A young mastiff mix named Jace, found severely emaciated and chained outside a Nanaimo property, has sparked an animal cruelty investigation that could result in significant penalties for those responsible. The BC SPCA rescued the dog during recent sub-zero temperatures, discovering him in what officials describe as one of the worst cases of emaciation they’ve encountered. “This is one of the worst cases of a dog being emaciated in my 45 years,” said Eileen Drever, senior officer for protection and stakeholder relations at the BC SPCA. “As a professional, we try to keep emotions out of this, but looking at … Continue reading BC SPCA Rescues Emaciated Mastiff in Nanaimo; Owner Faces Potential $75K Fine, Jail Time