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Recommendations to improve the welfare and protections of farmed animals in B.C. presented to Ministry of Agriculture and Food

March 27, 2024

In 2023, the BC SPCA participated in a committee formed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food to review and recommend improvements to the farmed animal welfare framework in British Columbia. The committee developed recommendations that touch on training, transportation and processing sectors, along with integrating and prioritizing farmed animals in emergency response. They also …

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Early wildfire season expected—don’t wait for an emergency, get prepared!

March 18, 2024

The provincial government has issued a warning to British Columbians that current conditions across the province could lead to an earlier-than-normal wildfire season. Members of the public are being encouraged to increase their own household emergency preparedness. Taking steps to include your pets in emergency planning is crucial to ensure your furry family members are …

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10 fun facts about sheep

August 9, 2023

What do you know about sheep? Don’t let the term ‘sheepish,’ often used to describe people who mindlessly follow others, fool you…sheep are intelligent animals capable of more than just following the flock. Here are ten fun facts you may not know about these farmed animals that you’ll have to read to baa-lieve! 1. Sheep …

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How you spoke up for animals in 2022

Photos of a dog, a horse and an owl
January 31, 2023

Every year, thousands of British Columbians join the BC SPCA to speak up for animals. “Today, we are celebrating the difference residents of B.C. have made for tens of thousands of animals across British Columbia and Canada in the past year,” says Dr. Sara Dubois, chief scientific officer at the BC SPCA. Grounded in evidence-based …

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