Charges stayed against former West Edmonton Mall pet store owner accused of abandonment
At the time, the Edmonton Humane Society called the seizure one of the largest its officers had ever conducted. Continue reading
Animal Protection Act
Elrose shelter owner faces animal cruelty charges after 100-plus cats seized
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Dolores LaPlante has been charged after she kept more than 100 cats at her home-based animal shelter in Elrose, Sask. Continue reading
Report proposes City of Edmonton create animal protection unit consisting of 4 officers
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The prospect of more expensive pet licences is being mulled over as part of the creation of a new City of Edmonton unit to look after animals in distress. Continue reading
Corman Park police charge horse owner under Animal Protection Act
Corman Park police have charged a 72-year-old man after they say lab analysis of four dead horses showed prolonged malnutrition. Continue reading
Charges possible after hundreds of ‘thin’ cattle seized from Saskatchewan farmer
Agency executive director Don Ferguson says multiple properties were involved and that environmental conditions on a number of them were factors in the seizure. Continue reading
Alberta veterinarians vote to ban declawing, ear cropping, tail docking surgeries: ‘It’s inhumane’
Alberta veterinarians have voted to ban medically unnecessary surgical procedures such as removing an animal’s claws, ears, tails and vocal cords. Continue reading
Elrose woman denied 100 cats seized by Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Dolores LaPlante had more than 100 cats at her home-based animal shelter in Elrose, Sask. Continue reading
Dozens of charges stayed in Alberta animal cruelty case
Court records show two of three people charged in connection with a recent animal cruelty investigation in rural Alberta have had dozens of charges stayed. Continue reading
3rd person charged in Alberta horse neglect investigation
A third person has been charged in connection with a rural Alberta animal cruelty investigation. Continue reading
City will take over enforcement from Edmonton Humane Society: ‘Animals will be protected’
City of Edmonton peace officers will take over enforcing the Animal Protection Act within the city starting Feb. 1, at least for now. Continue reading