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Chilliwack SPCA closes to the public as it deals with animals seized from breeder

March 15, 2016

In the wake of two recent seizures of animals from a Langley puppy mill and a Surrey breeder/boarder, BC SPCA staff and volunteers continue to work around the clock to help the cats and dogs, many of whom were rescued from deplorable conditions. As Vancouver BC SPCA staff and volunteers continue to accept and review …

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Applications now being accepted for Langley puppy mill dogs

March 14, 2016

MARCH 14 UPDATE: Watch as Twister, one of the 66 seized dogs from a pupy mill in Langley, goes to her forever home. MARCH 10 UPDATE: The Vancouver BC SPCA Branch is now accepting new applications for the remaining adult dogs recently seized from the Langley puppy mill and will be reviewing accordingly. Breeds include …

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New regulations for dog and cat breeders announced

March 2, 2016

On Feb. 22, BC SPCA chief executive officer Craig Daniell stood proudly with B.C. Premier Christy Clark and MLA Jane Thornthwaite to announce an upcoming major change in B.C. animal welfare legislation. The B.C. government will adopt a regulation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act recognizing the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Codes of Practice …

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Animal cruelty charges laid in dairy cattle abuse case

March 1, 2016

Crown counsel has laid a total of 20 counts of animal cruelty against Chilliwack Cattle Sales LTD. Company and seven of its employees, following a BC SPCA investigation. Sixteen of the 20 counts are under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and concern the various cruelty acts against dairy cows, while four of the counts …

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BC SPCA seeks public’s help in finding owner of emaciated dog abandoned in pet store

February 23, 2016

The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of an emaciated dog abandoned at a West Vancouver pet store around the lunch hour on Feb. 18. The male border collie, approximately six years old, was tied to a shelving unit at the back of Cute Paws Pet Food & Supplies at …

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Government to adopt regulation to protect cats and dogs

February 22, 2016

The B.C. government is taking another step towards enhancing protection of animals by targeting irresponsible commercial breeders of dogs and cats. The B.C. government will adopt a regulation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Actrecognizing the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Codes of Practice for both kennel and cattery operations as generally accepted management practices …

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