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Update May 23, 2023: Over 4,600 people signed the pledge to not attend the rodeo events at this year’s Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair. We thank all those who signed for speaking up for animals used in rodeo! This pledge demonstrates that rodeo does not align with the values of many British Columbians. If not …
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An update to the 2009 Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle (Code) will improve the lives of the more than 1.4 million dairy cows on farms in Canada. The updated Code includes new requirements for housing, handling, pain control, and health, among others. The BC SPCA, along with over 5,800 …
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The BC SPCA works to protect and enhance the quality of life for both wild and farmed animals. We may think wild and farmed animals have little in common, but they face many similar welfare issues and are connected in a variety of ways. Farming You may be surprised to learn that wild animals are …
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With Easter around the corner, eggs are a popular item in the shopping carts of many Canadians. Eggs are used for many Easter traditions, such as Easter egg hunts, Easter egg decorating and baking Easter recipes. Sadly, 71% of the eggs produced in B.C. come from laying hens that have spent their entire adult lives …
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Mini pigs have experienced a surge in popularity over the past few years. But are mini pigs real? “Mini pigs” is a term used to encompass any smaller breed of pig, and is often substituted with other terms like “micro-pigs,” “pocket pigs,” and “teacup pigs.” They are not a distinct breed, but rather can be …
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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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February 7, 2023 UPDATE: The federal petition to ban the shipping of horses overseas for slaughter has now closed. More than 36 thousand Canadians voiced their concerns. We still have not heard back from the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food regarding a progress report on the ban. We encourage you to reach out to the …
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Approximately 82% of Canadians report that they are omnivores, eating both plant- and animal-based foods. In recent years though, an increasing number of Canadians are shifting their eating habits to include more plant-based foods in their diet. Concerns about animal welfare, human health, environmental impacts, and the rising cost of food are major factors contributing …
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Our goal is to ensure that abused, injured and neglected farm animals receive the veterinary care and rehabilitation they need so they can be adopted to new guardians who will provide them with a safe and happy environment. None of this would possible without your generous support! This holiday season, check out these ways you …
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Anyone who has interacted with a horse knows they are magnificent animals. Horses have been a part of our lives for thousands of years as companions, working animals and athletes in equestrian sport, to name a few. Although horses are such well-known animals, the following facts may surprise you! 1. Horses can’t breathe through their …
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