Animal Cruelty
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32 rabbits living in ‘filthy’ conditions rescued from downtown Vancouver home“When our officers entered, the rooms smelled strongly of urine and feces," Eileen Drever, senior officer for protection and stakeholder relations for the BC SPCA, said.CanadaAug 15
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RCMP warn Red Deer residents of animal cruelty case involving catsRCMP in central Alberta are warning the public about an animal cruelty case in the area.CrimeAug 11
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One charged with cruelty to animals: OPPLennox and Addington OPP charged one person with animal cruelty involving dogs and a snake.CrimeAug 4
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Tickets go on sale for inaugural Valley West Stampede in Langley, B.C.The Labour Day weekend event includes four main events: bareback riding, ladies' barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding.CanadaAug 3
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Abandoned, neglected cats and kittens at crisis level: Kingston, Ont. rescue organizationsFeline rescue organizations in and around the Kingston area say they are feeling pushed to the brink as cats and kittens are being abandoned and neglected in alarming numbers.CanadaJul 27
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Saskatoon city committee discusses animal cruelty investigationsSince the SPCA stopped providing animal cruelty enforcement in Saskatoon, police have been receiving calls for service afterhours for which they are not equipped.CanadaJul 18
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Four-week trial begins for Abbotsford, B.C. hog farm protestersAmy Soranno, Roy Sasano and Nick Schafer are facing a combined 14 charges, including break-and-enter and criminal mischief, in what is scheduled to be a four-week jury trial.CrimeJun 27
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30 dead dogs, cats found inside animal rescue CEO’s South Carolina homeAuthorities said it appeared that many of the animals had been dead for several months.WorldJun 6
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BC SPCA issues plea for funds after dog found with multiple gunshot woundsRose, described in a Tuesday news release as "sweet and affectionate," was recently discovered by the property's landlord more than a week after her owner was evicted.CrimeMay 31
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BC SPCA rescues 60 abandoned animals from Surrey propertyThe 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 CategoryMay 16
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