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At the Penticton Law Courts on February 12, Charlotte Joan Patterson pled guilty to one count of causing or permitting an animal to be in distress contrary to section 24(1) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act. On December 16, 2022, BC SPCA animal protection officers were attending an unrelated investigation in Cawston, B.C. when …
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News Category: Animal cruelty
Update: Thank you for your continued action on this issue – your voices did not go unnoticed! This action is now closed. In an interview with Globe and Mail reporter Marie Woolf on February 13th, the Agriculture Minister’s spokesperson stated, “The Government remains committed to ending the export of live horses by air for slaughter. …
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News Category: Farm, Take action
BC SPCA animal protection officers have saved a severely matted labrador retriever poodle mix and 25 cats, from a property east of Terrace, after the owner asked for help. “The strong odour of ammonia and feces was overwhelming. The home was not suitable for animals or people,” says Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholders …
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News Category: Ways to help
There are so many amazing animals vying for a coveted spot in the annual BC SPCA Calendar Contest, presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Your vote could decide who makes it in! The 12 animals (six dogs, and six cats/ other amazing pets) with the most votes will win the cover or a full page in …
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News Category: Ways to help
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is setting its sights on a bold future for animal welfare in the province with the launch of its new 2025-2030 strategic plan. With an emphasis on tackling the root causes of animal suffering, while continuing to act as a safety net for …
News Category: Adoption, Animal cruelty, Farm, Pet care, Wildlife, Youth
The BC SPCA wants to remind people of the amazing animals currently waiting for their forever homes at animal centres across B.C. “We see a substantial slow-down in adoptions in February,” says Adrienne McBride, the BC SPCA’s senior director, community animal centres. “We don’t see as many people looking for pets to add to their …
Continue reading “Nearly 300 animals at the BC SPCA waiting for a second chance”
News Category: Adoption
