Prohibition Orders

The Alberta SPCA maintains a full list of active prohibition orders in our jurisdiction. At times, we may include prohibitions that were ordered from other jurisdictions, and this will be noted in the description.

O’MORROW, Jack

Jack O’Morrow is prohibited for life from owning or caring for horses. Prohibition order is in effect from Apr. 25, 2016 for life.

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SCHMIDT, Tyson

Tyson Schmidt is prohibited for 10 years from owning or caring for any animals other than the two cats currently living in the house, which ...

VONAU, Brandy

Brandy Vonau is prohibited for 10 years from owning dogs and from caring for dogs for a period greater than 24 hours. Feb. 5, 2016, ...

BETHEL, Dave

Dave Bethel is prohibited for 10 years from owning, caring for, or being responsible for any reptiles or amphibians. Oct. 23, 2015, to Oct. 23, ...

PROULX, Jocelyn

Jocelyn Proulx is prohibited for three years from owning any horses. After three years, he is prohibited for life from having more than two horses. ...

STILL, David Eugene

David Still is prohibited for life from being in charge of any more than the 13 horses currently in his care. The seven additional horses ...

BASARABA, Lillian

Lillian Basaraba is prohibited for 15 years from owning or possessing any animals more than two dogs and two cats. Prohibition order is in effect ...

FRIBERG, Carl Gus

Carl Friberg is prohibited for life from owning any animals more than one dog. Prohibition order is in effect from Aug. 22, 2013 for life.

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PETERSEN, Keith Carsten

Keith Petersen is prohibited for life from owning or possessing any horses. Prohibition order is in effect from Mar. 12, 2013 for life.

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HARRISON, Carol

Carol Harrison is prohibited for life from owning, possessing or having care or control of any horses. Prohibition order is in effect from Jan. 20, ...

HARRISON, Corey

Corey Harrison is prohibited for life from owning, possessing or having care or control of any horses. Prohibition order is in effect from Jan. 20, ...

LINVILLE, James Robert

James Linville is prohibited for life from owing livestock. Prohibition order is in effect from Nov. 15 2010 for life.

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Abused or neglected animal

Under the Animal Protection Act, peace officers have authority to investigate concerns of animal abuse or neglect if there is reason to believe that an animal is:

(a) deprived of adequate shelter, ventilation, space, food, water or veterinary care or reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold,
(b) injured, sick, in pain or suffering, or
(c) abused or subjected to undue hardship, privation or neglect.

Does your concern meet these requirements?

Animal that is in immediate danger
Who to call

In Edmonton:
311
Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre

In Calgary:
403-205-4455
Calgary Humane Society

On a First Nation or Reserve:
Contact Band leadership or the RCMP

Outside Calgary, Edmonton, or First Nations:
1-800-455-9003 or complete online
Alberta SPCA

What you need when you call:
Address, details (must be firsthand), date and time, description of owner and animals

What next

If your concern is regarding intentional cruelty to
an animal, contact your local police or RCMP. If the
animal is in immediate danger, call 911.

If not, start again.

Abandoned animal

Stray animals and abandoned animals are different.
An abandoned animal has been intentionally left behind by their owner or caretaker, without proper care or intention to return.

A stray animal may or may not have an owner or caretaker, and is wandering at large (off the owner or caretaker’s property).

Wildlife

Contact a wildlife organization near you.

Who to call

In Edmonton:
311
Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre

In Calgary:
403-205-4455
Calgary Humane Society

Outside Calgary and Edmonton:
1-800-455-9003
Alberta SPCA or complete online

Is the stray animal injured?
Who to call

Companion Animals
In Edmonton:
311
Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre

In Calgary:
311
Calgary Animal Services

Outside Calgary and Edmonton: 
Contact municipal enforcement / bylaw office

Livestock
Contact Livestock Identification Services at 1-866-509-2088.
After hours, contact your local non-emergency police line

Short-term pet care during crisis

Review our materials

Surrendering an animal

Contact your local animal shelter.