Member Society News
PEI Humane Society saddened by shooting death of dog
May 12, 2011 Charlottetown – The PEI Humane Society is saddened to learn that a family’s pet dog has been shot to death by a neighbour through a window in its own home in the Community of Roseville, PEI. “We were shocked to hear the circumstances in which this family’s pet died,” says Society Executive Director Kelly Mullaly, “It’s truly unfortunate someone felt that shooting ...
Atlantic Canada comes together to save more animals
Charlottetown (March 30, 2011) – The Nova Scotia SPCA, the SPCA Newfoundland & Labrador, the PEI Humane Society, the New Brunswick SPCA and the Fredericton SPCA have announced a collaborative initiative in support of animal welfare in the Atlantic region. The Atlantic Network is the first such provincial and regional collaboration of this scale in the country. The network will be ...
Hamilton Burlington SPCA’s CEO Jim Sykes Resigns
The Board of Directors of the Hamilton Burlington SPCA announced today the resignation of CEO Jim Sykes effective Friday September 11th. “Jim has indicated to the board and staff that the time is right for him to move on to new challenges at the provincial and national levels within Animal Welfare and we wish him well and thank him for his service” said Board Chair John Janisse. ...
P.E.I. Humane Society Names New Executive Director
Dr. Norma Guy, President of the P.E.I. Humane Society volunteer Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Mullaly as Executive Director of the P.E.I. Humane Society, effective April 1, 2009. Ms. Mullaly joined the Society as Development Coordinator in 2005, developing and implementing a number of successful fundraising and marketing initiatives. “The Board is ...
Devastating fire destroys Humane Society of Durham Region
Newmarket, ON, (December 17, 2008) – It is with great sadness that we report that the Humane Society of Durham Region was destroyed in a fire last night. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Sadly, over 160 animals lost their lives. Nine dogs, two cats and one rat were rescued from the facility, and are currently in the care of a local veterinary clinic and Oshawa Animal ...
Brick by brick Ontario SPCA Midland & District Branch supporters are making it pawsible
Midland, ON, (November 21, 2007) – The Midland & District Branch’s Making it Pawsible Campaign to rebuild the shelter following a devastating fire is picking up speed as the holiday season approaches. Site preparation for the new shelter has begun and a special “Brickbuilder” appeal is arriving at doorsteps this week. By November 23, nearly every household in the ...
Ontario SPCA Kenora/Dryden Branch sheltering operations suspended following lengthy review
Newmarket, ON, (November 20, 2007) – Animal sheltering operations at the Ontario SPCA Kenora/Dryden Branch will be suspended as of January 31, 2008 while the Ontario SPCA restructures its services. The suspension of shelter services in any community is regrettable. The Kenora/Dryden Branch, like those of the Ontario SPCA’s network of other shelters across the province, is entirely ...
Landmark settlement for animal welfare in the Ontario Court of Justice
Newmarket, ON, (November 20, 2007) – Gladys and Howard Hamerston of the Town of Georgina, charged under the Ontario SPCA Act, pled guilty to failing to provide adequate medical attention to animals engaged for the purpose of breeding and sale. The settlement was signed on November 15, 2007 in the Ontario Court of Justice, Newmarket. Last spring, the Ontario SPCA responded to a report of ...
Woman pleads guilty to provincial animal cruelty charges after 43 dogs removed from Ripley-area property
Hanover, ON, (September 19, 2007) – Linda Taylor, of the Township of Huron-Kinloss pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice, Walkerton on September 17, 2007 to two counts under the Ontario SPCA Act, including one count of confining dogs in an enclosure with inadequate space, and one count of failing to provide a female papillon-type dog with adequate medical attention when the animal was ...
