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BC SPCA seeks public’s help in finding owner of emaciated dog abandoned in pet store

February 23, 2016

The BC SPCA is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of an emaciated dog abandoned at a West Vancouver pet store around the lunch hour on Feb. 18. The male border collie, approximately six years old, was tied to a shelving unit at the back of Cute Paws Pet Food & Supplies at …

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Government to adopt regulation to protect cats and dogs

February 22, 2016

The B.C. government is taking another step towards enhancing protection of animals by targeting irresponsible commercial breeders of dogs and cats. The B.C. government will adopt a regulation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Actrecognizing the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s Codes of Practice for both kennel and cattery operations as generally accepted management practices …

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BC SPCA applauds government moving forward with new legislation for B.C. breeders

February 16, 2016

The BC SPCA is applauding an announcement made by the provincial government on Feb. 13 that it is considering new licensing and inspection rules for dog and cat breeders in B.C. “We have been in conversation with government on this issue and we are very pleased with their commitment to move forward quickly to prevent …

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BC SPCA seizes 66 dogs and puppies from Langley puppy mill

Langley 66 before and after photo of sheep dog
February 4, 2016

The BC SPCA has seized 66 sick and neglected dogs and puppies, in one of the largest puppy mill seizures in B.C. history. The 32 adult dogs and 34 puppies, including Old English sheepdogs, Bernese mountain dogs, soft-coated wheaton terriers, standard poodles, miniature poodles and Portuguese water dogs, were seized from a Langley breeder on …

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Matted, wounded cat in Quesnel a reminder about proper pet care

February 2, 2016

A stray cat who recently came into the care of the Quesnel SPCA with several wounds is a good reminder about proper pet grooming. Augustus, found outside a business in downtown Quesnel, covered in mats and dirt, with four wounds on his body. The senior feline, estimated to be about 15 years old, is thought …

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