• On the cover: Crusading Against Cruelty SPCA investigators protect B.C.’s most vulnerable animals
   

• Off the Menu  The grim reality behind foie gras
   

• Chains of Despair  Tethered dogs suffer from inhumane conditions
   

• Biscuit Fund  Donors create happy ending for ailing shepherd
   

• Rabbits Gone Wild  Illegally dumped bunnies face harsh reality
   

• Happy Endings  Tigger’s amazing recovery and Brad Pitt’s slippery escape
   

• News Briefs  Paws for a Cause breaks fundraising record; spay/neuter clinic for Kamloops; new laws to protect exotics
   

• Small and Feisty  Pint-sized pooches can be aggressive too
  

• Puppies Pay the Price  The link between puppy mills and pet stores
   

• Fashion Faux Paws  Dressing up dogs inhibits their canine communication
   

• catSense by Nadine Gourkow  Cats everywhere are keen to hide and perch
   

• appliedKnowledge by Dr. David Fraser  Do chickens have feelings? A guest column by Dr. Ian Duncan
   

• dogSense by Stanley Coren  Dr. Stanley Coren on art and animal cruelty
   

Some of the articles include:

• On the cover: Safe Haven  The BC SPCA’s wildlife recovery centre rescues animals from the hazards of urban life

• BC SPCA 2007 Annual Report  A message from the CEO; the year in review - highlights from 2007; and financial statements

• Victory for Animals  BC SPCA campaign leads to stronger anti-cruelty laws

• Kids Club  Giving up gifts to help the animals: a look at altruistic kids

• Biscuit Fund  A spirited dog survives against all odds

• Happy Endings  A pampered steer, and a rescued pit bull who teaches children about compassion

• News Briefs  Cockfighting ring crackdown; Help for tenants with pets; and BC SPCA summer camps

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Some of the articles include:

• On the cover: Behind Barn Doors -  A look at how farm animals are treated, from the field -- or cage -- to the shelves of your local supermarket

• Farmed Right  The SPCA Certified program promotes humane treatment of farm animals

• No Monkey Business  Taking action to reduce the number of exotic pets in the province

• Biscuit Fund  A transient pooch receives emergency treatment in Penticton

• Happy Endings  Tiny hero rescues a baby beaver

• News Briefs  Pawsitive Gifts; finding love online; happy chickens; and a more humane rodeo

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Some of the articles include:

• On the cover: Justice For Animals, Youth Ambassadors  BC SPCA Kids Club heroes go the extra mile - and one heads straight to the legislature - to protect animals

• BC SPCA 2006 Annual Report  A message from the CEO; the year in review - highlights from 2006; and financial statements

• Exotic Exposure  Small or large, wild animals don’t belong in captivity

• Biscuit Fund  A black Persian cat survives a terrifying drop from the clutches of a bird of prey

• Happy Endings  Fairytale ending for a princely horse

• News Briefs  Pet-friendly hotels; bunny adoptions; against toxic antifreeze; animal rights and the U.N.

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Some of the articles include:

• On the cover:  Sarah McLachlan donates time and talent in support of a BC SPCA cause

• Greater Vancouver Zoo Charged with Neglect  Hazina the Hippo’s stardom takes a sad turn

• From Cruelty to Care  A neglected horse finds a new home and purpose in Kamloops

• The Collectors  A look at guardians who keep too many animals in their care

• Picking a Good Egg!  A behind-the-labels look at “ethical” animal products

• Happy Endings  The indomitable spirit of Willow the cat and Oliver, the award-winning wonder dog

• News Briefs  Sarah McLachlan helps BC SPCA speak for animals; Music to soothe travelling beasts; Shop BC SPCA gift ideas; Antifreeze safety tips; 1-800-save-a-pet.com

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• Cover Story: Making the Right Match  An innovative assessment tool, DogSense takes the guesswork out of matching dogs with the right homes

• BC SPCA 2005 Annual Report  A message from the CEO and president; the year in review - highlights from 2005 financial statements; and what’s in store for 2006

• Humane Transportation  Steering farm animals in the right direction

• Biscuit Fund  Homeless dog gets help from emergency fund after painful encounter with a porcupine

• Happy Endings  Tale ends well for puppies abandoned at birth

• Paws for a Cause  Two- and four-legged walkers raise funds for homeless animals; tips from last year’s top online pledge collectors

• News Briefs  New state-of-the-art shelter for Penticton; Lottery for the animals; Nelson adoption centre; Caring for fledgling birds; Adopt a senior.

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• Cover Story: End Animal Cruelty  A new BC SPCA advocacy campaign lobbies for increased protection of B.C. animals.

• Kids and Cruelty  Teaching kids respect for animals increases empathy and reduces anti-social behaviour.

• Hope for the North  BC SPCA’s new spay/neuter clinic helps stem pet over-population.

• Happy Endings  SPCA officers rescue Jiji, a puppy held prisoner in a plastic storage bin.

• News Briefs  Help for hurricane victims; New shelter in Penticton; SPCA camp recap; Hide-perch-and-go carriers for cats; The “poop” on Nintendogs; New farm animal standards; Christmas gifts with a heart; Pet survival program; Wild ARC’s new home for raptors.

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Some of the articles include:

• Cover Story: Pet Overpopulation  BC SPCA announces new spay/neuter clinic to save thousands of animals in Prince George.

• Annual Report 2004 Message from the CEO and president, how your donation makes a difference in cruelty investigations, animal welfare, humane education and more. Thank you to our donors.

• Bright Future for Mastiffs  An update on 43 English Mastiffs seized north of Kamloops; and the latest on the crackdown on puppy mills. 

• Happy Endings  Lost for 5 months, Bonnie is returned to her home.

• Kids Club  Kids Club members from around the province are making a difference for animals in their communities

• News Briefs  Make your pet a star!; Orphaned otters released; 2nd annual feral cat clinic; Shopping rewards animals; Help for animals is just a click away; Kids love animal camps; Adoption database part of new Shelter Buddy system

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Some of the articles include:

• Cover Story: How Much is That Doggy in the Window? If the cost is measured in animal suffering, the price is too high. 

• Separation Anxiety  A simple therapy that can work wonders.

• Pet Express to the Rescue  Petcetera stores and the BC SPCA have purchased two vehicles that can transfer unwanted pets from Northern B.C. to more populated centres for adoption.

• Kids Club  Introducing Bark!, the new magazine for the BC SPCA Kids Club.

• News Briefs  Jeff the snow monkey; BC SPCA TV ads win at Cannes; local hero honoured; Port Alberni couple sentenced; English mastiffs rescued; beef farmer SPCA certified; BC SPCA Kids Camps a success; Shop SPCA; toxic flea insecticide warning.

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Some of the articles include:

• Cover Story: Saving Lives Through Assessment - Finding the Perfect Match New science makes for lifelong bonds

• Annual Report 2003  Message from the CEO and president, forest fire rescues, cruelty investigations, humane education initiatives and more on how your donations are spent

• Backyard Prisoners  Dogs cannot be left chained in the yard for a life sentence

• The Trials and Rewards of a Cruelty Investigator  The hard times are mitigated by the success stories

• News Briefs  SPCA Hospital offers free spay/neuter clinic; Be Kind to Animals month; When to help baby birds; The miracle Dalmatian; The animal-human violence link, SPCA Shop online and more

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• Cover Story: PUPPY MILL CRACKDOWN - Profiting from Pain  The SPCA has launched a province-wide campaign to eradicate unscrupulous breeding operations

• Trial by Fire   When the Interior was aflame, SPCA staff and volunteers worked around the clock to rescue animals in danger

• Investing in Animal Welfare, by Craig Daniell, CEO  Over the past 18 months the SPCA has dramatically invested in raising the level of animal care and furthering the cause of animal welfare in British Columbia...

• News Briefs  First Nations Spay/Neuter Study; Adoption Campaign Launched; BC SPCA Walkathon; Youth Farm Tours; SPCA Kids Camps; Seals Get Second Chance; West Nile Virus And Your Animals; SPCA Worker Recovers From Dog Attack; Community Events

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• Cover Story: CAPTIVATED BY THE EXOTIC - What happens when the novelty wears off?

• Annual Report 2002

• News Briefs  36 Lhasa Apsos Seized in Port Alberni; Cowichan Receives Cheque for $200,000; 93 Dogs Rescued Near Salmon Arm; Be Kind to Animals Month; Family Violence and Animal Abuse; You've Got a Friend in Me - New SPCA Adoption Kits; The Pet Directory

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• Cover Story: CREATING HUMANE COMMUNITIES - Responding to the Plight of Abandoned Cats.

• News Briefs  Public Says Yes to Pets in Housing; Second Chance for Youth and Dogs; BC SPCA Launches E-Newsletter; SPCA Successful in Case of Williams Lake Horses; BC SPCA Presents Heroism Award; Airline Flies to Aid of Animals

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• Cover Story: Celebrating The Relationship - How You Can Help Your Dog Lead A Happy Life.

• Annual Report 2001

• News Briefs  SPCA Certified Products; BC SPCA Standardizes Animal Assessments; Be Kind To Animals Month; New Address for SPCA Provincial Office; Vets, SPCA, Launch Project to Reduce Pet Overpopulation; SPCA Looks at Creating Smaller Branches to Serve Vancouver Region; Foster Families Needed; SPCA Dogs Go To Jail but Get Out For Good Behaviour; Kids at Camp

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