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It’s official – the City of Richmond has become the first jurisdiction in Canada to ban the sale of puppies in pet stores. The ban goes into effect in April 2011, and the city’s three local pet stores will have until that time to sell or remove puppies from their stores. Richmond councillors approved the …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Take action
The recent deaths of horses at the 2010 Calgary Stampede once again raises the need for animal welfare organizations and the public to call for more humane treatment of animals in events which showcase rodeo skills. In its official position on rodeo events the BC SPCA expresses serious concern about the events that are the …
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The BC SPCA and the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies have presented federal authorities with a report of concerns regarding horse slaughter in Canada. The Report on Horse Slaughter Practices in Canada is based on a review of recent video footage depicting inhumane practices at two of Canada’s largest horse slaughter plants, one in Alberta and …
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