May 1, 2019The BC SPCA applauds North Cowichan council for adopting amendments to its animal responsibility bylaw to improve public and animal safety. “We are pleased that the Municipality of North Cowichan has updated its animal responsibility bylaw. These changes promote responsible pet guardianship and will help prevent animal cruelty,” says SPCA senior animal protection & outreach …
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May 1, 2019Each May, humane organizations across North America take part in Be Kind to Animals Month, recognizing the important role that animals play in our lives with the aim of raising awareness of animal welfare issues and celebrating the human-animal bond. In honour of Be Kind to Animals Month this year, the BC SPCA is encouraging …
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April 29, 2019The BC SPCA has identified the individual responsible for the deaths of two newborn kittens who died after being abandoned in a Vancouver dumpster on April 19. The day-old kittens, who were tied inside a plastic shopping bag that ironically read “Love You,” were found among garbage in a locked, underground area at 1040 Pacific …
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April 27, 2019On World Veterinary Day the BC SPCA would like to thank all veterinary staff and partners for their vital work. Veterinary teams provide vaccines for disease prevention, perform life-saving surgery, offer basic healthcare services and more to help pets lead their best lives. BC SPCA Prince George Spay Neuter Clinic Dr. Kim Yuill is a …
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April 25, 2019The BC SPCA’s Abbotsford Branch is seeking your help with medical costs for Mister, who has lived a rough life roaming around on his own. Mister was found on a property when he tried desperately to get into a home searching for a warm and safe place to rest his injured body. The homeowner noticed …
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April 24, 2019The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help in solving a case involving two newborn kittens who were stuffed inside a plastic bag and abandoned in a Vancouver dumpster on April 19. The one-day-old kittens, who were suffering from hypothermia and dehydration, were rushed to an emergency clinic for treatment but both have since died. …
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News Category: Animal cruelty