Calia, a beloved companion and member of the animal community in Victoria, British Columbia, was recently euthanized by the BC SPCA due to a DNA test indicating she was 35% wolf. https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/euthanasia-of-calia-the-wolf-dog-highlights-bc-spcas-stance-against-cross-breeding/This decision wasn't based on any aggressive behaviour or safety concerns. In fact, Calia was known to be gentle, affectionate, and calm, cherished deeply by those who knew her. Even the BC SPCA staff recognized her wonderful demeanor, as she would roll over for belly rubs and display remarkable affection. Despite these facts, and the efforts of people like Kacey Wall from Comox Valley who fought to save her, her life was abruptly and unfairly taken.

Lots of people wanted to adopt her, including people used to wolves.  https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/wolf-dog-hybrid-put-down-after-being-deemed-un-adoptable-11937361

This heartbreaking event raises a critical question: why kill a gentle animal when there are alternative options available? Euthanasia should be a last resort for sick animals, not a standard response to DNA results. There are sanctuaries and programs available designed to accommodate animals like Calia, where they can live out their lives safely and peacefully without posing a threat to humans or other animals.  While some sanctuaries said she was too doglike, Calia could have been adopted out to a jurisdiction where wolfdogs are legal.  If she was so doglike, she was adoptable.  I have met many coydogs and wolfdogs who are gentle.  And a wolfdog became famous at the 2026 Winter Olympics when they joined the race.

The BC SPCA's actions contradict the very ethos of an organization that claims to protect animals from cruelty. It is imperative that they reconsider their policies and adopt more humane and considerate practices. They should actively pursue alternative solutions that involve rehoming to sanctuaries or rescue organizations rather than resorting to euthanasia solely based on genetic makeup.

Join us in demanding that the BC SPCA immediately stop such unjust euthanasia practices. Let us urge them to adopt more compassionate measures that align with their mission of preventing cruelty to animals. By standing together, we can push for changes that ensure animals like Calia are given a chance to live in environments suited to their specific needs.

Sign this petition to make your voice heard and to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Protect the innocent lives and ensure a future where policies are driven by understanding, compassion, and the true spirit of animal welfare.