http://cfhs.ca The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies en-us Copyright 2005 2013-05-19T03:22:02-04:00 hourly Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:47 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/info/in_the_news/ A selection of recent headlines related to key animal welfare issues SPCA proposal to ban calf roping, steer wrestling at Luxton Rodeo falls on deaf ears – MetroNews – May16 Ex-trainer launches defence against Marineland – Niagara Falls Review – May 16 SPCA hopes HRM pounces on feral cat clinic – CBC – May 13 Gestation stalls done? Seems like it? ... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:21:00 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/news/canada_s_biggest_grocery_chains_commit_to_pig_welfare/ For Immediate Release April 29, 2013 (Ottawa, Ontario) – The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) applauds the announcement from grocery giant Loblaw committing to move away from the use of sow stalls by the end of 2022. “This decision puts Loblaw on the side of animal welfare science and public opinion,” says Barbara Cartwright, CEO of the CFHS. In their 2012 ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:21:00 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/info/choose_adoption_stamp_1/ Utilizing the power and reach of Canada Post to raise the profile of animal adoption We are proud to announce that our submission of “Choose adoption” has been chosen as one of the special commemorative 2013 Canada Post stamp sets. This is no small feat as in a given year Canada Post will receive more than 300 proposed topics to consider! The limited edition “Choose ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:25:23 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/info/careers/ There are currently no job opportunities available. Please check back. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:34:00 -0500 http://cfhs.ca/info/the_good_the_bad_and_the_ugly_2012/ An Animal Welfare Year in Review – 2012 Are things getting better or worse for animals? Unfortunately animal welfare advances don’t happen in a long smooth line of progressive changes until the ultimate goal is met, but rather in steps forward and back, false starts and leaps ahead. Below are some of the decisions that advanced animal welfare in Canada (the good), set it back (the ... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:02:44 -0500 http://cfhs.ca/athome/identification/ Related links For more information on pet identification in Canada, check out the following links: CFHS Microchip Information: NCAC recognized products CFHS news release: National pet identification launched to find lost pets After purchasing a new dog one of the first things you should do is make sure it has proper identification, and ensure it is licensed if required by ... Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:55:00 -0500 http://cfhs.ca/news/cats_in_canada_a_comprehensive_report_on_the_cat_overpopulation_crisis/ December 18 2012 (Ottawa) – The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) released a ground breaking multi-stakeholder report today on the crisis of cat overpopulation in our country. The report finds the animal sheltering system is at, or dangerously over, capacity to care for the cats that arrive at their doors. Cats are twice as likely as dogs to end up abandoned at a shelter or ... Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:27:00 -0500 http://cfhs.ca/farm/help_pigs_in_canada_1/ We know and accept that pigs in Canada are being raised for food. As an animal welfare organization we believe that animals should be treated humanely while they are on farm, while they are transported and when they are slaughtered. The CFHS is working tirelessly at the negotiating table, ensuring the highest possible standards of welfare for these animals. You can also make a ... Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:50:00 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/info/government_of_canada_workplace_charitable_campaign/ Then you can support the work of the CFHS everyday of the week by supporting us through your 2012-2013 GCWCC United Way program. By including the CFHS as a recipient of your United Way donation, you will be supporting Canada’s only national animal welfare organization…one that is ensuring animal welfare for all animals in Canada! We work on behalf of farm animals. We work on ... Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:04:00 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/athome/are_you_ready_to_foster_1/ by Kelley Tish Baker You’re sold on the cause and you can’t wait to jump in feet first. But wait. Before you head off to your local shelter, you need to do some serious reflection about your current life realities. First ask yourself: Do I have the time, energy, space and living situation that fostering demands? Fostering is essentially a 24/7 gig. Just the basics of ... Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:00:00 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/athome/reseaurces/ Cat overpopulation is the biggest challenge facing most animal shelters in Canada. The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies strives to help animal welfare organizations meet that challenge by providing information on the best strategies for saving and enhancing cats’ lives. Here are a few key resources. Sheltering, fostering, and re-homing Cat-Friendly Practice videos – A ... Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:58:00 -0400 http://cfhs.ca/athome/cat_overpopulation_crisis/ The biggest problem that threatens cats in Canada is homelessness. Cats are a domesticated species that need human care to survive and stay healthy — especially during cold Canadian winters. But every year, the population of homeless cats grows, and more and more cats flow into already crowded animal shelters. It is estimated that less than half of cats admitted to shelters are ...