Animal Protection

• Winning contract bid forces Saskatoon SPCA out of pound

  'We're disappointed we didn't get the contract because we think we're the best organization to do that in Saskatoon,' said SPCA executive director Fred Dyck.

  Canada

  May 16, 2023
  
• BC SPCA launches second annual Betty White Challenge fundraiser

  Animal welfare was a cause near and dear to Betty White's heart and the campaign raised more than $400,000 for the BC SPCA alone last year.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2023
  
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• New laws to protect animals, raise minimum wage passed by Manitoba legislature

  Politicians gave final approval to a bill to raise the minimum wage to $14.15 an hour as of April 1.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Quebec working to protect caribou after warnings from federal government

  The governments say that Quebec has begun implementing short-term measures at a cost of $12 million to protect the caribou and that Ottawa will provide $6.1 million.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2022
• Over 300 cattle seized, many found dead as Saskatchewan farmer denies starvation charges

  A Saskatchewan farmer has received multiple charges for cattle neglect and starvation after over 300 cattle were seized from land near Whitkow, Sask.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2022
• ‘Together, we can make our community a better place for animals’: WHS rescues 24 dogs

  'We do the best we can with the funds we have but the true cost of this work exceeds the need,' said WHS.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
• Dog shot, killed by Regina police officer following altercation

  The Regina Police Service says one of its members shot a dog Wednesday night after lunging at an officer resulting in the death of the animal.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2021
• Pet groomers, New Brunswick SPCA call for strict industry regulations to keep animals safe

  "They'd never have a course, they don't know anything about behaviour on dogs, they've never been to grooming school... and they can open up a grooming salon tomorrow."

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2021
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• Leave your dogs at home, not in the car: Regina Humane Society

  The Regina Humane Society has answered 38 calls of pets being left in vehicles since May.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2020
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• Animal welfare calls triple during brutal Saskatchewan cold spell

  Frigid temperatures prompted a surge in calls about animal welfare to agencies like Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon SPCA.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2020