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Charges of animal cruelty have been laid against two individuals in the case of a severely emaciated boxer rescued by the BC SPCA in January. Amy Hui-Yu Lin and Glenn Mislang each face charges under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act after their young boxer came into the care of the Vancouver SPCA suffering …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
Over the past five decades, global demand for animal-based foods has more than tripled to feed a continuously growing population. To satisfy this demand, pressure has been put on farmers to produce more and more meat, eggs and dairy products. As a result, the farm industry has transitioned toward intensive farming systems. These intensive systems …
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News Category: Farm
I’d really like to adopt a cat, but I already have a dog. Is that a problem? Contrary to popular belief, cats and dogs can live in harmony. Here are a few tips for selecting a feline housemate for your dog. 1.) Choose a cat previously socialized to dogs. Most cats can adapt to dogs …
Staff at the SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) are hoping you’ll be able to help them help their latest owl patient. The bird is believed to have been hit by a car, and, as a result, has unfortunately had to have one of her eyes removed. The owl also suffered trauma to her …
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News Category: Ways to help
The BC SPCA is among the top 10 charities in MoneySense magazine’s 2019 survey that rates 100 Canadian charities for overall efficiency, transparency and donor stewardship. The magazine created Canada’s first charity rating system in 2011 to determine which charities score highest in categories such as overall charity efficiency, fundraising efficiency, social results and transparency. …
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News Category: Awards and accreditation
The BC SPCA’s Victoria Branch is asking for help from the public after 97 domestic rats were surrendered into care this week from a downtown low-income residence. The former owner of the animals is in hospital and no longer able to care for them. “Obviously this intake of 97 small animals is putting a strain …
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News Category: Ways to help
