Overcrowding, extreme temperatures, and transport times that can stretch days without rest or water: that’s the harsh reality for millions of farm animals in Canada. Our inadequate transport laws are being overhauled this fall, and it’s up to you to make sure the updated laws protect vulnerable farm animals.
Will you stand up for the animals that need your voice?
Each year, 700 million animals are raised for food in Canada. With help from caring people like you, we’re seeing more hope for farm animals than ever! But millions of animals are still subject to crowded conditions, unnecessarily painful procedures, and long transport without feed or water.
In honour of Farm Animal Month, we’re asking you to take action for farm animals this October. Will you harness your purchasing power, write your member of parliament, and speak for farm animals?
The Mix Family gives their all to caring for the animals on their farm. The birds on this new SPCA Certified farm have a beautiful pasture and lots of space to keep them busy!
The spotlight is on the housing conditions of egg-laying hens in Canada, and we recently had the opportunity to showcase the fortunate chickens thriving at SPCA Certified Rabbit River Farms.
This month is Farm Animal Month, and farm animals will need your help for years to come. Please consider including a gift in your will to help improve the lives of millions of farm animals in Canada.
Donna Gilmore of SPCA Certified Painted River Farm does more than give the best care to her animals; she is also dedicated to humane education, and even provides the BC SPCA with delicious SPCA Certified food for events.
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British Columbia. BC SPCA Charitable Registration No. BN 11881 9036 RR0001
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