It’s killing season again in the fur industry. Handlers are equipped with heavy gloves and metal tongs to grasp the animals by the neck, but while fur farmers take precautions to avoid any damage to pelts, they do as little as possible to reduce the animals’ suffering when they are killed for their fur. Source
Following a one- year campaign, our member organisation Humánny pokrok announced the groundbreaking commitments of the retail chains Tesco and Billa to end all sales of live carp in Slovakia. Source
If owners cannot properly care for animals throughout winter and spring, they should reduce their numbers before the cold weather arrives. Source
Millions of animals suffer in tiny cages on fur farms across Europe before they are cruelly killed. But three foxes and two raccoon dogs rescued from a Polish fur farm have been spared this fate, and found sanctuary with FOUR PAWS. Source
Bringing your canine family member to Jasper National Park Meet David Argument. He’s Jasper National Park’s Resource Conservation Manager, in charge of a large team of experts that manage and protect Jasper National Park’s wildlife and their surrounding environment. If there’s anyone who knows a thing or two about the potential impacts of an off-leash…
The Parties to the Convention on International trade in Endangered Species of Wild fauna and flora (CITES) held their 19th Conference of the Parties in Panama last month. Our Wildlife Programme Leader Nick Clark attended to lobby for the protection of animals and learn of the latest developments in the regulation of the international trade…
The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services – Lethbridge are teaming up Tuesday August 30 to hand out pet food to needy animals and owners Source
The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services of Lethbridge teamed up to hand out free dog and cat food in Lethbridge on Friday August 30th. Approximately 200 bags were distributed. The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services both recognized Albertans are struggling with inflation. It’s hoped by offering free food, animal owners will have one…
Bandit and his littermates were quickly brought into care when our Animal Protection Services received a panicked call about injured puppies. Source
The Alberta SPCA's Pet Safekeeping Program temporarily cares for pets while owners seek safety in a safe shelter. Source