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Crown counsel has laid a total of 20 counts of animal cruelty against Chilliwack Cattle Sales LTD. Company and seven of its employees, following a BC SPCA investigation. Sixteen of the 20 counts are under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and concern the various cruelty acts against dairy cows, while four of the counts …
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The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of an emaciated dog abandoned at a West Vancouver pet store around the lunch hour on Feb. 18. The male border collie, approximately six years old, was tied to a shelving unit at the back of Cute Paws Pet Food & Supplies at …
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The B.C. government is taking another step towards enhancing protection of animals by targeting irresponsible commercial breeders of dogs and cats. The B.C. government will adopt a regulation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Actrecognizing the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Codes of Practice for both kennel and cattery operations as generally accepted management practices …
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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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