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IAMS HOME 4 THE HOLIDAYS HELPS MORE THAN 7 MILLION PETS FIND FOREVER HOMES
Over 1.2 Million Animals Adopted During 2011 Campaign – An Average of 9 Adoptions Per Minute TORONTO, ON (Jan. 16, 2012) – Iams Home 4 the Holidays, one of the world’s largest pet adoption campaigns, announced today that 1,267,541 animals were adopted in North America in just 95 days – Oct. 1, 2011 through Jan. 3, 2012! In Canada alone, 75,633 animals found forever homes during the ...
Finding Fido campaign puts power to stop puppy mills in dog buyers' hands
Ottawa / Aug. 22, 2011 – Canadian dog-buyers now have a one-stop online source for learning how to make smart decisions when looking for a new dog. FindingFido.ca was created by the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) as part of its program to help pet lovers steer clear of buying puppies that come from shoddy breeders or cruel puppy mills. “Puppy mills are a big problem in ...
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies welcomes award-winning animal welfare advocate as new CEO
This week the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) signaled its on-going commitment to animal welfare and the humane treatment of all animals by welcoming Barbara Cartwright as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Cartwright brings more than 17 years of experience as a professional advocate for animal welfare, conservation and humane education. “We are excited to have ...
La FSCAA fait campagne pour la révision de la loi fédérale sur la cruauté envers les animaux
Ottawa, le 4 février 2011 – Avec le site web www.arretonslacruaute.ca, lancé la semaine dernière, la Fédération des sociétés canadiennes d’assistance aux animaux (FSCAA) est en train de mobiliser les Canadiens pour demander des améliorations à la loi fédérale sur la cruauté envers les animaux. Sur ce site, les visiteurs peuvent envoyer une lettre directement au ministre ...
Animal advocates declare 2011 “Year of the Cat”, vow to make this year beginning of the end to Canada’s stray cat crisis
January 5 / Ottawa – 2011 has been declared “Year of the Cat” by Care for Cats, a network of Canadian cat welfare advocates that includes the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS). Throughout 2011, the CFHS and other collaborators such as shelters, animal services, vet clinics and retailers will deliver educational messages and events across Canada to bring attention ...
This December, travellers can book pet friendly hotel rooms while supporting animal welfare in Canada
For every pet-friendly hotel room booked in December, $10 goes to the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies Nov. 19, 2011 (Ottawa) – Think pets and hotels don’t go together? Think again! At dozens of pet-friendly hotels participating in Pacrim Hospitality’s Purrrfect Place to Paws program, guests can bring their furry friends along for the stay. As an added bonus, Pacrim ...
Richmond ban on selling dogs in stores is a good model for other cities, says CFHS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Ottawa) – A by-law adopted this week in Richmond, B.C. prohibiting the sale of dogs from pet stores is a move that other cities should consider, according to the CFHS. “We commend Richmond city councillors for showing leadership on this issue,” says Shelagh MacDonald, program director for the CFHS, “and we encourage the other B.C. cities considering similar ...
Higher fines for animal transport violations a welcome move, but of limited use without proper inspection
November 8, 2010 (Ottawa) – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently announced that it will now charge fines of up to $10,000 to livestock haulers who violate regulations meant to protect animals. This figure is more than double the previous maximum penalty. The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) has for years been calling on the government to improve its ...
Horse deaths in Stampede highlight abuse inherent in rodeos, says Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
Following the death of four horses during Calgary Stampede events, the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) is speaking out against the cruelty inherent in rodeos held across Canada. How many more animals will die this year? “While the death of 4 horses in 2 days has raised eyebrows, the sad reality is this is par for the course for the Stampede,” says Shelagh MacDonald, ...
