Brentwood Bay resident David Whiffin has been charged with breach of probation after failing to comply with a ban on owning animals imposed earlier this year. Whiffin, who appears in court on May 31 to face the charge, was found living on a property with dogs, geese and a miniature horse.
The Burnaby SPCA has been hit with unexpected medical costs after several dogs were found abandoned near Marine Drive, just east of Boundary Road. A generous anonymous donor has offered to match up to $20,000 in community donations to help care for animals at the Burnaby SPCA shelter.