Edmonton Humane Society
Former Bissell Centre executive becomes new CEO of Edmonton Humane Society
The Edmonton Humane Society announced Tuesday that its board of directors has appointed the former executive of a local anti-poverty group as its new chief executive officer. Continue reading
Report proposes City of Edmonton create animal protection unit consisting of 4 officers
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
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
Edmonton Humane Society says safety concerns behind decision to stop enforcing Animal Protection Act
The Edmonton Humane Society’s board chair says concerns about safety prompted the organization’s decision to stop enforcing the Animal Protection Act. Continue reading
Edmonton Humane Society to stop enforcing Animal Protection Act
The Edmonton Humane Society has decided to stop enforcing the Animal Protection Act, but no other agency has been named to take over investigating animal abuse in the city. Continue reading
Changes recommended at Edmonton Humane Society after investigation into abandoned cats
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
A media advisory said the investigation recommended “changes” after the incident earlier this year. Continue reading
Dog finds forever home after being found in box in Edmonton Costco parking lot
A tiny dog dubbed “our Little Warrior” after being found in a Costco parking lot has found his forever home, the Edmonton Humane Society said. Continue reading
Edmonton Humane Society hopes to ID owner of ‘neglected dog’ found in garbage bag
The Edmonton Humane Society is asking for tips from the public as they try to identify “the owner of a neglected dog” reportedly discovered inside a cardboard box that was placed inside a tied-up garbage bag earlier this month. Continue reading
Edmonton Humane Society apologizes after personal financial info ‘accidentally posted’ on its website
The Edmonton Humane Society issued an apology on Tuesday after it says the personal financial information of at least five participants in one of its programs was “accidentally posted on the organization’s corporate website for a short period of time.” Continue reading
Deaths of 3 cats leads to charges against City of Edmonton, 4 employees
Five months after three feral cats who were in the City of Edmonton’s care died, four employees, and the city itself, have been charged with regulatory offences under the Animal Protection Act. Continue reading