The BC SPCA has taken 31 dogs into care from a property in Clearwater, B.C. The dogs include dachshunds, poodles, Mini Schnauzers and various poodle-mix breeds, all of varying ages. The dogs were surrendered by their owner after an animal cruelty investigation was conducted by the BC SPCA. “The dogs were owned by an irresponsible … The post 31 Dogs rescued from Clearwater property appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

Update: In November 2023, veterinarians across the province voted overwhelmingly in favour of including the ban on feline declawing in the bylaws that govern their work. Previously, declawing had only been banned as a standard of practice. Being written into the bylaws ensures a stronger and more lasting change. The ban on feline declawing joins … The post BC SPCA applauds decision to implement ban on cat declawing appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

In 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 … The post Update: 30 Dachshunds rescued from terrible conditions appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

On 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 … The post New complaint of alleged animal cruelty on Excelsior hog farm received by BC SPCA appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

The photo of these impossibly fluffy kittens is just too much! Mom came into the BC SPCA’s care pregnant, part of an animal protection investigation that took place earlier this year. Gnocchi, as named by BC SPCA staff, gave birth to four kittens at one of the community animal centers. Staff soon became attached to … The post Fostering: How tiny kittens can have a big impact appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

In mid-September, the BC SPCA received a report from the RCMP regarding an individual in possession of animals possibly in distress who was squatting on Crown land in the Kootenays. This individual, who had several animals with them, was believed to have been charged with animal cruelty numerous times in the past.  An investigation was … The post BC SPCA seizes nine dogs and two cats from individual with history of animal cruelty appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

The BC SPCA seized 30 Dachshund dogs from an Okanagan breeder, ranging in age from four months to five years of age. The dogs were found to have dental disease, overgrown nails, exposure to high ammonia levels and were living in unsanitary conditions. They were kept in small crates; the little bedding present was soiled … The post 30 Dachshunds seized from terrible living conditions in the Okanagan appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

BC SPCA animal protection officers have seized 16 Yorkshire terriers and one pregnant pomeranian from a North Okanagan-area breeder. The dogs, which range in ages from two to 10 years old, were in distress as defined by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. “Our officers were shocked at how poor the living conditions were … The post 16 Yorkshire terriers and one pomeranian seized from a breeder in the North Okanagan appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

It was a devastating story. These were some of the most emaciated dogs that the animal protection officers who rescued them and the veterinarians who treated them had ever seen. In January, BC SPCA animal protection officers seized 13 starving dogs from an individual in Clearwater who was breeding and selling presa canario dogs for … The post Update on 15 starving dogs rescued from Clearwater breeder appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more

The BC SPCA is warning the public to beware of a man and woman selling sick, skinny kittens in Surrey. The SPCA has received 11 complaints during the past several months from people believed to have purchased kittens and cats from the pair. “In many cases the animals begin showing symptoms of illness days after … The post BC SPCA issues warning about individuals selling sick kittens in Surrey appeared first on BC SPCA ..read more