Linda Heikel pleaded guilty to one charge under the Animal Protection Act for failing to provide proper care for horses. She was fined $1,000 and is prohibited for life from having ownership, charge, care or control of horses. If Linda Heikel fails to comply with this order, the Alberta SPCA or RCMP shall seize and remove any horses owned by Linda Heikel or Richard Jacob Smith or under their charge, care or control whether or not the horses are in distress. Linda Heikel may apply to have the prohibition order reviewed as of June 22, 2027.
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What happens when you Call?
When you call our Animal Distress Line 1-800-455-9003 we open up a file similar to a police investigation. In order to do so, we need timely, first-hand details to proceed.
What Should you Expect
We open up a file similar to a police investigation. In order to do so, we need timely, first-hand details to proceed. When calling, we will ask for a few simple questions.
When Do We Seize Animals
Alberta SPCA Peace Officers sometimes need to take animals into protective custody. When they do so, the officers will post a notice at the former location of the animals stating the reason for the seizure.
Investigating Neglect & Abuse
Our Peace Officers investigate every complaint we receive. We can only investigate if we have reasonable and probable grounds to believe there may have been an offence under the Animal Protection Act.