BC SPCA Victoria

10/27/2026

The Vancouver Island animal welfare community has lost a truly important person.

Jesse Adams, founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue Society, leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond the animals he helped. His work encouraged all of us in animal welfare to take action, foster meaningful relationships with communities, and recognize that supporting people is often an essential part of supporting animals.

His impact will continue to be felt through the animals, people, and communities whose lives were made better because of his efforts.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed. ❤️

10/24/2026

Our bunny Benji is famous...no big deal! If you're interested in adopting our amazing lil boy, check out his online profile here and submit an application: https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/794223/ ❤

10/24/2026

10/20/2026

Sweet mamma Rayna is ready for her own happy ending. 💗

Rayna recently welcomed a litter of kittens, and now that all her little ones have grown up and found loving homes of their own, this sweet girl is ready to find a family to call hers.

She’s an affectionate girl who might need a little time to settle into a new space and get comfortable with new people. But with some patience and kindness, she’ll have the chance to show you just how lovely she is.

After raising her babies, Rayna deserves a little love and attention of her own. Could you be the one to give this sweet mamma her happily ever after? https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/794154/

10/19/2026

Happy tails for beautiful lil Miso!

This young piggy came into our care after her owner had to move and sadly couldn’t take all four of their guinea pigs with them. With how difficult it’s become to find pet friendly housing, we know situations like this can be especially heartbreaking for families who want to keep their pets but simply can’t find a place that will allow them. 💔

When Miso and her bonded cagemate arrived, they had both been surrendered to us as boys. But during their intake exams, our small animal team discovered that Miso was actually a girl! Cue the worry that we might soon have even more little guinea pigs needing homes. Thankfully, we caught it early enough to separate them, and Miso spent the next few weeks on pregnancy watch before she was ready to find her new family.

Last week, Miso’s wait was finally over! She found her forever home, and we couldn’t be happier for this sweet girl. After an unexpected start to her shelter journey, Miso is off to enjoy her next chapter with a family of her own. We’re wishing her all the best and hope she settles into her new home beautifully! 🤗🤩💜

10/18/2026

🐰📝 Dear diary,

I’m putting this out into the universe in hopes that my forever family finds me soon. I’ve been staying with my foster family, and they seem to think I’m pretty darn great! I’m a big fan of breakfast and morning pets, and I love coming out to see what everyone’s up to. I also have a cozy little fort to hang out in when I feel like having some me time. A guy needs his beauty sleep, after all! 😅

I actually had a family of my own a few years ago, and they loved me very much. Sadly, I had to come back to the shelter through no fault of my own. I’m hoping it won’t be too long before I find another family to love me just as much.

I’m a sweet little guy, and I think I have a lot of love left to give. I just need someone to give me a chance and a home where I can settle in and stay for good. If you happen to be looking for a bunny to add to your family, maybe we should meet? Just a thought. 😉

Love,
Buttercup
https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/793695/

10/17/2026

Lately, we’ve noticed quite a bit of misinformation being shared in Facebook groups about which species Wild ARC will and will not accept, and how we will handle specific cases. As a busy non-profit wildlife hospital caring for hundreds of patients every year, we simply do not have the capacity to monitor social media discussions. If you have questions about a wild animal in distress, please call or email us and let us speak for ourselves!

When wildlife needs help, please don't ask AI for advice. Don't rely on Facebook comments or online guesses. Ask the professionals. Wildlife rehabilitators have the training, experience, and resources needed to assess each unique situation and ensure animals receive the care they need as quickly as possible.

Wild animals require highly specialized care, housing, and nutrition. Well-intentioned attempts to care for wildlife at home can unintentionally cause serious harm. It is also illegal in British Columbia to rehabilitate or keep native wild animals without the appropriate permits.

📞 See an animal in distress? Contact your local wildlife rehabilitation centre and help us give that animal the best possible chance at a successful return to the wild.

10/17/2026

Wow! Offleashed Victoria 2026 was one for the record books. Thank you for being part of a truly special evening filled with generosity, compassion, and a shared love for animals.

Together, we celebrated our community's commitment to making a difference and raised over $295,000 to support vulnerable animals across Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island. Every gift, bid, and act of kindness helped create lasting impact, and we couldn't be more grateful. The caring support from this incredible community is changing lives every day. ❤️

A sincere and heartfelt thank you to every guest, donor, volunteer, and supporter who helped make Offleashed Victoria such a success this year.

We are especially grateful to our Presenting Sponsor Cloverfield Investments, and to all our caring sponsors: The Liquor Co. 1977, Maximum Express, Encore, CFAX 1070, Virgin Radio 107.3, CTV Vancouver Island, Times Colonist, Used.ca, Mayburry & Associates Wealth Management, IWCD, Roof Rangers, Blackfin Doors & Gates, Mountain Peak Heating & Cooling, Ruffell & Brown, Stone Age Marble & Granite, Metro Supply Chain Group, Yellow Dog Brewing, Yellow Dog Spirits, Robbins Parking and Fairmont Empress.

As well as the generous Auction, Raffle, and Giving Tree donors, and dedicated Event Partners whose extraordinary support inspired us all to reach new heights for the animals in our care. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

10/16/2026

We want to say a big thank you to the folks at Bosley's on Burnside for supporting our Community Pet Food Bank with a food drive this month! :)

Our Pet Food Bank helps so many local families put food in their pets’ bowls when times are tough. Donations like these help keep pets fed and families together, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helps make that possible.

We’re only halfway through the month, and they are hoping to fill this entire dog crate with cans of pet food! There’s still plenty of time to help make that happen. Next time you’re at Bosley’s on Burnside picking up supplies for your own pets, consider grabbing an extra can or two for a pet in need. It’s a small gesture that can make a big difference for an animal in our community.

Thank you to Bosley’s and everyone who donates to help keep our community’s pets fed. 💜🤗

10/13/2026

Do you recognize this lil sweetie? He/she was found on Johnson St and Vancouver St. They are quite lethargic but ravenously eating the fruit and veggies we gave them. If this is your domestic fancy pigeon please contact us ASAP at 250-388-7722 and leave a voicemail. Or email us at [email protected]

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