Looking after animals

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The BC SPCA is ramping up efforts to help animals displaced by the ongoing wildfires in the Cariboo region.

The BC SPCA is ramping up efforts to help animals displaced by the ongoing wildfires in the Cariboo region.

Evacuees have concerns about pets and livestock that have been left behind, so a number of special constables are now located in the region to provide support in caring for and rescuing animals trapped behind fire evacuation lines.

The SPCA call centre can be reached at 1-855-622-7722. Their call centre is open seven days per week 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on weekends).

Once a call is received, the SPCA will collect information about when residents were evacuated and the animals that were left behind so that resources can be appropriately deployed.

The SPCA will look after household pets and will also help connect access to resources for stranded livestock, including those on hobby farms, with partner organizations such as the BC Cattlemen’s Association.

The deployment of resources to assist stranded animals will be determined on a day-to-day/case-by-case basis in collaboration with the BC Wildfire Service to ensure entry to areas is safe as the wildfire situation constantly evolves.