Animal Cruelty

• BC SPCA rescues 60 abandoned animals from Surrey property

  The BC SPCA says they are now caring for 59 cats and kittens and one ewe, after they were discovered to be living in terrible conditions, and alone on a Cloverdale property.

  Temp Category

  May 16
  
• Charges laid after puppy found locked in trunk of vehicle in Kingston, Ont.

  One person has been charged after a 10-week-old puppy was discovered locked in the trunk of a car outside a Kingston, Ont., business.

  Crime

  May 12
  
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• Man charged after reptiles found dead in south Edmonton house fire

  A man is facing more than 100 charges after nearly 700 reptiles and amphibians — many of which were dead or showed signs of neglect — were found after an fire in November.

  Crime

  May 10
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• Winnipeg man charged with animal cruelty after cat found with severe injuries

  Police said the cat was found in "severe distress" and was suffering from an injured limb and facial injuries.

  Crime

  May 10
• Norfolk County resident charged after 39 animals seized from Townsend home: OPP

  An investigation into the matter from Norfolk County is ongoing and Ontario Provincial Police say they will provide further updates once available.

  Crime

  May 2
• Homes needed for 12 very sick but affectionate ‘smooshy-faced’ Himalayan cats

  The 16-year-old felines, some "very emaciated," were dropped off at the BC SPCA's Sea to Sky shelter on April 19, as their owner was no longer able to care for them.

  Features

  Apr 29
• Police investigating after 10 dead puppies found in Toronto parking lot

  According to police, officers responding to an animal complaint in Toronto found the bodies of 10 puppies that were approximately four months old.

  Crime

  Apr 14
• B.C. team works to save sea lion found on Vancouver beach with gunshot wound

  The Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Team was called to Kits Beach Friday morning after a member of the public saw the sea lion in distress.

  Environment

  Mar 19
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• Toronto police lay charges for human trafficking and killing two cats

  An investigation began in January 2022 to probe allegations of human trafficking and animal cruelty in Toronto, police said.

  Crime

  Mar 18
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• Norfolk County woman charged after cat thrown from balcony: OPP

  Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a 31-year-old woman is facing animal cruelty charges after a cat was reportedly thrown from a balcony.

  Crime

  Mar 4