THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
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Make the Right Choice

When deciding to add a furry new member to your family, it's important to do your homework. Your choice may affect the lives of thousands of animals. If you purchase a puppy or kitten from a pet store, over the Internet or through a newspaper classified ad, you could be perpetuating animal cruelty.

Puppy and kitten mills sell to pet stores -- reputable breeders don't.

The BC SPCA rescues hundreds of animals each year from puppy mills across B.C.

These animals are found in horrible condition, locked in small cages with no access to the outdoors. 

Puppy mill owners are only concerned with making a profit - they do not care about the welfare of the animals or how many lives their business will affect.

 

The Cruelty Investigations department of the BC SPCA works tirelessly to close puppy mills, and to help the hundreds of neglected animals born each year.

Your choice will make a difference.

 
Thank you for adding your voice to the fight against puppy mills!

 

November 2010 update

The City of Richmond has become the first jurisdiction in Canada to ban the sale of puppies in pet stores.

The ban goes into effect in April 2011, and the city’s three local pet stores will have until that time to sell or remove puppies from their stores. For more information, read our news story from November 9.

The staff and volunteers or the BC SPCA are very grateful to all those who participated in the Pets in the City Campaign by sending a message of thanks and support to the Mayor and Council of Richmond.

This work would not be possible without generous donors who support the BC SPCA Monty Fund for Community Education & Outreach.

The Monty Fund looks to improving the future of animal welfare through education and a focus on prevention. Your gift can help millions of animals towards a happier and healthier future. Please donate today!

 

Resources for potential animal guardians

The BC SPCA has created several resources to help you make the right decision when choosing a new family member.

Information sheets about puppy mills, making the BC SPCA your first adoption option, finding a reputable breeder and a story about one woman's heartbreaking lesson are available below.

 

What is a puppy mill?

A puppy mill is a high-volume, substandard dog-breeding facility that puts profit before animal health and welfare.

Top 10 questions about puppy mills

Are there kitty mills, too? Do all pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills?

 

Why should I make the BC SPCA my "First Adoption Option"?

The BC SPCA helps thousands of animals each year - many of whom are the very purebred animals that you're looking for!

Finding a reputable breeder: rules to follow

Did you know that only a reputable breeder will have as many questions for you as you have for them? Learn more ways to ensure that your breeder is a reputable one.

 

A true story

Read one woman's heartbreaking lesson about buying from a pet store.

 

How you can help

The BC SPCA's Cruelty Investigations department works hard to stop puppy mills from operating and to rescue the animals. Support the BC SPCA Heroes Fund for Animal Protection to help stop this horrible injustice. Your gift will save a life. Thank you.

 

Related News

May 13. 2010 - "Shelter or store? Most Americans say no question". Sue Manning, Associated Press

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