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Protecting Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking

During times of crisis, people need peace of mind knowing their animals are safe. That’s why The Alberta SPCA is ...
Group of three goats, including a white and black adult and two kids, standing on gravel with a wooden fence in the background.

New Toolkit Aims to Support People’s Well-being Along With Animal Welfare

A new toolkit will help Alberta SPCA peace officers aid not only animals in distress, but also their owners, through ...
Peace Officer holding cat with the Peace officers flash being shown

Bill 22: The Animal Protection Amendment Act

For the first time in two decades, Alberta is strengthening its animal protection laws. Here's what's changing. ...
Donation of Pet Food

Alberta SPCA Shares $2.2M Pet Food Donation

We’re honoured to have accepted and shared a massive pet food donation valued at $2.2 million. The monumental gift was ...

Peace Officer standing, looking at cattle in a pen.

Animal & Farmer Well-Being

Collaboration between the Alberta SPCA and University of Alberta to address farmer and animal well-being. Project aims to create assessment ...

Postal Disruption has Significant Impact on Fundraising Activities

The Alberta SPCA relies heavily on donations from Albertans, especially at this time of year. The annual Holiday Wish Campaign ...

Alberta SPCA Logo and Edmonton Humane Society Logo

Joint Statement from Alberta SPCA and Edmonton Humane Society

The Alberta SPCA and Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) are aware of recent comments, and subsequent apology, by Fort Saskatchewan’s Mayor ...

Numerous Large Seizures Strain Alberta SPCA Resources

Latest seizure brings 82 additional animals into the care of the Alberta SPCA On April 23, 2024, the Alberta SPCA ...

One grey cat and one orange cat looking at the camera.

Abandoned Kittens Highlight Need to Spay/Neuter Pets

After two kittens were found abandoned in a child’s backpack last week in the St. Albert area, the Alberta SPCA ...

Before and after image of Marvin the horse rescued.

Marvin’s Story

We Have A Marvin Update. Marvin has been adopted by a family in central Alberta and he moved to his ...

Alberta SPCA receives grant to help keep families & pets together

$50,000 Grant The Alberta SPCA has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Edmonton Community Foundation to support our work ...

Bale of hay in a field.

Hay Destined for Alberta SPCA Stolen

Hay Destined for the Alberta SPCA Stolen Theft Demonstrates Desperate Need for Feed Approximately 70 bales of hay that were ...

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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

Outside Calgary and Edmonton:

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.