October 1, 2020Medical costs could reach more than $100,000 for the 97 animals seized by BC SPCA animal protection officers from a Princeton property on Sept. 23. The BC SPCA rescued 46 puppies, 21 adult dogs, 27 horses and three cats from a substandard breeder after receiving a complaint about animals in distress. The animals were living …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
September 25, 2020The BC SPCA is calling on Canadians to voice their opinions on proposed amendments to the National Farm Animal Care Council’s Codes of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs. National farm codes, developed by multi-stakeholder committees, are updated every 10 years, with an interim review conducted after five years. This week, a code …
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News Category: Farm
September 25, 2020The BC SPCA is caring for 97 badly neglected animals seized from a Princeton property in the Interior on Sept. 23. SPCA animal protection officers executed a warrant and removed 43 puppies, 24 adult and senior dogs, 27 horses and three cats after receiving a complaint about animals in distress. “The animals were living in …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
September 24, 2020If you’re headed back to work or have a jam-packed day, it’s important that your pets receive care, attention and exercise when we can’t be there to tend to their needs. A dog daycare can be a great choice for some dogs. Rather than stay home with the potential of being bored (and getting into …
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News Category: Pet care