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American Humane Association – Animal Shelter Euthanasia

BC SPCA – stance on companion animal euthanasia

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies – animal shelter statistics

PETA – the animal rights advocacy stance on euthanasia

Shelter Websites:

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Animal Advocates Society

BC SPCA

Fraser Valley Humane Society

Langley Animal Protection Society

Richmond Animal Protection Society

Vancouver Island Dogs Rescue Society

Whistler Animals Galore Society (WAG)

For a more complete list of shelters and rescues: Canada’s Guide to Dogs

 

References:

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