BC SPCA Victoria

11/23/2025

Meet Harold, our sweet and slightly stubborn senior guinea pig who is ready for a fresh start. He was adopted and later returned through no fault of his own, and he has handled all of the changes very well.

Harold has lived with other male pigs before but it didn't really go smoothly. He prefers a setup where he can have his own space. He would be a great solo pig or live near a calm male for company. His little tattered ear gives him character, and his love for cuddles shows his soft side.

He enjoys brushing, needs regular grooming, and takes daily vitamin C and joint supplements to stay healthy as he ages gracefully. Guinea pigs are busy eaters and even busier poopers, and Harold is looking for someone who knows the routine and is ready for it.

If you want a gentle, expressive companion who is full of personality, Harold is ready to join your family! https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/786979/ 🐹💙🐾

11/22/2025

It's adoption celebration time for two of our absolute favourite boys, Yoshi and Squash. Their adoption means the world to every staff member and volunteer who have been part of their journey.

These boys came to us with their brothers in a very rough state. They were saturated in urine, dealing with lice, and just petrified. They had never been properly socialized, so humans were a pretty scary concept. Yoshi was the brave explorer from day one, always the first to peek out and check out whatever was happening. Squash preferred to stay tucked in his hammock, taking things slowly and watching the world from a safe spot.

Our small animal volunteers put in countless hours to help them feel safe and understood. Week after week they showed up with patience, soft voices, treats, and all the love in the world. Slowly, Yoshi and Squash learned that hands are gentle and that people can be trusted. Because of that incredible dedication, these boys are now friendly, curious, and ready for the good life.

Now we get to celebrate that they have found an amazing home together. Their journey has been a reminder that patience and perseverance can truly transform lives. We are so thrilled for them and so proud of everyone who helped them get here. 🐀🧡

11/21/2025

Meet Hercules! 💪

Herc is our big goofy guy who keeps everyone laughing. He’s full of energy and still totally convinced he’s a little lap dog, so be prepared for surprise cuddle attempts. He loves toys, loves people, and will happily play tug or fetch all day if you let him.

Hercules has had a tough time recently and we’re helping him work through what he’s been through. Because of that, he can be a bit anxious and needs someone who can show him that life is safe and predictable. He knows his basic commands but he’s an enthusiastic, wiggly pit bull who sometimes needs a gentle reminder about manners.

He’ll thrive with someone patient and experienced who can help guide him as he keeps growing into the sweet, loving dog we all know he is. Learn more about Herc here: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/787061/ 💜🐶

11/21/2025

We are so grateful for awesome local businesses supporting animals in the community. Check out One Stop Furniture & Mattress Inc. for all of your furniture needs, and the purchase benefits our critters too. 🐾😺

11/19/2025

The most humane and effective way to tackle your rodent problems is prevention. 🐀
Why?

1️⃣ Makes your home less attractive to mice and rats
2️⃣ Breaks the cycle of temporary solutions

Rodents are seeking shelter, water, food, and a good hiding place.
For prevention to be the long-term solution you're looking for, you must rodent-proof your home AND maintain your property.
Here is how:

🏡 Remove debris
👩‍🌾 Maintain landscaping
🕵️‍♀️ Regular inspections and monitoring (Remember, mice can enter a home through holes the size of a dime!)

Get the details at the BC SPCA’s AnimalKind website ⤵️

You have done the work! But did you know that any rodent-proofing plan requires regular monitoring and maintenance? Check out these tips to to maintain your rodent-free home! 📸 by Sherri Hardy

11/15/2025

A big thank you to Foresters Financial for their generous support through their community volunteer grant and for purchasing items from our Amazon wishlist. These thoughtful donations go toward caring for both the animals in our shelter and pets in the Victoria area through our Community Pet Food Bank. How awesome is that?!

We’re so grateful to Foresters Financial for choosing the Victoria BC SPCA year after year and for helping make a difference for local animals and the people who love them. And huge thanks to Sima and Manoj of Bollywood India Radio for all of their hard work with this too! 🐾

11/13/2025

Huge thank you to Bosley's on Burnside and their amazing customers for their incredible generosity during the October Thanks for Giving fundraiser! Our van was absolutely packed full of donations for our Community Pet Food Bank, which means we’ll be able to help even more local pets and families in need.

We’re so grateful for the continued support that makes it possible for us to keep this program running and our shelves full for those who need it most. 🐾

11/11/2025

We are CLOSED today, November 11th, for Remembrance Day as we take time to reflect and remember. Emails and voicemails will be returned as time allows throughout the week. Thank you!

11/08/2025

Get ready for some holiday magic... Santa is coming! 🎅

Your furry, scaled, and feathered friends are invited to join us for Pet Photos with Santa! We'll have treats for our furry friends and hot chocolate for you as we share in the season’s festivities together.

📅 Sunday, December 7, 2025
📸 Pet Photos with Santa – by donation
⏰ 9:00am - 4:30pm (by appointment, while availability lasts)
📍 Location: York Brooks Design - 18A Bastion Square, Victoria
📧 Email: [email protected] & [email protected] to book!

✨ Made possible with special thanks to presenting sponsor Urban Grocer YYJ along with Portrait Couture Victoria, york__brooks, and Ian McCormick. ✨

11/08/2025

UPDATE: Adoption pending!

Meet Bluey, our beautiful little budgie who’s ready to find her flock! 💙 She’s lived solo her whole life and is currently the only budgie in our care, so she’s in serious need of a feathered friend. 🐤

Budgies are flock animals who need another bird to truly “speak their language” - human attention is never quite enough. Bluey is young, full of personality, and loves zipping around the room at top speed. She’d love a home with another budgie to help her feel more confident and munch on millet with. 🌾

If you have a lonely budgie at home looking for a friend, Bluey would love to meet them! https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/786972/