Animal Welfare
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Six puppies ‘in distress’ rescued by police in HamiltonOfficers arrived and located eight puppies that "appeared severely undernourished." Several were unresponsive and one was dead.CanadaOct 14
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Ontario city considers $300 fines when pets are left in hot vehiclesFollowing an early summer heat wave, the City of London is considering the implementation of a new fine for owners who leave their pets in hot vehicles.CanadaMay 22
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57 kittens rescued, Mississauga man arrested in police animal cruelty probeMultiple reports of kittens being sold in "distressing conditions" and later dying from their injuries prompted the investigation. Animal Welfare Services assisted police.CrimeMay 17
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Kelowna-based rescue group pauses intake of new animals as financial stress growsRising costs have forced Kelowna's Paws It Forward animal rescue to pause in-takes. It's now seeking donations and volunteers to foster animals in need while it regroups.CanadaMar 3
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Ontario taxpayers stuck with nearly $100K bill for rescue of 58 dogsOntario taxpayers are on the hook for nearly $100,000 for the rescue of 58 dogs from a Hamilton-area home this past summer.CanadaFeb 2
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Alberta SPCA animal care costs reach $1M in 2024According to the Alberta SPCA, the cost of caring for animals alone has reached $1 million so far in 2024 and that doesn't include expenses like administration, utilities or fuel.CanadaOct 29, 2024
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‘Gruesome conditions’: Activists urge Ontario to ban applications for new trial pensAnimal organizations are calling for a ban on Ontario's decision to accept new applications for train and trial pens where hunting dogs pit and chase wildlife.PoliticsOct 26, 2024
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‘Tip of the iceberg’: Advocates say northern Manitoba dog cull won’t solve problemA cull of dogs at an isolated Manitoba reserve -- provoked by an incident earlier this month in which a 10-year-old girl was bitten -- is raising red flags among animal advocates.CanadaOct 22, 2024
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Kittens show ‘unbelievable’ resilience after being burned in B.C. fireThe five kittens are receiving treatment after being burned in a June 20 fire just a few hundred metres from the local BC SPCA facility.FireJun 26, 2024
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BC SPCA food bank in urgent need of suppliesThe BC SPCA says it has seen an 'ongoing decrease' in donations of pet food and supplies coming in since January, as people grapple with the rising cost of living.CanadaMay 23, 2024
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