Mission Statement
BCSPCA: Speaking for Animals Adopt Donate Volunteer Advocate
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
LOGIN



password help | register for our site
QUICK LINKS

















OUR NEWSLETTER
Subscribe to our e-newsletter "Anim@ls"

Please leave this field empty
WHAT'S HAPPENING

 

    

  

      

 

"The question is not, Can they reason?, nor Can they talk?, but Can they suffer?"  ~ English philosopher, Jeremy Bentham

The BC SPCA was created under the auspices of the provincial Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA Act), and is the only animal welfare organization in BC that has the authority to enforce laws relating to animal cruelty, and to recommend charges for Crown Counsel for the prosecution of individuals who inflict suffering on animals.  

The PCA Act allows our Special Provincial Constables to intercede whenever any animal, with the exception of species at risk or wildlife that are not in captivity, is found in a state of distress.

Our special constables respond to all complaints of animal cruelty and neglect. Our special constables work with animal guardians to educate them on animal protection laws and proper care required for their animal. In severe cases, animals may be seized, and the owners charged with Animal Cruelty.

In 2008, the BC SPCA's Cruelty Investigations Department responded to more than 4,700 complaints of cruelty and neglect. To learn more, select a link below.

 

What is Animal Cruelty?

Learn how to recognize animal cruelty and the signs of an animal in distress.

 

Report Incident of Animal in Distress

If you observe an animal in distress or an act of cruelty, call or submit a report online for our investigations team.

 

The Cruelty Investigations Team

Get to know our team of specially trained constables, and review our investigation process.

 

Investigation Cases

Looking for information on a specific case? Find it here along with updates and other news.

 

Legislation

Learn more about the PCA Act and the Criminal Code of Canada.

 

The Violence Link

Discover the link between

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to your specific questions

Feedback Give us your feedback      printer-friendly version Printer Friendly version      Tell a Friend      Share