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,
We have an amazing update to share with you as part of our Sharing #Pawsitivity campaign. Chip is one of the numerous mini horses we seized last year due to distress, and he found a great home through our Rehoming Sale last July. Chip’s owner, Sarah shared these videos of Chip with us to let
Media Release Edmonton Families Can Now Access Food For Pets May 6, 2020 During the COVID-19 crisis, the Alberta SPCA is encouraging animal owners contact our office before their animals become distressed in order to discuss ways we can help. Our organization knows, when people suffer animals suffer, and we would like to help before
Alberta SPCA cats do the toilet paper challenge.
Sammy’s story makes us all smile. Sammy’s case was investigated by a Peace Officer because her leg was so sore she couldn’t put weight on it. Her owners couldn’t afford vet care so the nine month old was surrendered to us. Turns out, the leg was not broken, just swollen due to a bite mark
May is Emergency Preparedness Month The Fort McMurray Wildfire in 2016 and the Southern Alberta Flood in 2013 remind us that disaster can strike in Alberta and residents need to be prepared. An emergency plan needs to include your pets, both for evacuation purposes and for reunification should you become separated. During the Fort McMurray
November is Family Violence Awareness Month When humans are in crisis so are their animals because animal welfare and human welfare are deeply connected. When a life crisis affects a pet owner, their companion animal is likely to feel the effects too. Extending compassion to both humans and animals is integral to ensuring all members
Your empathy could save an animal’s life this fall! Animals like Bandit need your help… Bandit and his littermates were quickly brought into our care this summer when our Animal Protection Services received a panicked call about injured puppies in a community west of Edmonton. The caller was frantic about the hurt puppies, as we
The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services of Lethbridge teamed up to hand out free dog and cat food in Lethbridge on Friday August 30th. Approximately 200 bags were distributed. The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services both recognized Albertans are struggling with inflation. It’s hoped by offering free food, animal owners will have one
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