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A special holiday message from Craig Daniell, CEO of the BC SPCA

 

Dear friends,

Craig Daniell, CEOAs 2010 comes to a close I want to express my heartfelt thanks to each of you for joining with us in the fight against animal cruelty.

During this past year your support enabled us to provide life-saving care for nearly 37,000 abused, neglected, injured and homeless animals and to ensure that animals in our shelters were adopted into safe and loving homes.

At this holiday season, I’d like to share with you three special “tails” – updates on animals who were rescued at Christmas and whose lives have been transformed because of your generosity.

 

Belle. This “Christmas Belle” was one of two horses who captured international media attention after their owner abandoned them in a remote area of Mount Renshaw just before Christmas 2008.

SPCA cruelty investigators and volunteers from nearby McBride worked around the clock in freezing temperatures to dig a one-kilometre trench to free the horses, who were suffering from exposure, dehydration and starvation.

The two horses, Belle and Sundance, were adopted into loving homes where, between them, they have since gained nearly 1,000 pounds and have been restored to full health.

Charges of animal cruelty were laid against their former owner and this year he entered a guilty plea and received a substantial fine and a ban on owning animals.

 Photo caption: Belle, shortly after her rescue.

 

Holly. This sweet-natured pit bull was found bleeding profusely in a grocery store parking lot on Christmas Eve, 2007, after being shot in the face several times with a pellet gun.

In addition to the injuries from the attack, Holly was emaciated and covered in mange. Cowichan & District Branch manager Sandi Trent not only spent Christmas Day assisting with the cruelty investigation into Holly’s attack, she also took the sick and injured dog into her home to nurse her back to health and eventually adopted her. Says Sandi: “Here is a dog who was abused, neglected and left for dead, and had every reason in the world to fear people. Instead, she has shown an endless capacity for forgiveness and love.”

Since her recovery Holly has been a regular visitor to elementary schools in Chemainus, where she helps with BC SPCA humane education presentations. Her loving and friendly nature touches the hearts of the students as they learn about the importance of treating animals with kindness and compassion. 

 

Mittens. Mittens’ story began in May 2010, when he was brought to the Maple Ridge SPCA by a Good Samaritan, who found him alone and injured.

Because of the severity of his injuries Mittens had to have one of his eyes removed, but thanks to your generous support the SPCA was able to pay for his veterinary care and provide shelter for him as he recovered. Mittens spent months waiting for a special family who would be willing to give him a loving home.

Recently, he got his wish. Like thousands of other wonderful animals who entered our care this year, Mittens will be spending this Christmas in a new home, surrounded by love and attention.

 

To each of you, who have made it possible to create 37,000 happy endings for animals in need in 2010, we offer our deep gratitude and wish you and your families a joy-filled holiday season.  

With heartfelt appreciation,

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Craig Daniell
Chief Executive Officer

 

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The 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. The Society provides a wide range of services, including cruelty investigations, emergency rescue and treatment, sheltering and adoption of homeless and abused animals, humane education, advocacy, farm animal welfare, spay/neuter programs, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.

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