BC SPCA Nanaimo

05/31/2026

🎉🌈 We’re excited to share that our Centre will be participating in Nanaimo Pride Society's Pride Parade on June 14th — just 2 weeks away!

Be sure to stop by and say hello! We’ll also have a vendor booth featuring:
🐾 A book of our adoptable animals
🎁 Pet Goodie bags
💧 A pet drinking station to help keep furry friends cool and hydrated

We can’t wait to celebrate with our community! Come visit us, say hi, and join the fun! See you there! 🌈🐾

05/29/2026

To conquer loose-leash walking, we need to take it one step at a time, and the very first one is the equipment you use.

Maren Bruun of Paw In Hand shares these three essentials to enjoying a loose-leash walk with your dog.

1️⃣Well-fitted harness: that is comfortable for the dog to wear.
2️⃣Long leash: Remember that it is important that you can safely and effectively handle it.
3️⃣Treat pouch with lots of treats: because there are plenty of things that compete for your attention!

We talk all about loose-leash walking at https://animalkind.ca/all-about-leash-walking/

05/27/2026

Meet CowCow 🖤🤍

This sweet senior lady is looking for a calm, loving home to spend her golden years in. CowCow is a total attention addict… a constant purr machine who loves curling up on your lap, giving tiny little meows for attention, and enjoying a good brushing session.

Now, she does come with a few quirks. She may scratch the furniture sometimes, prefers having multiple litter boxes available, and doesn’t want to share her space with other animals. But what she gives back in love and companionship is absolutely worth it !! 💕

If you’re looking for a devoted companion who just wants to love and be loved, CowCow will be your perfect match!

https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/780220/

05/26/2026

Pet Corner, brought to you by The Shady Rest Pub in Qualicum Beach!

Meet Fluffy, a seven-year-old Domestic Short-haired cat who is ready to charm his way into your life.

05/23/2026

Come join us at the Grand Opening of Jordan’s new flooring showroom at 4900 Uplands Ave!
Food, music, and lots of info about the BC SPCA until 3 pm today. See you there! 🐾💙

05/22/2026

*URGENT NEED for donations of dry and wet cat and dog food *

Calling all animal lovers in our community! Right now, there are beloved pets going to sleep with empty bowls, and the families who love them are doing everything they can to make ends meet. Through our Pet Food Bank Program, we help make sure no pet is left behind simply because times are tough… but we can’t do it without you.

We are urgently looking for donations of dry and wet cat and dog food to help support hungry pets right here in our community. Every bag or can you give goes directly back into the community, helping families keep their cherished companions fed, comforted, and at home where they belong.

Your kindness reaches far beyond one animal.
These donations support:
• Local pet food bank events
• Community partners like food banks
• Supportive housing programs
• Family and women’s centres

HOW?
➡Option 1: Drop off pet food at the BC SPCA Nanaimo Animal Centre during business hours

➡Option 2: Shop our online wishlist and have donations sent directly to us: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/168RNKCWZFFC

Any brand, any amount, it all matters more than you know.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing compassion to the most vulnerable pets in our community. Because of you, tails will keep wagging, purrs will keep humming, and families can stay together through difficult times. ❤❤

05/21/2026

Pet Corner, brought to you by The Shady Rest Pub in Qualicum Beach!

Meet Summit, a one-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix looking for a place to call home.

05/20/2026

Update, adopted !! 🧡

Meet our sweet senior girl, Gabby! Currently relaxing in foster care, Gabby is hoping to find a loving forever home where she can spend her golden years surrounded by comfort and companionship🥰

This lovely lady is full of love and has so much affection to give. She happily chirps to say hello, loves being brushed, and is always ready for cuddle time. Gabby makes the perfect companion for someone looking for a calm, loving best friend.

What’s better than a cozy cuddle buddy who talks sweetly to you too? If you’re looking to open your heart and home to a gentle senior soul, Gabby may be the perfect match❤️

🐾 https://adopt.spca.bc.ca/pets/790979/?from_featured=true

05/20/2026

Summer is just around the corner... and there are still a few spots in our summer camps😎

For kids ages 6-14, our curiosity-fuelled camps are packed with hands-on activities, games, outdoor adventures, new friendships, and more! 🐾 Campers will explore, learn, and discover how to turn compassion into action!

Spots are filling fast, so don’t miss out. Register today!

05/19/2026

We're excited and grateful that Roof Rangers is supporting vulnerable animals at BC SPCA with proceeds from their new roof replacement sales each month, thank you Roof Rangers!

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