Sunny Reuter says...

In 2009 the BC SPCA reports donations of 16.5 million, sales of $5 million and $3 million received from the government.

According to the Canada Revenue Charities' Directorate, the BC SPCA declared $660,000. in investment income.

The BC Ministry of Agriculture & Lands administers the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The Act grants the BC SPCA the right to warrantless entry. Who monitors the BC SPCA?

The 2004 Daum Report attempted to draw attention to the need for accountability and oversight of the BC SPCA.
http://www.animaladvocates.com/top-stories/foi

Policing is matter of public safety. Governments must be able to hold police forces accountable.

Extraordinary enforcement powers do not belong in the hands of independent charities operating on donations from the public.

Regardless of the details of Carol Haughton's case, public oversight of the BC SPCA, a wealthy, powerful, private, self funded police force is warranted.