The 2010 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause event is off to a great start! Thank you to all those who have signed up and started raising funds for the animals. You’ll be glad you started early when you hear this year’s amazing first prize… four tickets anywhere West Jet flies! And if you hit the $1,000-mark by June 30, you’ll receive a free BC SPCA sweatshirt. Register today!
Cruelty charges approved in case of emaciated retriever
Crown counsel has laid charges of animal cruelty against Chilliwack resident Paula MacGougan after BC SPCA constables seized an emaciated golden retriever and her 11 puppies. An adult male retriever who was kept outside in a feces-filled yard with no water or shelter was also taken into care. MacGougan faces charges under both the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Read our May 31 news update for more information.
Don't let your little animal lover miss out
BC SPCA summer day camps for kids are offered in several locations across B.C. “Parents in Nanaimo will be pleased to hear we have seven weeks of camps here,” says Leon Davis, branch manager. Other Island locations include Victoria and Comox. Thirty-two weeks are scheduled for seven Greater Vancouver locations, plus Nelson and the Okanagan communities of Kamloops, Penticton and Kelowna are hosting camps. Registration details are online.
B.C.’s best backyard wildlife photos wanted
The 2010 Wildlife-In-Focus Urban Wildlife Photography Contest has started and runs now until Aug. 31. This unique annual fundraiser hosted by the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) is open to all adult backyard and amateur photographers (16 years+) in B.C. Enter your photos in the 2010 contest to win great prizes!
Federal inspection fails to protect farm animals
This month, the BC SPCA learned of further weaknesses in the federal government inspection processes meant to ensure the humane transport and slaughter of farm animals in Canada. Government documents show that inspectors were not present to witness the killing of horses, and that animal transport infractions frequently go unpunished. We will be taking up these issues with government officials directly. You can help by voicing your concerns to the government on animal transport and horse slaughter in Canada.
Honour a wonderful woman and win
Do you know a woman in your community who’s making a difference in the lives of animals?
Submit her story in our Angels for Animals contest and you could win a pair of tickets to see Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Colbie Caillat and many more wonderful women at this year’s Lillith Fair. The concert is being held on Canada Day, July 1st at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.
For more information or to enter the contest, visit spca.bc.ca/lillith today. Contest closes June 27th at midnight.
Rondriso Farms joins SPCA Certified family!
“I enjoy all aspects of farming,” says Ron Tamis whose Rondriso Farm in Surrey just became SPCA Certified for beef. Ron and his wife Pam have always followed humane handling practices and are passionate about offering high quality, natural beef direct from the farm. When visiting Rondriso Farms, you can see their diverse vegetable crops and enjoy a hay ride in their fabulous pumpkin patch!
See Ya Later Ranch has partnered with the BC SPCA as bronze sponsor of the Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause and a year-round corporate supporter. Since 2006, See Ya Later Ranch has supported the BC SPCA with proceeds from their Jimmy My Pal wine (named in memory of a past pet) and through special events. See Ya Later Ranch has a long history as a dog-loving company and this is celebrated in their branding and operations. Thank you, See Ya Later Ranch!
Paw Patter
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between “free run” and “free range?”
Usually found on egg packages, these labels differentiate between cage-free hens raised entirely inside (free run) or with outdoor access (free range). Meat chickens are never confined in cages, so the labels on chicken will only tell you whether the birds were raised inside or with outdoor access. High standards can be met in both systems — just make sure you look for an SPCA Certified or other third-party certification label on products you buy.
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