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New Executive Director

Introducing Leanne Niblock (and Hope) Animals have been a big part of Leanne Niblock’s life at every stage. Growing up in northwestern Alberta, her family always had horses and cattle, as well as cats and dogs. Once Leanne embarked on her professional career, it seemed a connection to animal welfare was always nearby. Leanne was

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Smoky Conditions Can Affect Animals

It’s smoky in Alberta! We can all feel how the smoke impacts us, and if the smoke is bothering you, it is likely irritating for your pets as well. Wildfires are more common in the United States and the American Veterinary Medical Association lists these tips for keeping your pet healthy during times of intense

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Alberta SPCA Helping Animals Impacted By Wildfires

Alberta SPCA Peace Officers and staff are working hard to help animals impacted by wildfires in Alberta. Team members have been active in Drayton Valley and Brazeau County, at the request of the municipalities, feeding animals in their homes, pets that were not able to evacuate with their families. Teams of Peace Officers, staff members,

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Abandoned Kittens Highlight Need to Spay/Neuter Pets

After two kittens were found abandoned in a child’s backpack last week in the St. Albert area, the Alberta SPCA and the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) are reminding pet guardians about the importance of spaying and neutering their pets to prevent unwanted litters. The six-month-old kittens were found together, enclosed in a pink backpack in

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Animal Welfare Linked to Human Welfare

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

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Bandit

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

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Alberta SPCA hands out pet food in Lethbridge

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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Free Pet Food Event

The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services of Lethbridge are teaming up this Tuesday to hand out pet food to needy animals and residents in southeastern Alberta. Staff from both organizations will be set up in the northwest parking lot of the Bowman Arts Centre, (811 5 Ave S Lethbridge), on Tuesday August 30th from

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Dogs in National Parks

Bringing your canine family member to Jasper National Park Meet David Argument. He’s Jasper National Park’s Resource Conservation Manager, in charge of a large team of experts that manage and protect Jasper National Park’s wildlife and their surrounding environment. If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about the potential impacts of an off-leash

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Staying Cool During Hot Weather

Pets and Vehicles​ Our dogs love to go places with us, we understand that. However, when it gets hot in the summer, taking your pet along to run errands can be exceptionally risky. Vehicles become very warm inside, even on mild days. hot days, the temperature inside a car climbs to above 40 Celsius in

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Alberta SPCA News

executive director
Dan Kobe

New Executive Director

Introducing Leanne Niblock (and Hope) Animals have been a big part of Leanne Niblock’s life at every stage. Growing up in northwestern Alberta, her family always had horses and cattle, as well as cats and dogs. Once Leanne embarked on her professional career, it seemed a connection to animal welfare was always nearby. Leanne was

Read More »
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Dan Kobe

Smoky Conditions Can Affect Animals

It’s smoky in Alberta! We can all feel how the smoke impacts us, and if the smoke is bothering you, it is likely irritating for your pets as well. Wildfires are more common in the United States and the American Veterinary Medical Association lists these tips for keeping your pet healthy during times of intense

Read More »
Dan Kobe

Alberta SPCA Helping Animals Impacted By Wildfires

Alberta SPCA Peace Officers and staff are working hard to help animals impacted by wildfires in Alberta. Team members have been active in Drayton Valley and Brazeau County, at the request of the municipalities, feeding animals in their homes, pets that were not able to evacuate with their families. Teams of Peace Officers, staff members,

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