November 20, 2023In late September, 30 Dachshunds were rescued from breeders in the Okanagan where the dogs were being kept in terrible conditions. Three of the dachshunds were pregnant at the time they came into the BC SPCA’s care. Staff and volunteers welcomed a total of 11 pups into the world from these three loving moms! The …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
November 17, 2023WARNING: Graphic Images Dobby, a two-year-old husky and Labrador mix, was originally brought to a veterinary clinic in South Peace for care by his owner. He had been attacked by a dog and had a large open wound on his leg exposing the bone, muscle and tendons. After nine days of care, the owner decided …
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November 16, 2023On November 16, the BC SPCA received a letter by email from Animal Justice stating the organization had received anonymous video footage back in August which was allegedly filmed on the Excelsior Hog Farm in Abbotsford between April and June 2023. In the letter to the BC SPCA, Animal Justice summarizes parts of the raw …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
November 7, 2023Wild animals have a lot to worry about – from food, shelter and staying away from predators, to all kinds of human hazards. It’s not uncommon for wild animals to get stuck in things we throw away, or things that get left in their environment. There are a few common examples that the BC SPCA’s …
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News Category: Wildlife
November 3, 2023Remember the story of the 16 Yorkshire terriers and a Pomeranian seized by BC SPCA animal protection officers after they were found in appalling living conditions? Their lives have changed so much in such a brief time. A North Okanagan-area breeder was housing the dogs in a room with an overwhelming ammonia smell and dirty, …
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News Category: Animal cruelty