Animal Services

• Calgary pet owners reminded to limit outdoor exposure during extreme cold snap

  The City of Calgary Animal Services is reminding pet owners to take care of their furry friends during the extreme cold.

  Weather

  Jan 11
  
• Winnipeg Animal Services overwhelmed with dogs in need as pet surrenders rise

  Manager Leland Gordon says before the pandemic they were usually taking care of around 20 pups at a time. Now, it's up to 35.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
  
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• TTC’s Spadina Station to be decked out with pet adoption posters

  The City of Toronto says Spadina subway station will be plastered with digital billboards, vinyl wraps and platform murals of animals needing adoption.

  Canada

  May 17, 2023
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• Mississauga reminding residents not to feed wildlife after piles of meat found in parks

  The City of Mississauga is reminding residents not to feed wildlife after receiving reports that piles of meat had been dumped in its parks and greenspaces.

  Environment

  Mar 29, 2023
• Manitoba dog shelters overflowing, says Animal Services manager

  As Winnipeg animal shelters are bursting at the seams with dog surrenders, staff say potential pet owners need to ask themselves the hard questions before adopting an animal.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2023
• Winnipeg’s Most Unwanted Dog: Animal Services takes new approach to adoption during influx of dogs

  'We do everything we can to save as many dogs as possible.'

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
• Tenants move out of Hamilton home, but many dogs and cats remain

  The couple moved out but left behind their animals. An eviction order against the couple won’t be served for another week, according to the Sheriff’s office.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2022
• 4th coyote killed following attacks on humans in Burlington, Ont.

  The city said the coyote was eliminated because it was stalking and chasing people, was aggressive, not afraid of humans and not ``showing normal coyote behaviour.''

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2022
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• Niagara animal shelter struggling with capacity as summer adoptions slow

  An executive with Lincoln County Humane Society suggests a decline in prospective pet owners is due to fewer restrictions relating to COVID and locals resuming a normal life.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2022
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• New report challenges ban on owning certain dog breeds in Winnipeg

  A new report is suggesting Winnipeg's existing ban on American pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers and others be replaced with regulations that focus on owners.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2022