From the November 2001 Report:

The BC SPCA's role in animal control emerged as another area of concern. It is evident from submissions to the community consultation that the BC SPCA's reputation has suffered because the public perceives that the Society has put the business of animal control ahead of animal welfare. For many, animal control is in direct conflict with the BC SPCA's mission. It is the view of the independent panel that municipalities should handle animal control since they enact the by-laws that regulate, control and license animals. The independent panel recommends that the Society should seriously consider getting out of animal control as contracts expire and put additional resources into prevention of cruelty, education and advocacy - the foundation of its mission.