September 23, 2016Bill C-246, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act, is headed for a vote in parliament again on September 28, 2016. “The bill could ban shark fin importation, the imporatation of cat and dog fur and make changes to the Criminal Code of Canada that could help the BC SPCA and other animal welfare societies across Canada …
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September 20, 2016The BC SPCA has removed 88 animals from a property in Langley. The 45 dogs, 18 cats and 24 farm animals and one turtle were seized during a warrant executed by BC SPCA constables on Sept. 19. Three dead animals were also found on the property. “We received a complaint about animals in distress on …
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September 18, 2016Question: My husband and I are considering getting a dog for the children to grow up with. When is a good time to bring a dog into the home and what are the benefits to adoption versus purchasing through a breeder or buying online? As the sun sets earlier and weather gets cooler and as …
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September 16, 2016Another kitten at the Fort St. John SPCA must lose a leg in order to live without pain. Mary Jane, also known as MJ, was found in the area where Peter Parker – another kitten whose must have a leg amputated after the injuries he sustained when he was thrown from a moving vehicle – …
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September 8, 2016The BC SPCA’s Trail Regional Branch is partnering with Barks and Recreation to make it even easier for potential pet guardians to make the SPCA their “first adoption option”. Beginning Sept. 16 the BC SPCA will launch a new satellite adoption site at Barks and Recreation, 1208 Pine Street, with cats and kittens for adoption. …
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September 4, 2016Question: My dog pulls me down the street on his leash and is very unruly. A friend suggested a prong or choke collar. Would that help? Like most things in life, when you cut corners it usually comes back to bite you. Despite the bad pun, using prong, choke or especially shock collars may actually …
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