December 1, 2022Update The BC SPCA would like to thank the 13,865 British Columbians who shared their priorities for local government action. Animals can’t vote, but you can – by using your voice ahead of the October 2022 local government election, you helped to improve animal welfare in your community. After the election, we advised every municipal …
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October 31, 2022The Provincial government has recently announced permanent changes to Integrated Pest Management Regulation (IPMR), to significantly reduce second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) in B.C. New requirements will prohibit all public and most commercial uses of SGARs in B.C., with limited exemptions. This is a big step forward for animal welfare – protecting wildlife from exposure to …
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August 25, 2022Update: The federal petition for video surveillance in slaughter facilities has now closed. More than 9,000 Canadians voiced their concern about this issue. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for farm animals – the petition is currently awaiting government response. Original story: July 14, 2022 The BC SPCA is urging Canadians to sign an …
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June 8, 2022Update: Over 4,500 people signed the pledge to speak out against a new rodeo in the Township of Langley. This pledge demonstrates that rodeo does not align with the values of many British Columbians. In June, we submitted a letter to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Langley also expressing our concerns with …
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January 25, 2022Thank you Creating change for domestic, farm and wild animals can be a slow process, but together, we can give animals a voice. Your continued support and desire to take action is essential – it shows policymakers that you care for animals, and are committed to protecting and enhancing their quality of life. In 2021, …
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January 18, 2022Did you know that 1.4 million cows are raised for dairy production every year in Canada? For the first time since 2009, Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle (PDF) is being updated and they want to know what you think. This Code sets out the minimum expectation of care …
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January 7, 2022Update: The federal fireworks petition has now closed. More than 14,000 Canadians voiced their concern about the dangers of fireworks. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for pets, farm animals and wildlife! Read the government’s official response. Original story: January 7, 2022 The BC SPCA continues our fight to ban fireworks in 2022. Consumer …
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December 3, 2021For many people, fireworks are an exciting and fun experience. But for animals, including those on farms, fireworks can be extremely frightening. Unlike our dog and cat companions, farm animals can’t be brought into our homes to be comforted and protected in the same way we would with our cats and dogs. This means that …
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November 5, 2021The BC SPCA would like to thank the tens of thousands of British Columbians who spoke out against the suffering of mink on commercial farms in B.C. The BC SPCA has been actively campaigning for the past two years for an end to the practice of farmed mink, who are raised and killed solely for …
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September 8, 2021As Canada prepares to elect its 44th Parliament, we want to share an amazing WIN for animals! Elected officials have heard our supporters speak out against live horse export, rodenticide, and the dangers of the international wildlife trade and now, for the first time in living memory, animal welfare and animal protection are in the platforms …
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