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Animal Cruelty
120 neglected cats, 3 dogs seized from trailer in northern B.C.
A B.C. SPCA officer was called to a trailer in Fort St. James and discovered…
Numerous dead cows found on Similkameen property; more than 100 cattle seized
Over 100 neglected cows were seized from a property in the Similkameen community of Cawston.…
North Okanagan kennel owner charged with animal cruelty
A North Okanagan kennel owner has been charged with animal cruelty. Coldstream resident Monika McIntosh…
iN VIDEO: BC SPCA seizes 17 dogs in distress from North Okanagan breeder
The BC SPCA have seized 17 dogs from a North Okanagan breeder that were living…
30 Dachshund dogs seized by BC SPCA from Okanagan breeder
BC SPCA officers have seized 30 Dachshund dogs living in unsanitary conditions from Okanagan breeder.…
BC man loses custody of his dog, after he ‘hurled her like a football’
A homeless Campbell River man whose dog was confiscated after he "hurl(ed) her like a…
Future unclear for 30 dachshunds seized from North Okanagan breeder
The 30 dachshunds seized by the BC SPCA earlier this month are still in the…
BC SPCA appeals for cash as bills top $70K caring for seized North Okanagan horses
NORTH OKANAGAN – The B.C. SPCA has spent over $70,000 in caring for the horses…
Former Kamloops dog groomer given conditional sentence on animal cruelty charge
KAMLOOPS — A former Kamloops pet groomer who admitted to hitting her customer’s dog out…
Nine cats found trapped in storage bins on vacant property in northern B.C.
The B.C. SPCA is looking for answers after nine cats were found trapped inside storage…
Horse carcasses found on Vernon-area farm where owner charged with animal cruelty
VERNON – In a case described by one of the veterinarians investigating as "the worst…
North Okanagan woman and daughter charged with animal cruelty
VERNON – A North Okanagan woman and her daughter are facing animal cruelty charges in…
Salmon Arm woman found not guilty on animal cruelty charges
KAMLOOPS – A Salmon Arm woman was found not guilty today in connection to animal…
How you can help hot dogs without breaking the law
KELOWNA – You might think you’re being a hero breaking a car window to save…
B.C. SPCA seizes 16 ‘distressed’ dogs in Quesnel
QUESNEL – Sixteen dogs that were "in distress" have been seized from a property in…
Williams Lake man charged with neglecting dozens of dogs
WILLIAMS LAKE – A man is facing two counts of animal cruelty after allegedly neglecting…
North Okanagan woman fined under cruelty act for tying elastic band around dog’s scrotum
SALMON ARM – The owner of a dog boarding and training facility in the North…
Dozens of neglected dogs surrendered to SPCA on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA – The B.C. SPCA is caring for dozens of neglected dogs surrendered by a…
B.C. petting zoo operator charged with animal cruelty
REVELSTOKE – The owner of a petting zoo in Revelstoke is facing more than 20…
Massive dog seizure by B.C. SPCA in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE – The B.C. SPCA has seized 46 neglected dogs from a property north…
Armstrong man convicted of animal cruelty fails to convince judge to grant appeal
ARMSTRONG – A North Okanagan man convicted of animal cruelty has lost his appeal. Gary…
Cruelty charges pending after starving mastiff found tethered outside in Hope
HOPE – Handsome is a lucky boy. The seven-year-old mastiff was found tethered outside in…
B.C. SPCA seizes dozens of farm animals from Barriere property
KAMLOOPS – Dozens of farm animals have been seized by B.C. SPCA investigators from a…
North Okanagan dog breeder will fight animal cruelty charges
ENDERBY – A dog breeder and trainer in the North Okanagan says she will fight…