Animal Shelter

• Dogs find new home in Nova Scotia after fleeing devastating N.W.T wildfires

  After being evacuated from a small Northwest Territories town during last month's devastating wildfires, a group of puppies have travelled across the country to start a new life.

  Canada

  Sep 27
  
• Animal surrenders increasing across Alberta; Edmontonians asked to care for dogs

  The Animal Care and Control Centre won't be accepting surrenders of healthy dogs for the time being, the City of Edmonton said Tuesday.

  Canada

  Aug 29
  
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• Communities in southern Alberta dealing with influx of abandoned and stray dogs

  An uptick in dogs being abandoned and forgotten in southern Alberta is putting a strain on bylaw officers, shelters and rescue organizations.

  Canada

  Aug 3
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• Ontario shelter needs help after taking in 23 cats in 1 day

  The sudden addition of 23 new feline friends only exacerbates the need for help, a Barrie animal shelter already at capacity says.

  Canada

  Jul 31
• Regina Humane Society receives $1.1 million donation to help animals for years to come

  The funds will go directly to the building of the humane society's new facility, The Animal Community Centre.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• London, Ont. humane society battles max shelter capacity amid fundraising for new project

  As fundraising efforts continue toward building a new animal shelter, the Humane Society of London and Middlesex (HSLM) says they are constantly full, a 'daunting task' for staff.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• Edmonton animal shelter AARCS recovers stolen van

  The shelter was broken into on Saturday and the suspects took the van along with laptops, tablets, cash and credit cards, according to AARCS.

  Crime

  Jun 12
• London Humane Society overwhelmed by City of London investment

  The London Humane Society says it is overwhelmed by the city's investment of $3 million for its new facility. The investment will not affect the tax levy.

  Canada

  Jan 27
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• Peterborough Humane Society shifts operations to new animal care centre

  As of Saturday, Jan. 14, the humane society's current 65-year-old facility at 385 Lansdowne St. East will be closed. Operations are moving to the new centre on Technology Drive.

  Consumer

  Jan 13
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• Actor Lauren Ash calls for public support of Belleville, Ont. humane society

  Actor, comedian and Belleville native Lauren Ash is calling upon animal lovers to support her hometown animal shelter’s Last Mile Campaign.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022