Constitutional Challenge - Update
Factum filed in the B.C. Court Of Appeal.
Charter challenge continues against the BC Attorney General Niki Sharma
to keep pets
in veterinary care safe from SPCA policing actions.
Pets Are Family - Help With Costs
Recognizing the Value of Pets in Our Families: The BC Pet Bonus and Pet Tax Credit
A Public Crisis: The Impact of Rising Pet Investigations and Seizures
When the BC SPCA Takes a Family Pet: The Human Cost of Animal Seizures
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Current happenings that affect people with pets in British Columbia
BC SPGA proposal popular with people with pets
Email BC Premier Eby
Facing a constitutional challenge in the Supreme Court about the actions of the BC SPCA
The King's Tyrants video for the pet public
Facebook groups and commenters are popping up
Are people with pets and animals over-policed in British Columbia?
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This can happen to any dog, and anyone with a dog.
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Pet food banks in locations all over BC. Helping with free food for pets in need
Wanted animals belong with their families and loved ones.
Times can be difficult, that is no reason to take people's pets.
51 community letters of support and 165 acres for the dogs
made no difference
No return to her owner for Zeva
BC SPCA sold Dale's dog of many years
The dogs owner goes public to get them back from the BC SPCA and succeeds
Elisabeth's kindness punished for helping stray and feral cats in freezing weather
Information for people with seized animals
The majority of complaints we receive from people with pets are about Animal Policing
The suddenness of the BC SPCA seizure of a pet can leave their families or loved ones feeling
helpless and overwhelmed, making the grieving process even more challenging. Losing the pet can be
profoundly heartbreaking. The emotional toll of such an event is significant, as pets often hold
a special place in our lives, providing companionship and joy.
The BC SPGA has an
Information and Support Section for the grief stricken pet guardians.
Change to provincial government and municipalities animal enforcement
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There are some very good reasons to join the people with pets
at BC SPGA,
the society that advocates for You and Your pet family
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Animals need protection, are sentient beings
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People with pets in BC contribute significantly to the provincial economy.
As voters,
the public with pets have a significant impact yet no say in animal issues that affect our daily lives.
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For A B.C. Pet Bonus and provincial Pet Tax Credits
For British Columbians who love their pets
Unleash your inner animal activist! πΎβ Join the Campaign for the BC PET BONUS and that purr-fect provincial Pet Tax Credit! π°πΆ
BC PET BONUS, More Info
BC PET TAX Break, More Info
TAKE CAMPAIGN ACTION!
More information on the campaign
Campaign
For Justice For Animals And People With Pets In Veterinary Care
Animals are being seized while in the care and treatment of a licensed veterinarian and the pet owners are prosecuted in the Courts and Tribunal.
Tell B.C. Attorney General and Deputy Premier, Niki Sharma that it is unfair to prosecute
people who seek or have veterinary care for their pets and to make the laws fair.
Email the BC Attorney General Niki Sharma
send a pre-written email
More Information - Justice For Bentley
More information on the campaign
Campaign for an independent, provincial Task Force to investigate BC SPCA Policing Operations, Policies and Actions
- Review Existing SPCA Policing Practices
- Investigate Guardian Complaints
- Examine Animal Welfare Legislation
- Recommend Reforms
Currently, the BC SPCA police operate with significant authority,
often acting as investigator, prosecutor, and even adjudicator in cases involving alleged animal neglect or cruelty.
This concentration of power, without robust independent oversight, raises critical questions about potential biases,
procedural fairness, and the impact on the lives of ordinary citizens and their pet companions.
Email Premier, Agricultural Minister, Solicitor General
More information on the campaign
Campaign for Animal Policing Reform
The reality is that people with pets
in BC are subjected to an overwhelming level of scrutiny and policing at a cost of hundreds of millions of
dollars to tax payers.
The overlap and duplication of animal enforcement by the authorities result in a financial burden to the taxpayer costing many hundreds of millions.
The call for reform is not just about financial efficiency; itβs about fairness for people with pets in British Columbia.
The cost to the public for animal enforcement should be minimal with maximum efficiency.
UNITE TO HELP ANIMALS
Email the Premier, Solicitor General & Finance Minister
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Campaign
For BC Pet-friendly Tenancies Legislation
End pet and animal discrimination in housing and rentals in BC.
Unleash your inner animal activist! πΎβ
Email the BC Premier & Housing Minister
Sign online petition
More information on the campaign


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