SPCA Santa pet photo day on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. This year's pet photos with Santa ran in conjunction with the weekly DTES pet food bank and monthly veterinary clinic put on by the B.C. (CBC)Danielle was less interested in getting a photo than having her pet rat Katie examined by a vet. "Sometimes, the bond that they have with their pet is the most important relationship they have in their life," said B.C. SPCA serves 6,500 clients annually at the DTES pet food bank and vet clinic and is always happy to receive donations of pet equipment, pet food or money.

Source: CBC News December 22, 2017 01:41 UTC