Did you know that the Scotiabank & BC SPCA <i>Paws for a Cause</i> campaign also helps farm animals?

Guest Post by the BC SPCA Farm Team

Support The Farm Animals today! Please click the photo above.

In addition to helping thousands of companion and wild animals, the BC SPCA also works to improve the lives of the more than 100 million farm animals raised in B.C. each year. As the only SPCA in Canada with staff resources dedicated to improving farm animal welfare, the BC SPCA’s farm team in a national leader in this field. Our initiatives include:

Pressing for better national standards of care for farm animals:
Just this year a new Canadian Code of Practice for Dairy Cattle was published, with 60 clear requirements (not just recommendations) regarding the welfare of dairy cows. The BC SPCA represented Canadian SPCA’s on the development committee. Learn more here.

Improving on-farm welfare through the SPCA Certified program:
SPCA Certified is a unique program that certifies farms (22 to date and counting!) to the BC SPCA’s high standards of farm animal welfare. By buying SPCA Certified eggs, cheese and meats, you are ‘voting’ for change in the marketplace and ensuring that the welfare needs of farm animals are met. Funds raised also help us oversee and expand the list of farms currently adhering to the BC SPCA’s high standards. Learn more here and here.

Improving the laws intended to protect farm animals during transport:
Animals raised on farms are regularly transported on extremely long journeys, but current regulations do not adequately protect their welfare in transit. The BC SPCA has been pressing the Federal Government to ‘Get on Board’ with higher standards like the regulations in place in other developed countries. Your support will ensure that the BC SPCA can continue to speak on behalf of the 650 million farm animals transported each year over long distances and in crowded conditions across the country. Learn more here.

Support The Farm Animals today:
Donate to or join this Provincial Pack and all funds raised go directly to supporting the BC SPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare Department. They need to raise about $2,200 more to reach their goal. You can help!

Don’t forget to register at spca.bc.ca/walk for your local walk. There are less than 24 days to go.

Plus here’s a fun farm-friendly fundraising idea straight from our flock:

Sell tickets to a dinner party or brunch at your house featuring SPCA Certified specialty meats, artisan cheeses and cage-free eggs. Click here for recipe ideas.

See you there!