Critter News

DECEMBER 30, 2008

You can search for all kinds of crimes against animals in the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Spain. Tags: canada australia animal abuse UK new zealand us. There are 14,436 cases in the animal abuse database. Great research tool. Amazing work.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The fallout from the huge puppy mill seizure is fueling calls for a review of Quebec's animal rights laws, which are abysmal even for Canada. The raid might represent the largest puppy seizure in Canada. It's unbelievable that the maximum penalty would be $1,200 if convicted. Exerpted from CTV News.

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Critter News

MARCH 8, 2009

The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Tags: ontario canada legislation animal welfare. Veterinarians are now required to report any instances of abuse or neglect.

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Critter News

JANUARY 31, 2011

Throats slit' The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in British Columbia, alleged that an Outdoor Adventures employee was told to cull the dogs in April last year. The company could not be reached for comment. We've opened a police file and assigned an investigator," Police Sergeant Steve LeClair told AFP.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. As a consequence, “people should treat all creatures decently, and protect them from cruelty, avoidable suffering, and unnecessary killing.” This principle reaffirms that animal welfare is an integral part of modern conservation.

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