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Sooke resident charged with animal cruelty in dog’s death

July 19, 2017

Sooke resident Dr. Philip Ney has been charged with animal cruelty following the death of his six-year-old mixed breed dog Star. “Apparently Star had given birth to many litters of puppies over the years and had whelped 14 puppies in January,” says BC SPCA senior animal protection officer Erika Paul. “According to Ney only five …

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Gentle Barnaby the cat needs your help following dog attack

July 7, 2017

The Sea to Sky SPCA Branch in Squamish is seeking help for a sweet brown tabby cat named Barnaby, after he was seriously injured in a dog attack. “Unfortunately he didn’t receive medical treatment for his injuries when the attack occurred,” says BC SPCA Sea to Sky manager Marika Donnelly. “By the time he was …

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BC SPCA seeks public’s help in case of injured puppy in Langley

July 6, 2017

The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help in finding the person responsible for inflicting intense suffering on a puppy found abandoned on the side of the road at 264th Street and 64th Avenue in Langley. The three-month-old Doberman pinscher puppy, named Lola by the SPCA, was found on July 2 by two Good Samaritans …

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Public lecture to highlight new seaside sanctuary option for cetaceans

Wild humpback whale with tail out of water
July 5, 2017

The public is warmly invited to join internationally known neuroscientist and researcher Dr. Lori Marino to learn more about a ground-breaking effort to create a new ocean sanctuary for former captive whales and for the rehabilitation of wild cetaceans in need. She will speak on the Whale Sanctuary Project on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 …

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City of Vancouver helps prevent animal cruelty with pet sales ban

puppy in pet store cage
June 29, 2017

The City of Vancouver council voted unanimously Wednesday in favour of banning the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits from pet stores, a move applauded by the BC SPCA. “Council is standing up against the importation of puppies from mills and issues related to impulse purchases,” said Amy Morris, BC SPCA manager of public policy …

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