Stratford man from viral cat abuse video found with cats, say police
Stratford police say the man made infamous after a video which captured him abusing a cat went viral, has breached probation by being found with the same animal. Continue reading
Animal Cruelty
Petition asks Edmonton police for dedicated animal cruelty unit
The Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians says the petition was necessary after the Edmonton Humane Society stopped enforcing the Animal Protection Act in January. Continue reading
Brandon man charged with threatening family with mace, kicking dog
A 21-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a September incident in which he’s accused of threatening a Brandon family and kicking their dog. Continue reading
Stratford police investigating after newborn kittens were found in a garbage bag
A woman was walking her dogs in the St. Marys Cemetery, at 150 Cain Street, on Sunday afternoon when she heard a meowing coming from a garbage can. Continue reading
BC SPCA, RCMP execute raid for possible cockfighting ring at Surrey farm
Cockfighting is a brutal blood sport in which roosters fight each other to death, and carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail. Continue reading
Australian teen runs over, kills 20 kangaroos in ‘act of cruelty’
“It was just pure, senseless slaughter. There’s no reason for it,” animal rights activist Janine Green said. Continue reading
Appeal of Ontario animal cruelty policing powers could have far-reaching effects
In a lawsuit filed six years ago, Jeffrey Bogaerts of the Ontario Landowners Association challenged the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ powers to investigate offences and lay criminal charges. Continue reading
Judge cuts jail time in half for N.B. man convicted of animal cruelty
Kyle Springer appealed his sentence on Wednesday, claiming the judge made errors in law and principle and, in an oral decision rendered Wednesday, the appeal judge agreed. Continue reading
Shocking case of animal cruelty in Kelowna involving hanged kitten
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
The Kelowna branch of the B.C. SPCA is investigating a disturbing case of animal cruelty after a gruesome discovery Monday morning. Continue reading
SPCA investigating after trio of dogs found shot dead in Prince George ditch
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The SPCA says all three appear to have been shot in the head, but their bodies have been sent for forensic pathology to learn more. Continue reading