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Williams Lake resident Terry Baker has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty under the Criminal Code of Canada after the BC SPCA seized 46 neglected dogs and puppies from his rural property north of Williams Lake. The dogs, seized in February of 2018, included American Eskimo, border collie, husky and Samoyed breeds. Marcie …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
While some felines make plans for cat naps and playtime, one cat in Richmond had some other ideas earlier this month. Lily is typically an indoor cat, but managed to make her grand escape and hitch a ride in the bumper of a car in Richmond. The owner of the car drove to various locations …
News Category: Pet care
After almost two years to the day she was admitted, and just in time for Canada Day, the orphaned beaver kit that arrived at the BC SPCA Wild ARC in spring 2016 was recently released back to her natural habitat. Beaver kits remain with their families for two years before they are able to survive …
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News Category: Wildlife
The BC SPCA is applauding a move by the City of Burnaby to limit the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits (except for spayed and neutered domestic rabbits) to adoptions from approved shelters and rescues. BC SPCA manager of public policy and outreach Amy Morris says the new bylaw, approved by Burnaby council on June …
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News Category: Adoption
Just one year after the BC SPCA investigated a shocking case of abuse and torture of broiler chickens by employees of Elite Farm Services Ltd. in Chilliwack, SPCA constables are investigating further allegations of animal cruelty involving the same company and a Fraser Valley chicken farm, Jaedel Enterprises. In 2017, the BC SPCA recommended charges …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Farm
Ways to make the fête fun for you, your four-legged friends and your co-workers! Is Fido ready for his field trip? This year’s annual Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDay) is happening Friday, June 22. The first TYDTWDay was established in 1999, to give people the chance to celebrate how wonderful dogs are as …
