January 25, 2022Thank you Creating change for domestic, farm and wild animals can be a slow process, but together, we can give animals a voice. Your continued support and desire to take action is essential – it shows policymakers that you care for animals, and are committed to protecting and enhancing their quality of life. In 2021, …
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January 24, 2022The BC SPCA generally doesn’t recommend feeding wildlife – but what about bird feeders? Backyard bird feeding is the most widespread and popular form of human-wildlife interaction worldwide – but did you know that bird feeders are a common place for birds to get sick? Wild ARC commonly admits birds suffering from conjunctivitis – an …
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January 21, 2022The story of Julia Lomb, PhD, owner and trainer at Neighborhound Dog Training in Burnaby, has always involved animals. Lomb’s love and admiration for animals earned her a veterinary degree in Germany and, later, a PhD through the University of British Columbia’s Animal Welfare Program. Lomb’s interest in animal behaviour next led her to become …
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January 21, 2022The BC SPCA has seized 216 head of neglected beef cattle, including approximately 80 weaned calves, from a Vancouver Island property after their owner failed to relieve the distress of the animals. “Our officers were on site on Jan. 19 and 20 and finally cleared the property at 9:45 p.m. last evening,” says Kaley Pugh, …
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January 18, 2022Did you know that 1.4 million cows are raised for dairy production every year in Canada? For the first time since 2009, Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle (PDF) is being updated and they want to know what you think. This Code sets out the minimum expectation of care …
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