Victoria -APRIL 16 UPDATE – The first batch of vaccines to protect pet rabbits from rabbit haemorrhagic disease has arrived from Europe. The vaccines are being distributed to 50 B.C. veterinary clinics that ordered it. To meet the remaining demand,…
Abbotsford – While most people were sleeping off their Thanksgiving weekend excesses, others spent their time breaking into the Abbotsford BC SPCA Branch on Monday night. The thieves didn’t access the building, but that didn’t stop them from taking two…
Chilliwack/Vancouver – The BC SPCA is caring for 20 small-breed dogs and puppies after executing a search warrant on a Chilliwack property. The badly neglected dogs were part of a breeding operation that sold puppies for profit through local brokers….
Mission – 75-year-old Faye Delores Parkinson from Mission was found guilty of two counts of animal cruelty and sentenced to three years probation after an investigation by the SPCA, and has been banned from keeping animals for the next 15…
Chilliwack – A Chilliwack woman was horrified and shocked that someone could be so cruel to her four dogs. She discovered pieces of cooked meat with shards of razor blades hidden inside that were placed in her yard. Her four…
Victoria – The B.C. government has followed through on its commitment to enhance the protection of cats and dogs in British Columbia by passing an Order-in-Council (OIC), Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick announced at the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre….
Chilliwack (SPCA Release) – Crown counsel has laid a total of 20 counts of animal cruelty against Chilliwack Cattle Sales LTD. Company and seven of its employees, following a BC SPCA investigation. Sixteen of the 20 counts are under the Prevention…
Terrace/Vancouver (CBC) – A retired veterinarian said the case of a dog left to die in a diaper box outside Terrace highlights the lack of options for those who want to euthanize their pet, but can’t afford to do so….
Chilliwack, BC – Desmond Devnich is a jack of all trades in the Community. He holds a number of positions including Executive Assistant to MLA John Martin and on the Board of Directors of the Chilliwack Fair. He has been…
Burnaby/Abbotsford/Chilliwack (Star FM) – BC SPCA policy and outreach officer Amy Morris says there is a serious shortage of pet friendly rental opportunities in the Fraser Valley, and says nearly a quarter of surrendered animals are from owners who can’t…