Animal Cruelty

• Emaciated dog found wandering near Richmond secondary school

  'The jogger noticed the dog trailing behind him as he ran,' Eileen Drever, senior officer protection and stakeholder relations with the BC SPCA said.

  Canada

  Apr 16
  
• Mississauga, Ont., man charged after puppies found dead or mutilated: police

  Police say a man from Mississauga, Ont., is facing animal cruelty charges after several puppies were found either dead or mutilated.

  Crime

  Apr 14
  
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• He was found in the garbage at a B.C. park. Now this tiny dog has stolen hearts

  Laurie Schildt took over Oscar's care and took him to Canada West Veterinary Specialists & Critical Care Hospital in Vancouver for treatment.

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• ‘Complete cruelty’: B.C. couple finds sick, injured poodle thrown in the trash

  Terry Sparrow and his fiancée were out for a Wednesday evening stroll near Camosun Bog at Pacific Spirit Park when they made a disturbing discovery.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• 41 dogs, including 16 puppies, rescued from ‘unsanitary conditions’ in New Brunswick

  The New Brunswick SPCA recently rescued 41 dogs from "extremely unsanitary conditions" amid a 20 per cent hike in animal protection investigations. 

  Canada

  Mar 24
• Florida woman drowned her dog in Orlando airport bathroom, police say

  The investigation started when a janitor found the miniature schnauzer in a garbage bag in a bathroom stall at Orlando International Airport.

  U.S. News

  Mar 21
• Ontario man facing charges after puppies found in ‘abysmal conditions’

  A Mississauga man is facing an animal cruelty charge after police found five puppies in “abysmal conditions” last week.

  Crime

  Feb 14
• Six dead cats found under Winnipeg bridge within 1-month period

  On three seperate occasions between December 8th and 30th, the cats' bodies were found under the Summit Road bridge, just north of Saskatchewan Avenue.

  Crime

  Dec 31, 2024
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• After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up

  Ontario's little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2024
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• BC SPCA seizes dog after it was intentionally dragged behind vehicle

  "Someone got into the vehicle and drove off, dragging him for about 200 metres," Eileen Drever, senior officer, protection for the BC SPCA said in a statement.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2024