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Please note: The BC SPCA does not keep waiting lists for individuals wanting to adopt a seized animal. Once an animal is ready for adoption it will be listed online with all other available animals at our shelters.

In 2009 the BC SPCA has dealt with a high number of investigations involving horses. Learn more about these cases.

Recent Investigations

Pitt Meadows man charged and investigated for possible serial abuse | August 26, 2010

Port Hardy couple charged with animal cruelty | August 26, 2010

Maple Ridge couple charged with animal cruelty | August 24, 2010

Owner of emaciated retriever pleads guilty | August 23, 2010

Merritt-area man charged after allegedly dragging dog behind truck | August 10, 2010

We're seeking the public’s help in caring for influx of cats from hoarder | July 27, 2010

Emaciated mom and pup fight for their lives | July 23, 2010

Victoria man under investigation for bludgeoning of baby raccoon and mother | July 21, 2010

Charges laid against Nanaimo man in kitten abuse case | July 15, 2010

Officers rescue 46 dogs and cats from Vanderhoof residence | June 29, 2010

Boston Bar man charged with cruelty after dogs found in horrific situation | June 24, 2010

North Saanich couple faces new charges after breaching ban on owning animals | June 22, 2010

Crown’s decision in Mountain View case disappoints | June 15, 2010

Animal cruelty charges laid after emaciated golden retriever and 11 puppies seized in Chilliwack | May 31, 2010

Nanaimo man charged for neglect of small dog | May 27, 2010

Man jailed for Christmas Day cat bludgeoning | May 17, 2010

Man charged with cruelty after pit bull given painkiller toxic to dogs | May 7, 2010

Judge rules in favour of BC SPCA in dispute over seized animals | March 29, 2010

Owners ordered to spay breeding dog with hereditary eye condition | March 24, 2010

Homes urgently needed for 35 rescued cats | March 18, 2010

Langford man charged with cruelty over neglected chained dog | March 10, 2010

Charges of animal cruelty pending against owner of emaciated retriever | March 8, 2010

Emaciated and abandoned horses rescued in Cedar | March 8, 2010

Emaciated dog rescued in Maple Ridge | March 3, 2010

Emaciated stray shows amazing will to live | March 1, 2010

Seeking information on an emaciated stray found in Burnaby | February 10, 2010

Animal cruelty charges recommended against Mountain View Conservation Centre | February 8, 2010

Pepper delivers five healthy puppies | February 4, 2010

Officers seize 16 animals in Clearwater | January 28, 2010

Pregnant pit bull to undergo life-saving caesarian section | January 21, 2010

Animal cruelty charges laid after dogs left in truck in Chilliwack | January 18, 2010

BC SPCA seizes dog in Langley | January 18, 2010

Golden retriever puppies seized in Chilliwack cruelty investigation | January 18, 2010

Dawson Creek residents plead guilty to animal neglect and cruelty | January 18, 2010

Reward increased in hunt for swan killers | January 13, 2010

Clarification on night emergency coverage | January 13, 2010

Saanich woman banned from owning animals for three years | January 7, 2010

BC SPCA investigates cruelty report at a Fort Langley zoo | December 14, 2009

Cruelty charges approved against Vernon animal owner | December 9, 2009

Guide outfitter who abandoned horses pleads guilty to cruelty | December 7, 2009

Dog-park complaints result in charge of animal cruelty | December 4, 2009

Help send horses 'home for the holidays' | December 3, 2009

Crown approves charge after chinchilla starved to death | November 26, 2009

Maple Ridge woman charged with animal cruelty | November 25, 2009

Brentwood Bay residents accused of starving, hanging, horse | November 14, 2009

Powell River resident pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges | November 9, 2009

Chained/Tethered Dogs Advocacy Campaign Goes Provincial | October 23, 2009

More Cats Rescued from Large-scale Hoarder | October 6, 2009

Herman the Cat is Recovering after Trauma | September 22, 2009

Cruelty Investigators Seize 74 Animals in Vernon | September 15, 2009

Help Needed to Find Homes for Cats and Kittens Rescued from Nanaimo Hoarder | September 10, 2009

Charges laid against owner of starving dogs | September 8, 2009

Cruelty Charges Laid Against Powell River Resident | August 17, 2009

94 Cats and Kittens Rescued from Nanaimo Animal Hoarder | August 12, 2009

26 Great Danes seized near Kamloops | July 16, 2009

Clydesdale horses, fowl seized from Powell River property | July 15, 2009

Owner of neglected huskies receives 10-year ban on keeping animals | July 13, 2009

18 animals in distress seized from breeder near Nanaimo | June 11, 2009

Nanaimo branch looking to the public to help a Rottweiler and her pups | May 25, 2009

Saanich women charged with animal cruelty | May 19, 2009

Langley veterinarians charged in horse neglect case | April 22, 2009

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