Animal Welfare
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Alberta SPCA animal care costs reach $1M in 2024According to the Alberta SPCA, the cost of caring for animals alone has reached $1 million so far in 2024 and that doesn't include expenses like administration, utilities or fuel.CanadaOct 29
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‘Gruesome conditions’: Activists urge Ontario to ban applications for new trial pensAnimal organizations are calling for a ban on Ontario's decision to accept new applications for train and trial pens where hunting dogs pit and chase wildlife.PoliticsOct 26
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‘Tip of the iceberg’: Advocates say northern Manitoba dog cull won’t solve problemA cull of dogs at an isolated Manitoba reserve -- provoked by an incident earlier this month in which a 10-year-old girl was bitten -- is raising red flags among animal advocates.CanadaOct 22
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Kittens show ‘unbelievable’ resilience after being burned in B.C. fireThe five kittens are receiving treatment after being burned in a June 20 fire just a few hundred metres from the local BC SPCA facility.FireJun 26
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BC SPCA food bank in urgent need of suppliesThe BC SPCA says it has seen an 'ongoing decrease' in donations of pet food and supplies coming in since January, as people grapple with the rising cost of living.CanadaMay 23
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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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