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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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UPDATE: The public comment period and the federal petition to end fur farming of all species across Canada are both closed. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for mink. Original story: January 26, 2021 The BC SPCA is urging its supporters to speak out against an attempt by the mink industry to roll back …
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UPDATE June 2021: The e-petition received support from 8,929 Canadians, 69% of which were British Columbians. MP Len Webber (Alberta) read the petition in the House of Commons in May 2021. The use of sodium cyanide will not be permitted as of December 31, 2021, as this product has been cancelled by the manufacturer. The …
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The BC SPCA is hoping you can help Keto, the cat. The eight-month-old feline was recently surrendered to the BC SPCA Sunshine Coast location by his owners who were not able to afford veterinary care when he came home with an intense injury to his right eye. The BC SPCA immediately took Keto for veterinary …
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Every year hundreds of native wild animals are brought to wildlife rehabilitation centres in Canada suffering from the effects of poison. This poison was not meant for them, but was set out in bait boxes at homes, parks, and buildings across communities to attract rodents. The full scale of the problem is unknown since most …
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The BC SPCA is urging British Columbians to support the inclusion of animals in the province’s Emergency Management Legislation. The B.C. government is seeking input on modernizing the legislation until January 31, 2020. “The devastating reports from Australia, where more than a billion animals are estimated to have died as a result of bushfires, are …
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead. It began with a few concerned individuals who were disheartened at the cruel treatment of horses used to haul heavy materials in B.C.’s pioneering days. In 1895, this small, committed …
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Thousands of BC SPCA supporters took action in 2019 to sign petitions advocating for laws that would improve animal welfare. Together with Humane Canada, we’ve advocated for the importance of animal welfare legislation to protect against neglect and cruelty. Ending the captivity of whales and dolphins: Bill S-203 Canada made historic strides passing the so-called …
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Dr. Adrian Walton, owner of Dewdney Animal Hospital has provided veterinary care to owned servals for years. The hospital also has a special permit that allows them to rescue and treat animals on the provincial controlled alien species (CAS) list. Unlike other exotic cats like lions and tigers, servals are not currently on the prohibited …
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You can make a difference for animals! Right now, the federal government is considering four laws that have an impact on animal welfare. Bills go through quite a process, with three readings and a committee review in both the House of Commons and the Senate before they are approved. Scroll down to review the laws, …
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