Do you have an animal issue in your community that you’d like to see addressed? The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wants to hear from you! The BC SPCA is conducting an online survey throughout May to seek public input about important animal issues facing B.C. communities. The information will be used to help the donor-supported animal welfare agency make decisions about its programs and services during its next strategic plan, 2014 to 2018. A brief online survey, posted on the BC SPCA website May 1-31, will ask members of the public to prioritize their concerns about animal issues and to comment on the services their community needs most.
The BC SPCA currently provides a wide range of services for abused, injured, neglected and homeless animals throughout B.C., including cruelty investigations, emergency rescue, sheltering and adoption of homeless animals, humane education programs for youth, wildlife rehabilitation, advocacy, improving standards of care for farm animals and spay/neuter programs to reduce pet overpopulation in B.C.
If you care about animals and want to have a say about their welfare in your community, please link to the survey at spca.bc.ca in May and have your say!
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The public is invited to an animal-themed day of fun at their local SPCA during the 2013 BC SPCA Open House series on Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. Come meet adoptable animals and learn how you can make a difference to animals in need in your community. Visit spca.bc.ca for details.
– Lorie Chortyk is General Manager, Community Relations, for the BC-SPCA