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 is one of the most important fundraising appeals, raising critical funds for animal care. This is a mail campaign, and unfortunately the postal disruption comes just as the appeal was set to arrive in 45,000 mailboxes across Alberta.

“We know Albertans will want to continue to support us as we work to save animals across the province, especially as the weather turns colder,” said Leanne Niblock, Alberta SPCA Executive Director.

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“Our organization is already facing unprecedented pressure in 2024, with animal care costs more than doubling compared to last year,” added Niblock.

There are several ways donors can support the Alberta SPCA’s work on behalf of Alberta’s animals during the labour dispute, including making donations online or by calling the organization directly. Albertans can also purchase tickets for the Christmas Cash Lottery & 50/50 at AlbertaSPCA.org.

Online Donations: Making donations on the Alberta SPCA website is easy and secure. A special page has been set up for the Holiday Wish Campaign.

Phone: To make a donation, call 780-732-3746 between 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Christmas Cash Lottery & 50/50 Tickets: Cash Lottery & 50/50 tickets are available at on our lottery page. Lottery tickets can also be ordered by phone at 1-888-802-0780. Tickets will be emailed to buyers.

The Alberta SPCA is grateful for the ongoing support of Albertans!

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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.