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AnimalKind
Our general newsletter is mailed to members, donors, volunteers and other supporters of the Alberta SPCA. It provides updates on the activities of our Education Program and Animal Protection Services, including summaries of recent prosecutions, to keep you updated on how we’re helping animals province-wide. AnimalKind also features information on Alberta SPCA events and profiles of donors and volunteers.
Past Issues: Visit the AnimalKind archive

Animal Connect newsletter
Sign up for our general interest newsletter to get periodic updates on Alberta SPCA activities.
Every Living Thing e-news
Every Living Thing has an electronic newsletter for teachers published by the Alberta SPCA’s Education Department.
You can sign up for the e-newsletter by visiting our website for teachers at everylivingthing.ca.
The Cruelty Connection
The Alberta SPCA has several publications about the connections between animal cruelty, domestic violence and child abuse. You can find them in the Cruelty Connection section of our website.
Links to past issues
Spring 2023 (vol.45.no.2)
- Helping animals impacted by wildfires
- We need compassion now more than ever
- New Director of Animal Protection Services
Winter 2023 (vol.45.no.1)
- Encouraging Municipalities to use Tools to improve Animal Welfare
- Lots of Dogs – Not enough Families
- Pets Celebrate Christmas in our Care
Fall 2022 (vol.44.no.3)
- Marvin Thriving
- Anatomy of an Investigation
- This Year’s Education Theme: Empathy
Spring 2022 (vol.44.no.2)
- Meeting With The Minister
- Inflation Affecting Alberta SPCA
- Lifetime Prohibition for Repeat Offender
Winter 2022 (vol.44.no.1)
- Mental Health & Animal Welfare
- Embracing the Betty White Challenge
- $50,000 grant helps keep pets and families together
Fall 2021 (vol.43.no.3)
- Morinville Vet Clinic and Town team up to care for Strays
- A Stressful Time for All
- Encouraging Kids to Think Critically about Animal Stories
Spring 2021 (vol.43.no.2)
- Mental Heath & Animal Welfare
- New Puppy Importation Regulations
- One Family Welfare Endures Baby Boom
Winter 2021 (vol.43.no.1)
- Court Costs Rising
- Crisis Care – Meiko’s Story
- Cross Border Investigations
Fall 2020 (vol.42.no.3)
- Have the Courage
- Making Masks – Helping Animals
- Weight Management for Cats
Spring 2020 (vol.42 no.2)
- Help For Animals Program
- Separation Anxiety in Dogs
- In Importance of Play for Cats
Winter 2020 (vol.42 no.1)
- The Alberta SPCA Dog House Building Project
- Let’s Talk About Cats
- Reducing Stress in Cats
Fall 2019 (vol.41 no.3)
- The Alberta SPCA Celebrates our 60th Anniversary
- Alberta SPCA Peace Officer is reunited with horse she saved
- Our Educational Theme for 2020 is Stay Curious
Spring 2019 (vol.41 no.2)
- The Alberta SPCA launches One Family Welfare program
- Is it time for an Animal Protection Act tune up?
- Info for teachers who want to introduce pets into the classroom
Winter 2019 (vol. 41 no.1)
- The Alberta SPCA celebrates 60 years of Animal Protection
- Our theme for 2019 is Compassion
- AnimalKind gets a new look
Winter 2019 Memorial Edition
- Tribute donations from 2016 to 2018
Fall 2015 (vol. 35 no. 2)
- Second chance for dogs with face-fulls of porcupine quills
- Pet Safekeeping Program sees steady growth through its first year
Spring 2015 (vol. 35 no. 1)
- New approaches to measuring animal welfare
- Generous support ensures bright future for Milk River dogs
Summer 2014 (vol. 34 no. 2)
- Two peace officers sworn in for Animal Protection Services
- Humane Hero Contest winners