The intersection of animal agriculture, public health, and misinformation has created a dangerous landscape where the welfare of non-human animals and the well-being of human-animals are at increasing risk. A recent post from Little Oink Bank Pig Sanctuary in BC highlights these concerns, shedding light on the avian flu outbreak among ostriches, the broader implications of factory farming, and the challenges of public discourse surrounding these issues.

British Columbia’s efforts to reintroduce northern spotted owls into the wild have ended in tragedy, with all six owls released into the Fraser Canyon now confirmed dead. The devastating outcome underscores the urgent need for stronger habitat protections and has reignited criticism of the provincial and federal governments’ conservation strategies.

Glue traps are a cruel and indiscriminate method of pest control, causing immense suffering to rodents and other unintended victims. Advocates are calling on the British Columbia government to ban these inhumane devices and implement more ethical and effective alternatives.

Late last week, the BC SPCA released its highly anticipated five-year strategy plan. However, many in the animal welfare community have expressed disappointment, citing a lack of meaningful action or tangible impact. At just five pages long, the plan raises more questions than it answers about the future of non-human animal welfare in British Columbia.

Ostriches roaming around their farm land, at Universal Ostrich in the Kootenays BC.

Above: Terrified Pig in Gas Chamber in Johnston’s Packers Ltd in Chilliwack, taken from Undercover employee and sent to Animal Justice. 

Image of young goats at a former Queen's Park Petting Zoo, New Westminster.Image accredited to New Westminster Record, image linked to original article.