About Us

Compassion Drives Our Work

Rooted in unwavering compassion, the Alberta SPCA’s identity, significant impact, and core values are all dedicated to animal welfare.

Our Vision

The vision of the Alberta SPCA is that every animal in Alberta be treated humanely.

Collage of peace officers holding animals

Who We Are

The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Alberta SPCA) is a registered charity that promotes animal welfare through enforcement, education, and collaboration with partners across Alberta. Founded in 1959, it helped establish Alberta’s Animal Protection Act in 1967. Governed by a volunteer board, the Alberta SPCA relies on public support, with all donations funding programs within the province.

Our Impact

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We received over 3,000 calls to help animals in 2024.
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We carried out 2,266 investigations in 2024.
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We helped over 1,350 classrooms participate in humane education programs in 2024.
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We helped over 8,800 animals in 2024.

Our Impact

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We received over 3,000 calls to help animals in 2024.
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We carried out 2,266 investigations in 2024.
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We helped over 8,800 animals in 2024.
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We helped over 1,350 classrooms participate in humane education programs in 2024.you.

Our Values

At the core of the Alberta SPCA’s mission are Respect, Compassion, and Collaboration, guiding our interactions with animals, people, and the environment. We emphasize the Responsibility of humans for animal welfare and uphold Stewardship of our resources and reputation. Our commitment to Progressiveness drives us to innovate, while Trustworthiness ensures we operate with integrity and honour our commitments.

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Abused or neglected animal

Under the Animal Protection Act, peace officers have authority to investigate concerns of animal abuse or neglect if there is reason to believe that an animal is:

(a) deprived of adequate shelter, ventilation, space, food, water or veterinary care or reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold,
(b) injured, sick, in pain or suffering, or
(c) abused or subjected to undue hardship, privation or neglect.

Does your concern meet these requirements?

Animal that is in immediate danger
Who to call

In Edmonton:
311
Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre

In Calgary:
403-205-4455
Calgary Humane Society

On a First Nation or Reserve:
Contact Band leadership or the RCMP

Outside Calgary, Edmonton, or First Nations:
1-800-455-9003 or complete online
Alberta SPCA

What you need when you call:
Address, details (must be firsthand), date and time, description of owner and animals

What next

If your concern is regarding intentional cruelty to
an animal, contact your local police or RCMP. If the
animal is in immediate danger, call 911.

If not, start again.

Abandoned animal

Stray animals and abandoned animals are different.
An abandoned animal has been intentionally left behind by their owner or caretaker, without proper care or intention to return.

A stray animal may or may not have an owner or caretaker, and is wandering at large (off the owner or caretaker’s property).

Wildlife

Contact a wildlife organization near you.

Who to call

In Edmonton:
311
Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre

In Calgary:
403-205-4455
Calgary Humane Society

Outside Calgary and Edmonton:
1-800-455-9003
Alberta SPCA or complete online

Is the stray animal injured?
Who to call

Companion Animals
In Edmonton:
311
Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre

In Calgary:
311
Calgary Animal Services

Outside Calgary and Edmonton: 
Contact municipal enforcement / bylaw office

Livestock
Contact Livestock Identification Services at 1-866-509-2088.
After hours, contact your local non-emergency police line

Short-term pet care during crisis

Review our materials

Surrendering an animal

Contact your local animal shelter.