Animal Stories

'He's a phenomenal good boy': Meet Ferus, the dog taking care of Vancouver's firefighters

"When he comes to work, he's ready to work."

Mar 9, 2024 9:10 AM Read more >

Langford warns of toxic newts in Westhills Park

Rough-skinned newts contain harmful toxins when ingested and can cause skin irritation when handled, the city says on social media

Mar 8, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Memorial service for Bob the elk set for Sunday afternoon in Youbou

Believed be about 14 years old when he died, Bob was a familiar sight in Youbou, where he lived for many years

Mar 8, 2024 1:39 AM Read more >

How living in one of the most expensive places in the world impacts our pets

If people cannot care for a pet, there are appropriate ways of dealing with the problem.

Mar 6, 2024 8:00 PM Read more >

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society treats sharp-shinned hawk with concussion and fracture

Mar 3, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Stray Burnaby cat with 'long list' of serious injuries rescued by Good Samaritan

Finding Nemo: The tabby required 48 hours of emergency care when taken to the Burnaby community animal centre, the SPCA said.

Mar 2, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Demographic change hitting West Vancouver creeks, salmon survey finds

Chum salmon numbers were lower than normal in this year's count, but coho counts are on the rise

Mar 2, 2024 2:12 PM Read more >

Donation given to continue turtle habitat conservation in qathet

Cranberry and Emily lakes home to endangered species

Mar 2, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Stuck duck rescued from 40-foot high netting in Richmond park

Richmond's animal control, firefighters and parks staff joined forces to save the distressed mallard.

Mar 1, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Powell River RCMP report on second wolf incident

Pack stalked hiker near Eagle Crossing Trail

Feb 28, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >