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The Alberta SPCA is a leader in animal welfare and care. We are proud to help improve the lives for thousands of animals every year, and to share important information about animal care and best practices.

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    Recent News and Stories

    Stay up to date with what’s new, what’s next and what’s making a difference for animals across our province.

    Animals at Events
    Alberta’s Animal Prohibition Orders
    Prohibition orders are court issued orders that place restrictions on an individual’s ability to own, care for or live with animals. Prohibition orders vary from case to case, and are written by a court, not by the Alberta SPCA or any other law enforcement agency, although our peace officers can provide insight to the court based on what details are needed to ensure animals are kept safe
    Proper Dog Shelter
    Providing your dog with proper shelter is a requirement of the Animal Protection Act as caregivers must ensure their animals are free from injurious heat and cold which could cause distress.
    Making Compassionate Choices
    Determining if and when to euthanize a beloved horse is a difficult decision. Having the courage to make compassionate choices is part of being a responsible horse guardian.
    Caring For Your Senior Horse
    As horses age, their care needs change. Ensuring your senior horse stays healthy and comfortable requires additional care and attention.
    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 working together with the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking to reduce barriers for victims and survivors of human trafficking by providing temporary care for their animals.

    Publications

    2025 Annual Report Cover

    2025 Annual Report

    A Year of Courage, Compassion and Community

    Our 2025 Annual Report is now available! Learn more the impact of the Alberta SPCA, the animals we have helped, the communities we serve and how you can get involved!

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    AnimalKind

    Our general newsletter is distributed digitally every month and mailed three times per year to members, donors, volunteers and other supporters of the Alberta SPCA. It provides updates on the activities of our Education and Pet Safekeeping programs, and Animal Protection Services, to keep you updated on how your support is helping animals province-wide.

    Previous Print Editions of AnimalKind

    • Animal Protection Amendment Act
    • Working Together: Protection in Action
    • Growing Our Team

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    • The Importance of Modern Animal Bylaws
    • Working Together: Protection in Action
    • Using Social Media to Engage and Educate Albertans
    • Exploring Animal Needs: A New Classroom Poster

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    • Inaugural Animal Welfare Symposium a Success
    • Speaking for Those Who Can’t: Alberta SPCA Gives Neglected Dogs a Voice in Court
    • This Year’s Education Focus is Friendship

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    • Improving Animal Protection Through Effective Prohibition Orders
    • New Stock Trailer Plays Big Role in Removing Horses from Property
    • New Student-Designed T-Shirts Available for Purchase

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    • Marking 10 Years Since Milk River Dogs Seizure
    • Animal & Farmer Well-being Pilot Project
    • New Animal Heroes Lottery

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    • Celebrating 65
    • Connecting with Partners
    • Back to School for Dogs in Our Care

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    • Poppy's Path
    • Introducing Our New Van
    • Looks Can Be Deceiving

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    • Lenny's New Life
    • Deaf Dog Finds Loving Home Thanks to Alberta SPCA Partners
    • Prohibition Order Issued for Cattle Owner

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    • New Executive Director Appointed
    • Foster Families Needed
    • Surrender vs Seizure

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    Strategic Plan

    Our strategic plan outlines how we will fulfill our mission to protect, promote, and enhance the well-being of animals in Alberta. It defines our priorities and goals, guiding us in our continued efforts to make a lasting difference for animals, communities, and the province.

    Audited Financials

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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.