March 31, 2019You 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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March 27, 2019The BC SPCA’s Maple Ridge Branch is asking members of the public to help with medical costs for a puppy called Cozzy, who was seized as a result of a cruelty investigation. Witnesses say the puppy was hit by a car. Cozzy struggled as he was unable to put weight on one of his legs …
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March 26, 2019The BC SPCA has seized 46 horses, four dogs and four hogs from a property in North Vernon. The warrant was executed on March 25 after the BC SPCA received complaints that animals had been left unattended on the property and were not receiving adequate care. “SPCA constables met with the owner of the animals …
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March 25, 2019While the snow came down in droves and people on the southern west coast of B.C. were hunkering down in their warm homes, avoiding driving on the perilous roads, Wild ARC staff were having one of their busiest days of the winter season. “We were receiving all kinds of calls about wildlife who were affected …
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March 21, 2019Please note that there is currently a voluntary recall expansion on select canned dog foods produced by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. For further information, please visit hillspet.ca/productlist or contact Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. at 1-800-445-5777 Monday-Friday during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) or at contactus@hillspet.com. Dry dog food, treats and all cat …
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