life, say rehab groups

After a winter of temperature swings, reports of birds breeding at least a month earlier than normal has one wildlife rehabilitation centre concerned.
qathet resident wrangles community to raise SPCA washer funds

qathet resident wrangles community to raise SPCA washer funds

BC SPCA-Powell River call for urgent help heard by local business person
Four cougars spotted hanging out in Deep Cove backyard

Four cougars spotted hanging out in Deep Cove backyard

The four cougars, assumed to be a mother and her kittens, skulked across a North Vancouver resident's backyard before hopping over her garden fence.
B.C. ministry's failures at landfill leads to dead bear, $21,500 penalty

B.C. ministry's failures at landfill leads to dead bear, $21,500 penalty

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure was penalized for years of failures to properly reign in litter and electrify a fence at a landfill in northern B.C.
Feline leukemia 'not a death sentence,' says B.C. animal group

Feline leukemia 'not a death sentence,' says B.C. animal group

Regional Animal Protection Society says the average adopter will not choose a cat with a leukemia diagnosis.
More than $7K in fines issued for dog behaviour in Richmond last year

More than $7K in fines issued for dog behaviour in Richmond last year

Public perception of dog bite reports far worse than actual incidents, says City of Richmond spokesperson.