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Media & Press Releases - 2008:

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December 31
SPCA offers New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers
December 15
One of five emaciated horses rescued in Langley dies, despite 24-hour care
December 15
Take extra care protecting pets from winter’s wrath
December 12
Man charged for shooting dog
December 12
Former petting zoo operators charged with animal cruelty
December 11
Emaciated horses surrendered to SPCA after owners arrested
December 11
Dog breeder fined, banned from owning animals for 10 years
December 2
Pets and the Holiday Season
December 2
SPCA seizes neglected dogs from suspected puppy mill in Mission
December 2
Repeat animal abuser sentenced to jail and prohibited from keeping animals
November 28
Woman charged after dog thrown
November 28
Man charged in stabbing death of cat
November 18
8 bunnies stolen from Surrey shelter
November 17
SPCA strives to send pets 'Home 4 the Holidays'
November 13
Help birds make it through winter with flying colours
November 6
Province story filled with errors and inaccuracies - Forgotten Felines vet report posted on line
October 30
BC SPCA announces plans for Spay/Neuter Clinic in Kamloops
October 29
BC SPCA, District to partner on new animal centre in Maple Ridge
October 22
Animal cruelty charges pending after family pet poisoned
October 22
Nelson woman charged with animal cruelty after leaving family pet to starve
October 17
Don't freak out Fido and Fluffy this Halloween
October 7
Singles invited to bring Spot, have fun at first-ever Must Love Dogs mixer
September 29
SPCA celebrates World Farm Animals Day
September 24
Huskies need a home
September 16
Foster homes desperately needed for cats and kittens
September 16
Choose ethically, naturally
September 15
‘Pinny’ the Persian on the mend
September 10
Homeless animals hurt by break-in
September 3
BC SPCA seizes poodles from breeder
September 2
Formal charges laid in Surrey cockfighting case
August 28
SPCA urges pet guardians to vaccinate in wake of outbreak
August 20
Siamese cat breeder in Nanaimo focus of BC SPCA cruelty investigation
August 20
Cat shot 15 times in Cranbrook
August 13
Three-legged pup in his own video
August 12
SPCA urges Kelowna to consider new bylaw in light of rabbit cull
July 30
Woman banned from having animals for 10 years
July 28
Communities Pause for a Cause
July 22
SPCA hosts pet care seminars
July 21
SPCA seizes animals from petting zoo
July 14
Saanichton resident charged with animal cruelty
July 9
Local grocer sheds pounds for hounds
July 7
Dog with diabetes looking for that special guardian
July 7
Dog set on fire in Trail
July 7
Grand Forks resident charged after violating ban on keeping animals
July 7
Accolades for dog bite prevention kit
July 2
10 minutes to tragedy - Play it cool this summer - don't leave your dog in a hot car
June 25
BC SPCA seek homes for birds surrendered in cruelty investigation
June 17
No vacancy: SPCA produces online toolkit for renters with pets
June 17
Sparwood men charged in beating death of cat
June 13
SPCA's first telewarrant results in seizure of 41 snakes in distress
June 11
Owners of 48 neglected cats plead guilty to animal cruelty
June 6
Stars shine at VIP launch for BC SPCA signature event
June 3, 2008
Animal heroes honoured
May 30, 2008
Bunnies stolen from Surrey shelter
May 27, 2008
Lifetime animal lover takes reigns in Vancouver
May 22, 2008
Emaciated senior dog dumped at animal emergency clinic
May 20, 2008
Deaf border collie looking for special home
May 15, 2008
Surrey Branch looking for loving llama home
May 12, 2008
BC SPCA urges government to act quickly on exotic animal bill to prevent further tragedies
May 7, 2008
Creston resident charged in beating death of dog
May 7, 2008
Animal cruelty charges laid after emaciated horse found dead
May 7, 2008
Animal cruelty charges laid after neighbourhood cat caught in steel trap
May 1, 2008
Lifetime animal lover at helm in Burnaby
May 1, 2008
Broadcast your pet on YouTube during BC SPCA challenge
April 17, 2008
Repeat animal abuser charged, following BC SPCA seizure of 25 abused huskies
April 17, 2008
BC SPCA seizes 17 small breed dogs from Vanderhoof breeder
April 17, 2008
Dawson Creek resident pleads guilty to animal cruelty
April 17, 2008
Owner of 34 badly-neglected sled dogs faces animal cruelty charges
April 17, 2008
Bloggers invited to spread the word about SPCA Biscuit Fund
April 16, 2008
New legislation on exotic animals introduced (links to press release issued by the BC Ministry of Environment - opens in a new browser window)
April 14, 2008
Cat's adoption a matter of life and death
April 10, 2008
Castlegar resident charged with animal cruelty following BC SPCA investigation
April 10, 2008
BC SPCA seizes 68 animals in distress in Alexis Creek
April 2, 2008
New British Columbia animal cruelty laws receive Royal Assent
March 20, 2008
Invermere man faces animal cruelty charges after killing family pet
March 18, 2008
Port Coquitlam breeders face animal cruelty charges after SPCA investigation
March 18, 2008
Emaciated cattle seized in Saanichton
March 18, 2008
Victoria resident charged with animal cruelty after BC SPCA investigation
March 18, 2008
Cat’s life saved in dramatic rescue
March 17, 2008
Kids Day egg-stra special at SPCA
March 6, 2008
New animal cruelty bill introduced into B.C. legislature
March 5, 2008
SPCA looks for owner of sick, emaciated pit bull
February 29, 2008
RCMP, BC SPCA execute warrant to bust Canada’s largest cockfighting ring
February 27, 2008
Oreo, the wounded Dalmatian, is still sweet on the inside
February 27, 2008
Wiggle, waggle and walk in support of the animals March 8
February 26, 2008
English mastiff breeder receives maximum fine in cruelty case
February 22, 2008
First Aid course puts Fido first
February 13, 2008
Love story goes to the dogs
February 8, 2008
Be a sweetheart to the animals and get your love a lottery ticket
February 7, 2008
Grand Forks resident arrested on animal cruelty charges
February 6, 2008
Be a 'some bunny:' Adopt a rescued rabbit
February 6, 2008
New branch manager heads Vernon and District BC SPCA
February 6, 2008
New SPCA branch manager at helm in Comox Valley
February 6, 2008
BC SPCA rescues abandoned dogs from freezing temperatures in Prince George
January 31, 2008
Tickets on sale Friday for the BC SPCA Lottery
January 29, 2008
Biscuit Fund gives leg up to dog who gnawed way out of leg-hold trap
January 28, 2008
Dog's story of survival strikes chord with students
January 26, 2008
In the Spirit of compassion
January 25, 2008
Terriers everywhere!
January 24, 2008
Wounded puppy prompts warning about embedded collars, harnesses
January 22, 2008
'Cupid' Constable shoots arrows at cats for Valentine's
January 14, 2008
Check under the hood for cats
January 11, 2008
Year of the Rat, and why they're such great pets
January 9, 2008
New Year’s resolutions for animal lovers
January 9, 2008
Do your conscience a favour and spread warmth on your special day - One way to support the Biscuit Fund is the Wedding Favour program...
January 8, 2008
BC SPCA investigates bludgeoning death of Pitt Bull puppy
January 4, 2008
BC SPCA Closing the Coquitlam Shelter
January 3, 2008
Prince George resident banned from owning animals for 15 year


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