I know of a small breed dog, about 30 lbs with a very short coat (like a Great Dane's), who lives outside 24/7 in a cage with a dog house. Tonight the temperatures in the region this dog lives, are expected to drop to minus 31 degrees. I reported this dog to the BCSPCA for investigation, and they concluded the dog is fine since she has food,water and shelter. Today I found a listing on the SPCA web site for a male Great Dane up for adoption. This dog is located in the same region as the dog I have already reported, and it is the same SPCA branch who investigated my complaint who wrote this about the Great Dane:

"He would not suit a home where he would be kept outside for long periods of time (he has a very short coat)."

I am certainly not advocating for this Great Dane to be kept outside, but in reality, the Dane has a far greater chance of surviving the cold weather than the dog I had the BCSPCA investigate.This is because small animals lose body heat far more quickly than larger ones.
If the BCSPCA truly intends to screen homes to ensure a warm, inside home for this Great Dane, then why the double standard when it comes to the other dog?