Animal Shelter

• ‘Just bad luck’: Alberta shelter to quash superstitions, host event for black cats

  Eight-month-old Lavender loves to cuddle, especially her boyfriend Bowie, when she isn't too busy running around and playing.

  Canada

  Mar 13
  
• Calgary shelters hope to find new homes for surrendered animals

  A local animal shelter in Calgary hosted an adoption event on Saturday in hopes to find new homes for some of the cats, dogs and critters in their care.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2025
  
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• 110 cats surrendered in ‘one of the largest single intakes’ for Calgary Humane Society

  The Calgary Humane Society says it has taken in 110 cats in one of the largest surrenders from a single residence in recent years.

  Investigations

  Dec 18, 2024
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• Manitoba animal rescues still feeling stretched thin

  A day after the Winnipeg Humane Society announced the seizure of 137 dogs, shelters in Manitoba are speaking out about the impact the influx will have on their stretched services.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2024
• Peterborough and area animal shelters face capacity crunch

  Animal shelters in Peterborough, Northumberland County and Kawartha Lakes have all reported being over capacity with the number of animals up for adoption.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2024
• Calgary Humane Society seeks volunteers to help with growing demand

  The Calgary Humane Society is in need of more volunteers to help with the overwhelming demand for its services, with up to 12 people a day enquiring about surrendering their pets.

  Features

  May 30, 2024
• A dog was found tied to a gate at a B.C. shelter. The reason may signal a bigger problem

  Luna, a two-year-old mixed-breed dog was found abandoned at the gates of the Patti Dale Animal Shelter in Langley on Saturday morning.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2024
• Saskatoon SPCA set to serve animals for years to come in new home

  On Saturday the SPCA celebrated with an open house at the new facility, where they showed off the new features and designs throughout.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2024
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• Fredericton SPCA reports financial rebound

  After community support, internal cost-reducing and a dog convention called a Pet Pawlooza, the Fredericton SPCA is no longer at immediate risk of closing.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2024
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• Saskatoon SPCA opens new facility: ‘Highest animal welfare standards’

  Saskatoon SPCA is excited to announce the opening of its new facility to the public and credits the community for its support in the successful relocation.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2024