Pandemic sparked puppy boom in B.C., but no spike in pet returns: BC SPCA - Comox Valley Record
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More people are looking to adopt pets due to pandemic, SPCA
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BC SPCA warns drivers after dog dragged behind pickup
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BC SPCA's Pet Corner, NanaimoNewsNOW
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SPCA says rescued dogs waiting for adoption
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BC SPCA's Pet Corner, NanaimoNewsNOW
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Penny - BC SPCA
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Pandemic pet boom hits bust as B.C. shelters see influx of animals
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Kamloops This Week August 2, 2023 by KamloopsThisWeek - Issuu
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B.C. SPCA returns 38 seized dogs to Kamloops-area breeder
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8 puppies with serious health issues brought to Nanaimo SPCA for
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Pandemic pet boom hits bust as B.C. shelters see influx of animals
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Extremely starved dog found confined to crate in the dark slowly
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Community - Comox Valley Record
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