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News Archive By Month
Year: 2012
February
IAMS HOME 4 THE HOLIDAYS HELPS MORE THAN 7 MILLION PETS FIND FOREVER HOMES
Year: 2011
August
Finding Fido campaign puts power to stop puppy mills in dog buyers' hands
July
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies welcomes award-winning animal welfare advocate as new CEO
May
PEI Humane Society saddened by shooting death of dog
March
Atlantic Canada comes together to save more animals
February
La FSCAA fait campagne pour la révision de la loi fédérale sur la cruauté envers les animaux
January
Animal advocates declare 2011 “Year of the Cat”, vow to make this year beginning of the end to Canada’s stray cat crisis
Year: 2010
November
This December, travellers can book pet friendly hotel rooms while supporting animal welfare in Canada
Richmond ban on selling dogs in stores is a good model for other cities, says CFHS
Higher fines for animal transport violations a welcome move, but of limited use without proper inspection
July
Horse deaths in Stampede highlight abuse inherent in rodeos, says Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
Year: 2009
September
Hamilton Burlington SPCA’s CEO Jim Sykes Resigns
May
P.E.I. Humane Society Names New Executive Director
Year: 2008
December
Devastating fire destroys Humane Society of Durham Region
Year: 2007
November
Brick by brick Ontario SPCA Midland & District Branch supporters are making it pawsible
Ontario SPCA Kenora/Dryden Branch sheltering operations suspended following lengthy review
Landmark settlement for animal welfare in the Ontario Court of Justice
September
Woman pleads guilty to provincial animal cruelty charges after 43 dogs removed from Ripley-area property
Mackey couple pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges following surrender of emaciated boxer
Kerwood woman faces animal cruelty charges following removal of 28 animals from a Kerwood animal facility
OHS lays animal cruelty charges after kitten tossed from moving vehicle
August
Ontario SPCA applauds McGuinty government’s commitment to improve animal protection
Kenora man pleads guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a dog
Small animals and birds take over Ottawa Humane Society
July
Ottawa Humane Society bursting with animals available for adoption
Ottawa Humane Society warns of the dangers of hot weather
Ottawa Humane Society rescues 35 cats following fire at Cornwall animal shelter
Toronto man convicted of animal cruelty receives house arrest
Vaughan woman pleads guilty in case involving over 1000 chickens, ducks and turkeys
June
Man charged with locking a dog in hot car, leaving it to die
Heat can kill your pet!
OHS charges man with beating pregnant cat to death with tire iron
Owner of AK, pup whose ears were butchered, faces seven counts of animal cruelty
Government abandons animal protection, again. Early adjournment of the house kills animal cruelty legislation.
Ottawa Humane Society calls for public to boycott this week’s circus
Runciman anti-cruelty Bill a step in the right direction, says Ontario SPCA
May
Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Branch seeks public’s help following theft of shelter dog
Manitoulin Island resident found guilty of animal cruelty
Ottawa Humane Society warns cat owners about ‘high-rise syndrome’
Cat adoption rates temporarily reduced
Helping the people of Ottawa find a Friend for Life
Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Branch concerned over number of abandoned rats: Seeks public’s help
April
Sudbury-area farmer found guilty of animal cruelty charges
Ontario SPCA PAIN Fund helps provide emergency care to injured dog and cat. York Region Branch appeals for help to cover costs
March
Ontario SPCA investigators removing 28 animals today from a Kerwood animal facility
Emaciated dog found chained to wall is recovering. Mackey couple charged with animal cruelty.
Ramara Township man faces animal cruelty charges following Ontario SPCA investigation of 18 dead elk
Severn Township man pleads guilty to two counts of animal cruelty after one horse euthanized and four removed from property
Man charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty after 87 animals removed from property in Elgin County
February
Ottawa Humane Society offers reward in case of dead dog found in stairwell
Woman pleads guilty to two counts of animal cruelty after 82 cats and one dog removed. Receives Sudbury court’s first five-year ban from owning animals.
Brampton woman found guilty of animal cruelty. Emaciated, maggot-infested cat had to be euthanized.
Adopt-a-cat - Save a Life - Save a Lot!
Kerwood woman charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty following the removal of 18 animals, including a lion
January
Tips to keep your pet safe and healthy this winter
Kincardine couple charged with five counts of animal cruelty
Ottawa Humane Society cracking down on cold weather cruelty
P.E.I. Pets Paying the Price for Owners' New Lives in Alberta
Northumberland woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty charge after failing to care for her 91 cats
56 dogs surrendered and one removed from Essa Township property. Investigation ongoing.
Year: 2006
December
Offrez-leur le plus beau des cadeaux!
Offer them the nicest gift that they could ever get!
Ottawa Humane Society extends adoption days to cope with holiday crowding
Remember pet safety tips during the festive frenzy
November
Dogs removed from City of Kawartha Lakes property available for adoption
Ontario SPCA removes 18 animals, including a lion, from property west of London
Moncton SPCA warns against fundraising letter from “Canadian SPCA”
44 animals removed from property in City of Kawartha Lakes: Investigation ongoing
Whitby man found guilty on two counts under the Dead Animal Disposal Act
October
Criminal Code charges laid after burned kitten surrendered to Ontario SPCA
July
Saskatchewan SPCA 2nd Annual Animal Welfare Conference
June
The SPA shelter has a full house!
April
Ontario SPCA deploys staff to Kashechewan for emergency evacuation of dogs
March
Ontario SPCA removes 43 dogs and puppies from Ripley-area property
Ontario SPCA Spay North project helps curb pet overpopulation and health
January
Wounded pup to undergo surgery
Year: 2005
December
Twelve tips for the holiday season
November
Charges pending in abandoned animals cases
Shelter Appreciation Week
Ontario SPCA removes 35 dogs
October
Serial animal abusers sentenced
Looking for a show cat?
Animals rescued by OSPCA doubles in five years
September
Eastern Townships walkathon
Walkathon raises record amount
August
Ottawa walkathon to help thousands of animals
July
Dog dies in hot car
June
Toronto man convicted
Emaciated horses result in charges
Owner guilty of cruelty
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