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The BC SPCA has seized 82 animals from a breeding/boarding facility in Surrey. The 67 cats, 12 dogs and three puppies were seized during a warrant executed by BC SPCA constables on Feb. 16. Two of the animals – one adult cat and one kitten – had to be euthanized last evening because of critical …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
The BC SPCA is applauding an announcement made by the provincial government on Feb. 13 that it is considering new licensing and inspection rules for dog and cat breeders in B.C. “We have been in conversation with government on this issue and we are very pleased with their commitment to move forward quickly to prevent …
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The BC SPCA has seized 66 sick and neglected dogs and puppies, in one of the largest puppy mill seizures in B.C. history. The 32 adult dogs and 34 puppies, including Old English sheepdogs, Bernese mountain dogs, soft-coated wheaton terriers, standard poodles, miniature poodles and Portuguese water dogs, were seized from a Langley breeder on …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
A Slocan Valley man has been charged with animal cruelty for the fourth time, following a BC SPCA seizure of 29 animals from a property near Winlaw, B.C. on Jan. 28. Crown counsel has charged Joao (John) Vieira with three counts of animal cruelty under the Criminal Code of Canada just days after a team …
News Category: Animal cruelty
Yu Lin, the owner of an emaciated young husky dog who was found abandoned in Maple Ridge last January, has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, following a BC SPCA investigation. The BC SPCA was called to rescue the dog, who was found wandering alone …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
No one wants to lose a pet. But it happens to even the most responsible of pet guardians – a window or door accidentally gets left open, and the family dog or cat is suddenly missing. “First of all, don’t panic,” says Lorie Chortyk, BC SPCA general manager of community relations. “Talk to your neighbours, …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
A Burnaby couple is using a new online option to petition the federal government for a nation-wide ban on electric shock collars – a move supported by the BC SPCA. Gwendy and Alfie Williams are the first in Canada to use the Parliament of Canada’s new electronic petition, or e-petition, to call upon the federal …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Pet care, Take action
A Salt Spring Island resident has been charged with animal cruelty following a BC SPCA investigation. Dana Pennington was charged under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after her 20-year-old cat was found in critical distress by a neighbour. “The neighbour rushed the cat, a tabby and white male named Charlie, to a veterinarian, …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
A Victoria-area man has been sentenced in a case of animal cruelty that resulted in Bryn, a female pit bull mix, being beaten with a baseball bat – so badly beaten, that her ability to walk was affected. Following a BC SPCA cruelty investigation, Colwood resident Joseph White was convicted and found guilty on two …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
The BC SPCA is applauding an announcement by the College of Veterinarians of B.C. (CVBC) that cosmetic ear cropping procedures on dogs will no longer be considered an acceptable practice for its members. “For nearly two decades, the BC SPCA has been on record opposing procedures such as tail docking, ear cropping, devocalization and declawing …
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