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For the past 10 months, you have been helping the BC SPCA shine a light on the inhumane mink farming industry, which presents a serious risk to public health in a pandemic. But for two wild mink on Vancouver Island, their rehabilitation story reminds us what is at stake. When an orphaned young mink in …
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Backyard chickens have become increasingly popular among those looking for a sustainable source of cage-free eggs. Just like cats and dogs, chickens need physical and mental stimulation to live happy and healthy lives. Providing enrichment to chickens has many benefits, including: Provides the opportunity to perform natural behaviours Keeps chickens engaged, reducing boredom and building …
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News Category: Farm
While cats and dogs may be the first animals that come to mind when you think of the BC SPCA, we also work to protect and enhance the quality of life for farm animals. From horses and pigs to goats and chickens, farm animals are among the thousands of animals we help each year. The …
Continue reading “Annie the stray lamb finds her happy ending”
With so many different labels found on meat and eggs, it can be difficult to know what each means in terms of animal welfare. “Free run” and “free range” can be particularly confusing labels. First, it’s important to define these labels in general terms. Free run: animals are raised cage-free, but indoors. Free range: animals …
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News Category: Farm
The Earth’s climate is changing at an alarming rate due to the global warming crisis, resulting from greenhouse gas emissions.1 Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, are air pollutants that absorb sunlight and trap heat, causing the planet to warm. The consequences of global warming include severe drought, water shortages, wildfires, flooding, rising …
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News Category: Farm
The BC SPCA is encouraging horse guardians to plan ahead in the event of a disaster, such as wildfires, floods, power outages or earthquakes. Good planning can make all the difference in an emergency. This disaster preparedness checklist outlines key things you will need to ensure your horses are safe if a disaster strikes. …
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News Category: Farm
The BC SPCA supports consumers seeking alternatives to eggs produced by caged laying hens. Raising backyard laying hens has become a popular option in both rural and urban areas. However, hens can be a lot of work and bring their own unique challenges, so they aren’t the right fit for everyone. If you are thinking …
UPDATE June 19, 2021: The federal petition to ban the shipping of horses overseas for slaughter has now closed. More than 77 thousand Canadians voiced their concern for this practice. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for horses! Original story: June 2, 2021 Most Canadians don’t know that Canada is one of the only …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
The BC SPCA is hoping you can give Charlie a new leg up on life. The twenty-year-old gelding came to the BC SPCA’s attention through a cruelty investigation earlier this month. In addition to coming into care underweight and having suffered from rain scald, Charlie has a chronic hind leg injury, and is recovering from …
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News Category: Farm, Ways to help
The BC SPCA has opened a new facility adjacent to its Community Animal Centre in Nanaimo to care for abused and neglected farm animals. The Seasted Stables, which will serve all of Vancouver Island, is named in recognition of the Seasted Foundation, which provided generous funding for the barn and paddocks, along with a contribution …
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News Category: Farm
