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New BC SPCA behaviour centre opens in Cowichan
The $1-million facility will give animals individualized care and serve as a provincial training hub, officials said.
- On Thursday, the BC SPCA opened the Vancouver Island Animal Behaviour Centre, a specialized facility designed to support animals needing extra time and behavioural care before adoption. BC SPCA CEO Craig Daniell noted the centre addresses rising needs for such support.
- Kim Monteith, manager of the BC SPCA's animal behaviour and welfare team, showcased Cece, a fearful dog who struggled with transitions, as an example of vulnerable animals the facility aims to assist.
- The provincial government provided a $1-million capital contribution for the facility, while local artist Sam Casey contributed artwork for the signage highlighting relationships between people, animals, and the land.
- Daniell said the centre will help reduce the "months-long journey" vulnerable animals face before adoption, while freeing up space at other BC SPCA centres to serve local animals.
- Christopher Alphonse emphasized the importance of patience and compassion for animals at the opening. The site also serves as a provincial training hub, giving BC SPCA staff hands-on opportunities to learn about animal behaviour management.
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