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BC SPCA aims to tackle root causes of animal suffering with launch of its new 2025-2030 strategic plan

February 6, 2025

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is setting its sights on a bold future for animal welfare in the province with the launch of its new 2025-2030 strategic plan. With an emphasis on tackling the root causes of animal suffering, while continuing to act as a safety net for …

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One more chance to stop the live export of horses for slaughter

January 16, 2025

The bill to ban live horse exports (Bill C-355) has hit a roadblock. With Parliament prorogued (paused) until March and a possible election on the horizon, thousands of horses remain at risk. But there’s hope – we have one more chance to end this cruel practice before the election. There’s still a way to stop …

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Speak up for farmed birds

Broiler chicken
October 4, 2024

Do you have thoughts about how birds raised for meat should be farmed in Canada? Now is your chance to take a survey to share your concerns about farmed bird welfare and make a difference.  Update: this survey has now closed. The National Farm Animal Care Council has announced that the Code of Practice for …

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10 fun facts about turkeys

A Red Bourbon turkey walking outdoors on a field.
October 3, 2024

Found in the wild and on farms across Canada, turkeys have unique traits that make them truly special. Let’s talk turkey and discover some fascinating facts that may surprise you! 1. Turkeys are native to North America The domestic turkeys we see on farms today are the same species as the wild turkeys native to …

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Support a better life for turkeys this Thanksgiving

A turkey tom outdoors on a farm.
October 3, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, many Canadians are planning their holiday feasts, with turkey being a central feature at many dinner tables. As we gather to give thanks, consider the welfare of the turkeys that play such a significant role in our celebrations. In Canada, 513 turkey farmers raise turkeys for consumption. During Thanksgiving in 2023, 2.1 …

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Speak up for sheep

White sheep with black heads inside barn
July 5, 2024

Do you have thoughts about how sheep should be raised in Canada? Now is your chance to take a short survey to share your concerns about sheep welfare and make a difference for sheep raised for meat, milk, and wool in Canada. Update: this survey has now closed. The National Farm Animal Care Council has …

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How your input shapes the Codes of Practice and sets farmed animal welfare standards

June 10, 2024

Many Canadians care deeply about farmed animal welfare but sometimes feel powerless to make a difference. However, you can help farmed animals in many important ways, including speaking up for them! Canada’s Codes of Practice for the care and handling of farm animals set important rules for ensuring farmed animal welfare nationally. Everyone, from farmers …

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10 fun facts about sheep

May 24, 2024

Sheep were among the first animals to be domesticated. In Canada, sheep are raised on farms for meat, milk, and wool production and cared for as companion animals on hobby farms. While sheep may be thought of as unintelligent animals who mindlessly follow the flock, they are incredibly smart. Here are ten fun facts you …

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Canada’s Code of Practice for Equines to be updated

A group of horses outdoors.
May 6, 2024

Are you passionate about the welfare of equines in Canada? Now is your chance to share your concerns about equine welfare and make a difference for horses, ponies, miniature horses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies across the country. The National Farm Animal Care Council has announced that the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling …

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