Alberta SPCA
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Over 70 unsheltered dogs, many injured, removed from yard near Drayton ValleySPCA officers saw numerous dogs living outside without proper shelter, and several were injured. The owner surrendered 72 dogs, including many puppies that had not been weaned.CrimeDec 19
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Alberta SPCA animal care costs reach $1M in 2024According to the Alberta SPCA, the cost of caring for animals alone has reached $1 million so far in 2024 and that doesn't include expenses like administration, utilities or fuel.CanadaOct 29
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82 animals in distress seized from southern Alberta property: Alberta SPCAThe RCMP discovered dozens of animals in distress while executing a search warrant on a rural property in Mountain View County.CrimeApr 25
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Alberta SPCA responded to 70-plus calls about distressed animals during frigid weekThe Alberta SPCA saw a huge spike in calls over the last five days, when the province plunged into a wicked deep freeze.CrimeJan 17
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15 dogs rescued from apparent backyard breeder in Parkland CountySecond Chance Animal Rescue Society recovered 15 dogs from a backyard breeder in Parkland County and they believe there to be more animals out there.CanadaMar 19, 2023
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2 kittens abandoned in child’s backpack near St. Albert, Alta.Two cats -- named Pixie and Christofur -- were found abandoned in a child's backpack. They had their spay and neuter surgeries Tuesday and were put up for adoption Wednesday.CrimeFeb 8, 2023
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‘Skinniest horse I’ve ever seen’ removed from property: Alberta SPCAThe Alberta SPCA said Marvin was about half the size of a similar horse his age when he came into the organization's care on July 12.HealthAug 16, 2022
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Alberta SPCA has taken in more than 600 animals this winter; 10 horses found deadThe Alberta SPCA has taken in 675 animals this winter over concerns of a lack of food and more than 100 animals have been found dead.CanadaMar 16, 2022
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$10K worth of hay bales set to be donated to Alberta SPCA stolen from provincial parkAbout $10,000 worth of hay bales that were being donated to the Alberta SPCA has been stolen from a provincial park northwest of Edmonton.CrimeAug 18, 2021
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Alberta dog owner, SPCA question whether new federal puppy import rules go far enoughCanada has introduced new animal import rules but some question if they go far enough to protect consumers from ending up with a sick pup.ConsumerMay 17, 2021
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