Wildlife Act
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/...atreg/96488_01
http://www.spca.bc.ca/cruelty/legisl...a-animals.html
Causing unnecessary suffering
445.1 (1) Every one commits an offence who
(a) wilfully causes or, being the owner, wilfully permits to be caused unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal or a bird;