Sanctuary upset at outcome of animal abuse investigation in Durham
The owner is outraged after an investigation by the Ministry of the Solicitor General resulted in a closed case. Continue reading
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Mobile animal clinic spays and neuters dozens of animals in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The three-day event saw 48 animals spayed/neutered, while 42 animals underwent a wellness exam. Continue reading
Man attacked by multiple dogs in Napanee weekend incident: OPP
OPP and Public Health are investigating after a man was bitten by three dogs at a Napanee home. Continue reading
Humane Society London and Middlesex launches new animal protection division
The temporary division will last for six months while the Ontario government develops a new animal welfare act. Continue reading
Guelph Humane Society will continue to enforce animal protection laws
By Matt Carty Reporter
“This is a huge relief for animals in our community,” said executive director Adrienne McBride. Continue reading
Ontario launches animal-cruelty hotline, new chief inspector appointed
The temporary regime begins Saturday and will include a team of officers with expertise in inspecting zoos, aquariums, horses and livestock. Continue reading
Ontario government takes steps to allow humane societies to enforce animal cruelty laws
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
OSPCA to enforce animal cruelty laws for 3 more months
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
OSPCA turns down Ontario government’s request to stay on until new animal laws in force
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
Overwhelming support from Ontarians for police enforcement of animal cruelty laws: report
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