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The BC SPCA at a Glance
Our Mission:
The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing
the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in British
Columbia. Through our 36 branches throughout BC, our two medical clinics
in Vancouver and Prince George, and our provincial office, the BC SPCA provides
a wide range of services for more than 53,000 homeless, abused, and abandoned
animals around the province. The BC SPCA was created under the auspices
of the provincial Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and is the only
animal welfare organization in BC which has the authority to enforce laws
relating to animal cruelty and to prepare cases for Crown Counsel for the
prosecution of individuals who inflict suffering on animals.
Our Statistics:
The Society has 375 staff members (full-time, part-time and auxiliary) and 4,000 volunteers throughout the province.
Our staff includes 55 Special Provincial Constables, who are trained to investigate complaints of animal cruelty and neglect.
In 2005 the BC SPCA:
Operated 36 branches, including Wild ARC, a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin on Vancouver Island.
Cared for 49,169 domestic, farm and wild animals.
Reunited thousands of lost animals with their anxious families.
Found new, loving families for 21,578 homeless animals.
Rescued 1,574 deer, birds and other wildlife
at Wild ARC, the BC SPCA’s wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin.
Conducted 5,914 cruelty investigations.
Removed 1,031 animals from dangerous or neglectful situations through cruelty investigations, and rescued 1,707 injured animals through our night emergency program.
Executed 75 warrants under the Criminal Code of Canada, the PCA Act and the Offense Act.
Submitted 49 charges of animal cruelty and neglect to Crown Counsel.
Offered humane education programs for thousands of children, youth and adults in BC.
Received 201 million hits to our website from users seeking information on
animal care, animals for adoption, educational resources, advocacy and SPCA
programs and activities.
In 2005 the BC SPCA: