What Is Animal Abuse?

An animal is in distress, according to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA Act), if it is:

1. Deprived of adequate food, water, shelter, ventilation, light, space, exercise, care or veterinary treatment.some text
   1. Kept in conditions that are unsanitary,
   2. Not protected from excessive heat or cold,
2. Injured, sick, in pain or suffering , or 
3. Abused or neglected

How do I report animal cruelty:

• Call BC SPCA Animal Helplinesome text
  • 1-855-622-7722
  • Open 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Seven days per week
  • Closed on statutory holidays

For more information, please refer to BC SPCA 

Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP)

• The RAPP program is a toll free tip line and online service.some text
  • It allows you to report known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environment protection laws.
• The hotline should be used to report wildlife-human interactions and human-wildlife conflicts where public safety may be at risksome text
  • Call 1-877-952-7277
  • It is 24/7
  • If the situation is not an emergency, you can report the incident online or contact the nearest Conservation Officer Service district office
• For more information, please refer to RAPP website