Animal Welfare

• 20 neglected cats and kittens seized from Delta home: BC SPCA

  The 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.

  Crime

  Mar 19
  
• ‘At a crisis point’: 45 non-profits speaking out on animal overpopulation in Manitoba

  Dozens of animal welfare organizations have declared a state of emergency in Manitoba. They say the ongoing animal overpopulation crisis is impacting every community.

  Canada

  Mar 12
  
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• New pet protection regulations come into effect in Quebec this weekend

  New 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.

  Canada

  Feb 9
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• Why Canadian advocates say fines for animal abandonment can be a deterrent

  As 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.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Alberta SPCA responded to 70-plus calls about distressed animals during frigid week

  The Alberta SPCA saw a huge spike in calls over the last five days, when the province plunged into a wicked deep freeze. 

  Crime

  Jan 17
• Tortoise found wandering in Richmond named Frank the Tank finds new B.C. home

  Adoption requests came from as far away as New Zealand, but Frank the Tank, a 17-kg tortoise found wandering in a Richmond bok choy field last month, will be staying in B.C.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
• 2 staff at Peterborough-area dog rescue face animal welfare charges: Ministry

  Two people associated with the 4 Lucky Paws Animal Rescue east of Peterborough face a combined 10 charges under the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act.

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2023
• Regina’s Happy Hallow supports Salthaven West

  Salthaven is seeking donations for its animal care services, as it aims to open a bigger facility.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2023
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• Jane Goodall speaks to Hamilton-area students at Royal Botanical Gardens

  World-renowned conservationist and United Nations messenger Jane Goodall checked into the Royal Botanical Gardens Wednesday to meet local students.

  Environment

  Oct 11, 2023
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• Ontario woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after horse dragged by vehicle

  Last November, a video began circulating on social media showing a horse being dragged by a rope behind a vehicle. A woman has pleaded guilty to causing distress to an animal.

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2023