Free Pet Food Event

The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services of Lethbridge are teaming up this Tuesday to hand out pet food to needy animals and residents in southeastern Alberta. Staff from both organizations will be set up in the northwest parking lot of the Bowman Arts Centre, (811 5 Ave S Lethbridge), on Tuesday August 30th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The pet food has been graciously donated by Nestle Purina Petcare.


The Alberta SPCA and Community Animal Services both recognize Albertans are struggling with inflation. It’s hoped by offering free food, animal owners will have one less expense to worry about heading into the fall, and pets can remain with their families.


The organizations will have both cat and dog food on hand. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer food to meet specific dietary needs.


Residents seeking food will not be asked to show financial need. Due to the anticipated high demand, we are only able to offer one bag of food per family. We ask that pet owners requesting food come in person as we cannot send additional food home with family or friends.

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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
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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

 

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Address, details (must be firsthand), date and time, description of owner and animals

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animal is in immediate danger, call 911.

If not, start again.

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

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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

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Surrendering an animal

Contact your local animal shelter.