The picture of this pup and his best friend says more about the benefits of solid partnerships within the animal welfare system than we could ever express in this story.
This is Lenny. He was one of the several near-feral, mucky and unwell Labradoodles we seized this past fall from a property owned by an individual breeding dogs.
Thanks to our team who ensured the dogs were removed from this property and seen by a veterinarian, and the partner organizations who helped us shelter, care for and rehome the animals. Due to everyone’s efforts, we are able to make a difference for dogs like Lenny and the other creatures who need us.
In this case, we need to send a huge shout-out to the Hinton and District SPCA. The team in Hinton worked with Lenny and some of his littermates until they were ready to be fostered – eventually finding them warm homes and loving families. AARCS and the Edmonton Humane Society also helped rehome dogs from this large seizure.
The funds we raise help ensure we are providing essential care for animals before transferring them to our partner organizations so they can do this essential work. Thank you!
As we’ve said over the past few months, the system is under pressure like never before. Rising costs of living, the cost of pet food, as well as the availability and cost of livestock feed, veterinary access, and other factors are weighing on us, and our donors.
Now more than ever, we need to come together as animal welfare advocates and partners to be proactive in our planning and find solutions together.
Of note, Ontario is looking at legislation that would strengthen their ability to shut down unethical breeders. The Preventing Unethical Puppy Sales Act (PUPS Act) if passed, will amend the Provincial Animal Welfare Services Act (PAWS Act) to stop harmful dog breeding practices, impose penalties, and make sure that dogs across Ontario receive the care they deserve.
This is something we’ll certainly be keeping our eyes on.