December 1, 2016Update: December 1, 2016 B.C.’s veterinarians are showing how much they support the humane treatment of animals. The College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) recently voted to ban cosmetic tail docking, offering a unique opportunity for British Columbians: let your local vet know how much you support the move. The province-wide ban, which follows …
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December 1, 2016The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) seized 29 dogs and puppies from a Squamish breeder during a warrant executed on Nov. 30. The seized animals – 18 adult dogs and 11 puppies – include Old English sheepdogs, Coton de Tulear, bearded collies and a Tibetan terrier. The dogs …
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November 26, 2016The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) unveiled plans for its new Community Animals Centre in Kamloops at a special event on Nov. 25 at the Kamloops Art Gallery. The Hon. Dr. Terry Lake, Minister of Health and MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson, the Hon. Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation …
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November 24, 2016Crown counsel has charged Xin (Ivy) Zhou, the operator of a Surrey breeding and boarding facility, with animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act following a BC SPCA investigation. On Feb. 16, 2016, BC SPCA constables seized 82 animals in distress – 67 cats, 12 dogs and three puppies – from Zhou’s …
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November 16, 2016As the cold and rainy season starts to arrive, many of us dream about heading south in search of sun and sand. For many migratory bird species, of course, this dream is a reality, but it takes a lot of hard work and long-distance flying to safely arrive at their warm wintering grounds. While some …
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November 3, 2016After being hit by a car, a friendly feline at the Victoria SPCA needs help to get moving again. Brought in by a Good Samaritan as a stray from the Sooke area, Marilyn is suffering from a broken hip and abdominal hernia. “This sweet girl needs surgery to fix her injuries, which may also include …
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