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News Category: Animal cruelty

Forensic examinations reveal mutilated cats were victims of predators

June 15, 2012

BC SPCA officials announced today that necropsies conducted by internationally known forensic veterinarian Dr. Melinda Merck on the remains of mutilated cats and other animals found in the Lower Mainland, have determined the animals were victims of predator attack. Initial findings from pathologists and veterinarians, combined with the unusual placement of the bodies, had raised …

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BC SPCA investigation under way into death of horse in Keremeos

June 7, 2012

A BC SPCA investigation is under way into the death of a horse who was humanely euthanized by RCMP officials in Keremeos on June 5. The horse had collapsed and was deemed to be in critical condition. “On June 6 our constables were alerted to allegations that the horse may have been beaten. We immediately …

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Man convicted of horse cruelty charged with breach of probation

May 28, 2012

Brentwood Bay resident David Whiffin  has been charged with breach of probation after failing to comply with a ban on owning animals imposed earlier this year. Whiffin, who appears in court on May 31 to face the charge, was found living on a property with dogs, geese and a miniature horse. Whiffin and Clayton Cunningham, …

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Crown counsel approves charges in BC SPCA sled dog investigation

April 20, 2012

Crown counsel today announced charges of animal cruelty (Criminal Code, Section 445.1(1) (a)) against Bob Fawcett, former general manager of the Whistler-based Howling Dog Tours, for causing unnecessary pain and suffering to a number of sled dogs in April 2010. His first court appearance is scheduled for May 24 in Pemberton. Gruesome details of the …

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Langley veterinarian convicted in horse neglect case

March 28, 2012

Warning: graphic photos below. Langley veterinarian Mark Marohn was found guilty today of animal cruelty under both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after the BC SPCA discovered six emaciated and badly neglected horses in his care. Marohn was charged in April of 2009. In December, 2008, BC SPCA …

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BC SPCA seeks public’s help in solving shocking case of animal cruelty

March 14, 2012

(Warning: Graphic photos below. Discretion is advised.) BC SPCA animal cruelty investigators are seeking the public’s help in solving a shocking case of animal cruelty in Dawson Creek. Disturbingly, the case appears to be a repeat of a sickening incident that took place in January, 2011 in the same neighbourhood. “Yesterday afternoon we received a …

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