Federal study reveals top killer of wild birds

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Pop quiz time! Each year, more birds in Canada are killed by:

A. window strikes.
B. vehicle collisions.
C. cats.
D. wind turbines.

What do you think? The answer may surprise you... Find out after the jump & learn what you can do to help.

Help the SPCA Help Farm Animals

Did you know that over 100 million farm animals are raised for food each year in British Columbia?

The BC SPCA works year-round to improve the lives of these animals through programs like the SPCA Certified farm certification and food labelling program and advocacy work to improve national farm animal standards. Each October the BC SPCA asks members of the public to take action as well.

World Farm Animals Day is on October 2, which is Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. Join fellow animal lovers worldwide and celebrate the day by taking action for farm animals using some of the ideas below. 

Help us grow the SPCA Certified program. Choose eggs, meat and dairy products from SPCA Certified farmers who make animal welfare a priority. Ask for SPCA Certified products wherever you shop or eat, or print off the Customer Request Card (PDF) and submit it to your local grocery store. A list of SPCA producers and retailers is available at spcacertified.ca.  

Speak for animals. The BC SPCA believes that farm animals deserve the Five Freedoms. If you agree, add your voice to one of the BC SPCA’s farm animal campaigns--go here for details. 

Register for our youth workshops. Kids love BC SPCA summer camps and youth workshops. October’s youth workshops place a special emphasis on farm animal welfare. Inspire compassionate behaviour and help kids build critical thinking skills and empathy for all living things – register today!  

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Learn about farm animal issues. The more you know, the more you can help create change. Watch videos on the BC SPCA’s YouTube Channel featuring farm animal welfare experts like Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Ian Duncan to see positive change in action!  

Canada’s farming Codes of Practice are being updated for many farm animal species. Learn more about how new minimum standards for farm animal welfare are improving the lives of pigs, chickens, cattle and sheep by visiting spca.bc.ca/farm.

Subscribe to FarmSense, the BC SPCA’s newsletter on farm animal welfare. With over 3,300 subscribers, FarmSense is a go-to resource where farmers and members of the public can learn about new developments in farm animal welfare science, news and events. 

Support the BC SPCA’s farm animal advocacy work. The BC SPCA is the only SPCA in Canada with dedicated programs for farm animal welfare. Your gift will help create better lives for the millions of animals raised on Canadian farms each year. Donate today!

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Help the BCSPCA Find Homes for 743 Cats: Adoption Fees Are Currently 50% Off

Have you been thinking about getting a cat (or another cat--they honestly are often happier in pairs & it's really no more work) lately? In an effort to find homes for the hundreds of cats waiting in shelters right now, the SPCA is reducing adoption fees right now. Details from their website:

Give Animals a Second Chance: Donate to the SPCA

A few years ago, we decided to stop buying gifts for the adults in the family at Christmas & give money to charity instead. I found myself spending countless hours trying to figure out what they'd want, then trying to find or make it, for at least a DOZEN people. I love my family & I like to give presents, but there are others out there who could use the money a lot more. We did some research on various charities & decided to support something local. Helping animals was a natural choice & as Oli & I have had pets most of our lives, we decided to support the BC SPCA.

The BC SPCA rescues & rehabilitates abused & neglected animals, with the goal of placing them in new, loving homes. We know a lot of wonderful pets who came to their current homes this way. Obviously, the veterinary care, housing & feeding of these animals doesn't come cheap--here's where you can help!

Please consider donating to the BC SPCA to help these animals get care & find a new home soon. We're trying to raise $1000 by December 15. You can easily donate on the website: just click on the red DONATE button on The Sprog's SPCA fundraising page to give money via credit card. Whether you donate or not, please spread the word to your friends, family & coworkers on Facebook, Twitter, email, etc. Thank you!




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If you'd like to do more than just a one-time donation, please consider signing up for the SPCA PAW Plan to automatically make a monthly payment. We've been doing this for several years--the donations really add up over time.