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Ladysmith couple with previous history of animal abuse in Saskatchewan found guilty in B.C.

April 9, 2025

On April 4, 2025, at the Duncan Law Courts, Rhees William Kendall and Tanisha Lynn Kendall were found guilty of one count each of willfully causing or permitting unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird, contrary to section 445.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.  Between October 31, 2023, and November 16, 2023, …

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BC SPCA urges federal parties to commit to animal welfare in upcoming election

April 7, 2025

As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on April 28, the BC SPCA is reminding federal parties and candidates of the value and importance Canadians place on animal welfare. In fact, almost 80 percent of British Columbians agree that laws and policies should reflect the connection between human and animal welfare, as well as …

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BC SPCA urges public to include pets in estate planning after taking in seven cats following owner’s passing

April 4, 2025

The BC SPCA is reminding the public about the importance of estate planning for your pets after the Society took seven cats into care when their owner passed away. “The guardian of these cats did everything right while they were in the hospital to ensure the animals were taken care of,” says Eileen Drever, BC …

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Severe eye injury from dog fight requires surgery for sweet Pomeranian mix named Gracie

March 27, 2025

A seven-year-old Pomeranian mix, named Gracie by BC SPCA staff, was involved in a dog fight, and subsequently brought to a veterinary clinic in Victoria with a devastating eye injury. Sadly, her injured eye had been dislodged from its socket and could not be saved, she required immediate surgery to remove it. “The clinic contacted us …

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Alone, but not abandoned – keeping moms and babies together this spring

Two deer fawns laying in grass
March 27, 2025

Wild ARC is at the beginning of their busiest time of year, when hundreds of babies will be brought through their doors every month. More than 70% of our patients are admitted just between April and September, as wild babies arrive in a massive spring and summer wave. Staff and volunteers will be working tirelessly …

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Crown counsel approves charges in case of animal abuse

March 26, 2025

On March 3, 2025, Crown counsel approved charges of animal cruelty (Criminal Code, Section 445.1(1) (a)) against Zachary Petropolis, for causing unnecessary pain and suffering to a dog in Kelowna in December 2023. “We received a number of calls into the BC SPCA’s Animal Helpline about this individual abusing his dog,” says Eileen Drever, BC …

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