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Crown counsel has charged Xin (Ivy) Zhou, the operator of a Surrey breeding and boarding facility, with animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act following a BC SPCA investigation. On Feb. 16, 2016, BC SPCA constables seized 82 animals in distress – 67 cats, 12 dogs and three puppies – from Zhou’s …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Wildlife
As the cold and rainy season starts to arrive, many of us dream about heading south in search of sun and sand. For many migratory bird species, of course, this dream is a reality, but it takes a lot of hard work and long-distance flying to safely arrive at their warm wintering grounds. While some …
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News Category: Wildlife
After being hit by a car, a friendly feline at the Victoria SPCA needs help to get moving again. Brought in by a Good Samaritan as a stray from the Sooke area, Marilyn is suffering from a broken hip and abdominal hernia. “This sweet girl needs surgery to fix her injuries, which may also include …
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News Category: Ways to help
Concerned about a neighbour’s dog or cat that you see outside? Maybe the animal is tied up, or doesn’t have a place to hide from the rain? You’re not alone. Last year, BC SPCA Animal Protection Officers (APOs) responded to 573 calls about tethered animals, and another 725 calls about animals not having any shelter. …
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News Category: Animal cruelty, Pet care, Take action
The change in weather and the tumble of autumn leaves typically means the start of injured owl season at the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (ARC), with a higher number of these night-time hunters arriving in need of care. As the days get shorter, folks tend to head to work and return home in …
Continue reading “Barred owl wins barbed wire battle at Wild ARC”
News Category: Wildlife
Recent news that the world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor, will no longer sell tickets to animal attractions is welcomed by the BC SPCA. The internet travel giant has launched a “no touching of wild animals” policy, which means it will no longer sell tickets to attractions where travellers come into physical contact with captive, wild …
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News Category: Wildlife
