Alberta SPCA News
Important information about animal care and best practices.
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The Alberta SPCA is a leader in animal welfare and care. We are proud to help improve the lives for thousands of animals every year, and to share important information about animal care and best practices.
Partners Are Important
Alberta SPCA Peace Officers investigate thousands of complaints of animals in distress each year, with many of the neglect and abuse cases being complex. This is why Alberta SPCA Peace Officers often partner with police,
Tux & His Family Required Immediate Help
Tux and his Family Required Immediate Help Alberta SPCA Peace Officers enforce the Animal Protection Act in our province and the majority of animals that come into our care are a result of our neglect
Teachers’ Convention Season
Every February and March, Alberta SPCA educators and volunteers attend teachers’ conventions across the province. These two-day professional development events provide a platform to connect with teachers and share information and resources that inspire kindness,
Deaf Dog and his Pet Siblings Find Loving Homes Thanks to Alberta SPCA Partners
Our Pet Safekeeping Program cares for pets of people who are experiencing difficult times in their lives. This can include those fleeing family violence, or pet owners who face a sudden crisis in their lives
Prohibition and Fine for Cattle Owner
On October 2, 2023, James Jenkins of Strathcona County pleaded guilty to causing distress to cattle. Peace Officers attended Mr. Jenkins property December 22, 2021 after receiving public complaints that animals were in distress. Investigators
Lenny’s New Life
The picture of this pup and his best friend says more about the benefits of solid partnerships within the animal welfare system than we could ever express in this story. This is Lenny. He was
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
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
Alberta SPCA News
Alberta SPCA Welcomes New Director of Animal Protection Services
We are excited to introduce Nancy Simmons as our new Director of Animal Protection Services. Nancy has extensive experience working with and on behalf of animals, including
Executive Director’s Message
We were cleaning out a file cabinet the other day and came across several old copies of logos and other graphics this organization has used
Marking 10 Years Since the Milk River Dogs Seizure
It was one of the largest seizures in Alberta SPCA history — and a case that shocked the province. Images from the Milk River dogs
Land Acknowledgment
The Alberta SPCA respects the deep foundational connection Indigenous Peoples have had to animals and this land, now known as Alberta, for thousands of years. We are grateful to continue to work towards the humane treatment of all animals in all areas of the province on the traditional territories encompassed by Treaties 6, 7, 8, 4, & 10 and the Métis Homeland.
We are inspired by how many Indigenous Peoples recognize animals, people and the environment are interconnected and that respecting these relationships is fundamental to the well-being of all living things and the Earth that we share. As treaty people, we also strive to listen, respect, care for, and live in harmony with one another, animals and the natural world.