Welcome, Two Blue Tails!
We are very happy to share the news! Squamish Two Blue Tails has received AnimalKind accreditation! Hilary Webster is the owner, trainer and operator of Two Blue Tails. Since starting … Read more Welcome, Two Blue Tails!
Welcome, Daisy Dog Training
Richmond has a new AnimalKind accredited dog training company, Daisy Dog Training! Owner and trainer Sandy Reichert is passionate about helping dog guardians understand the reasons behind the training. We … Read more Welcome, Daisy Dog Training
DIY “critter check” for your home
You may be surprised where wild animals choose to set up their homes! Every spring, wildlife rehabilitation centres and wildlife control companies hear a lot of the same call – … Read more DIY “critter check” for your home
The quest for humane pet services
In B.C., services like dog daycare, walking, pet grooming and boarding are not regulated. The lack of standards affects animal welfare and can result in behavioural and physical harm to … Read more The quest for humane pet services
Bat to the bone? All about bats
You might not know it, but bats are essential for balancing B.C.’s ecosystems. They perform valuable services as insect predators, pollinators, seed dispersers and nutrient cyclers. Bats are among the … Read more Bat to the bone? All about bats
Welcome, Pooch Positive Dog Training!
We are excited to announce Pooch Positive is the first dog training company in Richmond to receive BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation. Owner and head trainer Rebecca ‘Becks’ Jennings is committed … Read more Welcome, Pooch Positive Dog Training!
Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
“Hi, we had a squirrel in our attic, and we hired a wildlife removal company a few days ago. We just went up there to see how they did, and … Read more Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
Kind Corner: Dog’s sense of fairness and its possible implications for multi-dog families
Feeling deceived is something we all have experienced at some point or another. But is that something our dogs can experience too? Today, Kathleen, owner and trainer at Head and Heart … Read more Kind Corner: Dog’s sense of fairness and its possible implications for multi-dog families
Welcome, Fluff in the Forest!
We are excited to announce Vancouver’s Fluff in the Forest has received BC SPCA AnimalKind accreditation. Owner and trainer Kaeli Grotz is passionate about animal welfare and the science of … Read more Welcome, Fluff in the Forest!
The journey towards animal welfare standards for unregulated pet services
In B.C., dog daycare, dog walking, pet boarding and grooming are unregulated, which means anyone can open a boarding facility, grooming salon, or run a dog daycare, regardless of their … Read more The journey towards animal welfare standards for unregulated pet services