Losing a pet is a terrifying experience, and many owners turn to tracking devices like Apple AirTags for peace of mind. While AirTags can help in certain situations, they have limitations—they rely on nearby Apple devices, can fall off, and pose a choking hazard. Unlike AirTags, a registered microchip is
Losing a pet is a terrifying experience, and many owners turn to tracking devices like Apple AirTags for peace of mind. While AirTags can help in certain situations, they have limitations—they rely on nearby Apple devices, can fall off, and pose a choking hazard. Unlike AirTags, a registered microchip is
Every Day is Tag Day: The Importance of Pet Identification April 5, 2025, marks Every Day is Tag Day, a reminder for pet owners to
In the fast-paced world of 2025, technology has revolutionized how we care for our furry family members. From smart feeders to virtual vet consults, pet
Pet Microchipping Clinic: Strengthening Community Connections in Vernon On March 12, the BC SPCA partnered with Sunridge Veterinary Clinic to host a pet microchipping clinic
BC Pet Registry, Canada’s first centralized database to help reunite lost pets with their guardians, was created in 2015 by the BC SPCA. It is the only non-profit pet registry in Canada that is determined to achieve social change. This time, the Pet Registry is helping low-incoming pet guardians in
What types of identification does my pet need? Nobody plans to lose a pet. Prepare for the unexpected by following these steps to provide your pet with identification. Provide two forms of identification A collar and tag: Keep a collar and tag on your pet with your home phone number and
A microchip is the most reliable form of permanent identification you can provide your pet. With 1 in 3 pets going missing in their lifetime, a microchip can be the difference in getting a lost pet back home to their family. But how much do we really know about them? The BC
What was meant to be a fun, family road trip turned into an adventurous journey for a cat named Hobbes from Victoria. After 3.5 months, Hobbes was found in Nanaimo, 150 km away from the Kennedy Lake camp site where he went missing. It all happened due to an unexpected
BC Pet Registry, Canada’s first centralized database to help reunite lost pets with their guardians, was created in 2015 by the BC SPCA. It is the only non-profit pet registry in Canada that is determined to achieve social change. This time, the Pet Registry is helping low-incoming pet guardians in
What types of identification does my pet need? Nobody plans to lose a pet. Prepare for the unexpected by following these steps to provide your pet with identification. Provide two forms of identification A collar and tag: Keep a collar and tag on your pet with your home phone number and
A microchip is the most reliable form of permanent identification you can provide your pet. With 1 in 3 pets going missing in their lifetime, a microchip can be the difference in getting a lost pet back home to their family. But how much do we really know about them? The BC
What was meant to be a fun, family road trip turned into an adventurous journey for a cat named Hobbes from Victoria. After 3.5 months, Hobbes was found in Nanaimo, 150 km away from the Kennedy Lake camp site where he went missing. It all happened due to an unexpected
All microchips registered with the BC Pet Registry are traceable internationally via the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA) universal pet microchip lookup, petmicrochiplookup.org. This partnership means that you and your pet can travel with confidence!
The BC Pet Registry is owned and operated by The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA). All proceeds from this program support the life-saving work performed everyday at BC SPCA locations throughout the province.
