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Crown counsel approves charges in BC SPCA sled dog investigation

April 20, 2012

Crown counsel today announced charges of animal cruelty (Criminal Code, Section 445.1(1) (a)) against Bob Fawcett, former general manager of the Whistler-based Howling Dog Tours, for causing unnecessary pain and suffering to a number of sled dogs in April 2010. His first court appearance is scheduled for May 24 in Pemberton. Gruesome details of the …

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Langley veterinarian convicted in horse neglect case

March 28, 2012

Warning: graphic photos below. Langley veterinarian Mark Marohn was found guilty today of animal cruelty under both the Criminal Code of Canada and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after the BC SPCA discovered six emaciated and badly neglected horses in his care. Marohn was charged in April of 2009. In December, 2008, BC SPCA …

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BC SPCA seeks public’s help in solving shocking case of animal cruelty

March 14, 2012

(Warning: Graphic photos below. Discretion is advised.) BC SPCA animal cruelty investigators are seeking the public’s help in solving a shocking case of animal cruelty in Dawson Creek. Disturbingly, the case appears to be a repeat of a sickening incident that took place in January, 2011 in the same neighbourhood. “Yesterday afternoon we received a …

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Ongoing intake of more than 200 cats and kittens stretching BC SPCA resources

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