On the mural outside of the Vancouver SPCA it says "compassion & caring since 1898." Inside, rabbits were incarcerated in tiny lab cages, sometimes for months on end. Since being installed in the fall of 2004 there were numerous complaints directed at the SPCA for making such an ill-considered decision. How could this possibly be defined as animal welfare or serve as a humane model, worthy of imitation?

Well, at long last those twelve cages have now been taken out and replaced with twelve more spacious ones. In addition, the cat room recently underwent some renovations and with a wall being removed this allows for more floor space. On today's visit it was encouraging to note that two small exercise pens were set up for the rabbits.

Such a simple change can make a world of difference.