Everyone needs a Cat in the Box for their birthday. Luke can find comfort in any box-like structure. His personality quirks make his family smile every day.
People like to help when times are tough, but helping is difficult when you’re being asked to stay at home. Jean Henderson has found a way! Jean is making masks for those who will need one, and proceeds from her efforts are being donated to the Alberta SPCA. All materials for the masks are being
We recognize that Albertans are suffering through illness, economic hardship and through physical isolation. And we know when people suffer, animals suffer too. We do not to want to wait until animals are in distress to hear from Albertans, we want to work with you to find a solution for your individual situation. https://youtu.be/2wY8FClYk6c We
How quickly they grow up! Buttercup, the bottle calf whose story we first shared with you last week, is now spending her days and nights with the other cattle on her hobby farm. She had been spending her nights in the barn, but with the warmer weather, she can now stay with the other herd
Meet Romeo – a horse who is helping many people at a nature assisted therapy ranch. Romeo is about 10 years old and was gifted to the Dreamcatchers Association and that group reports Romeo has helped hundreds of people feel better about themselves and learn about boundaries, difficult decisions, empathy, attachment, overcoming anxiety and depression
Who doesn’t want to go for a roll in the mud right now. And even more fun if your friends join in! Thank you once again to Daryl McIntyre for sharing video of his wonderful animals. https://youtu.be/3NplenXcT9E
We’re sharing one of our own #pawsitivity stories today. This is Cinnamon, a mini mule that came into our care several weeks ago and did not like to be around humans. Slowly, our Peace Officer team has been earning her trust enough that they can now handle her. Cinnamon was in desperate need of some
These days you have to make your own fun using whatever is available. All Shadow needs is a hoof trimming. Thanks to Daryl McIntyre for sharing. https://youtu.be/mLdaA0JUZGA
In our latest Sharing #Pawsitivity post, we introduce Bochy We are all looking for the light at the end of the COVID tunnel. Office dog Bochy thinks he’s found it!
In these difficult times our animals help us get through; they comfort us and they make us smile! We all need some #pawsitivity!We want to share your videos and photos of how animals are helping you get through this time, and how you are helping them. If the image makes you smile, it’s worth sharing.We’re
June 24, 2020 The Alberta SPCA was saddened to learn dozens of puppies died while on route to Canada from Ukraine as part of a shipment of approximately 500 dogs last week, and we are pleased to hear an investigation is underway to determine what happened and to ensure a tragedy like this is not
Spring is a time of new beginnings. A number of horses that came into our care this spring were pregnant and this means our herd is growing. And the babies are so incredibly cute! However, while we enjoy watching little ones like this having fun, we would prefer owners take steps to ensure we do
What Happens When Your New Dog Stays Home Alone? One of the good news stories during the COVID-19 crisis has been the overwhelming number of people offering to foster or adopt pets. It seems many had wanted to include an animal in their family and decided that since they were home most of the time,
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