Humane societies in Ontario may be allowed to enforce animal cruelty laws once the province’s animal welfare charity abdicates its role next month. Continue reading
The government had asked the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to carry on its duties until new legislation goes into effect in January 2020. Continue reading
On March 4, the Ontario Society for the Prevention Cruelty to Animals told the government it would no longer enforce animal cruelty laws when its current contract expires on April 1. Continue reading
The survey was anonymous and took place online over three weeks in January for Ontario residents 18 and older who provided basic demographic data. Continue reading
This story is a cautionary tale of how much extra it costs if your pet needs after-hours vet care. Paul Soucy has more. Continue reading
“The dog’s hips, spine and ribs were visibly protruding,” the OSPCA said in a news release on Thursday. Continue reading
The OSPCA has enforced animal cruelty laws in Ontario for the past 100 years. Continue reading
The dog’s body was found in a bin on the ravine side of Collinson Road between Old Brock Road and Highway 5 on Monday night. Continue reading
The Ontario government is appealing a court ruling that found the enforcement powers held by the province’s private animal welfare agency were unconstitutional. Continue reading
The survey comes after an Ontario judge struck down the enforcement powers of the province’s animal welfare agency last week, saying they were unconstitutional. Continue reading