Animal Welfare

• Ontario woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after horse dragged by vehicle

  Last November, a video began circulating on social media showing a horse being dragged by a rope behind a vehicle. A woman has pleaded guilty to causing distress to an animal.

  Crime

  Sep 15
  
• Winnipeg Humane Society appoints in-house animal advocacy lawyer

  The Winnipeg Humane Society has announced an appointment it says is a first for an animal welfare agency in the province: an in-house animal advocacy lawyer.

  Canada

  Aug 17
  
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• ‘Skinniest, most malnourished’ dog SPCA workers have seen recovering after rescue from rural B.C. area

  A pooch named Fish was one of the skinniest, most malnourished dogs SPCA workers have ever seen. He had a body score of one out of nine. An ideal body condition score is five.

  Health

  Aug 4
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• Humane society says 3 malnourished dogs picked up off Oakville streets

  Three malnourished dogs were gathered within days of each other at two locations in Oakville, Ont., and may be connected with the same owner(s), the humane society says.

  Canada

  Jun 9
• Keep pets cool in Winnipeg or be fined, authorities say

  Since May 1, the Winnipeg Humane Society has received 138 calls about animals locked in vehicles, an average number for the agency for this time of year.

  Canada

  Jun 5
• Cattle seized from Quebec farm at the centre of last summer’s fugitive cow ordeal

  Twenty-four cattle escaped from a Quebec farm in July of 2023 with some only recaptured in January. The agriculture ministry has been doing inspections to ensure their welfare.

  Canada

  May 11
• Viral video of lion sparks concern over roadside zoo in Clarington, Ont.

  Advocates are outraged after video appears to show a lion close to a roadway in Bowmanville. The video, taken at Jungle Cat World, is causing sparking concern over animal welfare.

  Canada

  Mar 19
• Province to continue partnership with University of Guelph on agri-food alliance

  The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is receiving $343 Million to be spread out over the next five years starting Apr. 1.

  Canada

  Mar 15
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• Video of injured deer shot 13 times by Montreal-area police sparks outrage

  Captured on video, it took more than 13 bullets and 30 minutes for Longueuil police officers to subdue the injured animal outside a Montreal-area park.

  Environment

  Mar 2
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• Last captive walruses in Canada moved to new SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi

  The Quebec Aquarium says the move to Abu Dhabi went well and that one of their trainers will remain with Boris as he adapts to the new home.

  Canada

  Mar 2