Animal Welfare
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20 neglected cats and kittens seized from Delta home: BC SPCAThe BC SPCA said the cats were found in a home that smelled strongly of ammonia, with piles of feces everywhere. Four of the cats needed medical attention.CrimeMar 19
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‘At a crisis point’: 45 non-profits speaking out on animal overpopulation in ManitobaDozens of animal welfare organizations have declared a state of emergency in Manitoba. They say the ongoing animal overpopulation crisis is impacting every community.CanadaMar 12
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New pet protection regulations come into effect in Quebec this weekendNew regulations for pet owners will take effect across the province on February 10. The SPCA says it's been a long time coming and supports the news laws.CanadaFeb 9
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Why Canadian advocates say fines for animal abandonment can be a deterrentAs animal abandonment grows after COVID-19 and amid a cost of living crisis, communities and rescue groups are trying new methods to deter people from ditching their pets unsafely.CanadaFeb 2
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Alberta SPCA responded to 70-plus calls about distressed animals during frigid weekThe Alberta SPCA saw a huge spike in calls over the last five days, when the province plunged into a wicked deep freeze.CrimeJan 17
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Tortoise found wandering in Richmond named Frank the Tank finds new B.C. homeAdoption requests came from as far away as New Zealand, but Frank the Tank, a 17-kg tortoise found wandering in a Richmond bok choy field last month, will be staying in B.C.CanadaNov 28, 2023
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2 staff at Peterborough-area dog rescue face animal welfare charges: MinistryTwo people associated with the 4 Lucky Paws Animal Rescue east of Peterborough face a combined 10 charges under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.CrimeOct 26, 2023
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Regina’s Happy Hallow supports Salthaven WestSalthaven is seeking donations for its animal care services, as it aims to open a bigger facility.CanadaOct 15, 2023
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Jane Goodall speaks to Hamilton-area students at Royal Botanical GardensWorld-renowned conservationist and United Nations messenger Jane Goodall checked into the Royal Botanical Gardens Wednesday to meet local students.EnvironmentOct 11, 2023
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Ontario woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after horse dragged by vehicleLast November, a video began circulating on social media showing a horse being dragged by a rope behind a vehicle. A woman has pleaded guilty to causing distress to an animal.CrimeSep 15, 2023
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