It’s been nearly five years since the court process for April Irving began. On Wednesday that process came to an end as Irving was handed down her sentence: a lifetime prohibition on owning any dogs in the province of Alberta. Judge…
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Edmonton officials looking for information after cat found with elastic band embedded in its skin
Animal control peace officers in Edmonton are looking for the owners of a cat that was found in distress last week. On Sept. 12, officers found the animal in the area of 129 Avenue and 118 Street in “physical distress,”…
Charges pending after cat allegedly beaten to death with baseball bat: Calgary police
WARNING: This article contains graphic details that may be disturbing to some readers. Calgary police are investigating disturbing allegations of animal abuse from the city’s southeast. Officers were called to the 6200 block of 17 Avenue S.E. just after 9…
Alberta veterinarians vote to ban declawing, ear cropping, tail docking surgeries
Alberta veterinarians have voted to ban medically unnecessary surgical procedures and to require vets and their staff to report animal abuse and neglect. The decision was made Sunday in Calgary, where members of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) voted…
3rd person charged in Alberta horse neglect investigation
A third person has been charged in connection with a rural Alberta animal cruelty investigation. On Monday, the Alberta SPCA said a 60-year-old man had been charged with 27 offences under the Animal Protection Act. The charges are in relation…
Edmonton Humane Society cites safety concerns in ending enforcement
January 25 2019 7:33am The Edmonton Humane Society is sharing the reason why it will no longer investigate cases of animal abuse and neglect. As Sarah Kraus explains, the EHS says it’s about safety concerns, not money. ‘ }); }…
Woman accused in southern Alberta animal cruelty case transported back to face charges
A woman who was wanted in relation to what is thought to be one of the worst animal cruelty cases in Canadian history is back in Alberta. Mike River RCMP transported April Dawn Irving, 59, back to Alberta after she…
Edmonton Humane Society ending its role in saving abused animals has rescue groups concerned
January 24 2019 1:01am The Edmonton Humane Society is ending its role in protecting animals from abuse and neglect in our city. The decision was made in December, but it’s just becoming public now. And as Sarah Kraus explains, animal…
Edmonton Humane Society to stop enforcing Animal Protection Act
The Edmonton Humane Society has decided to stop enforcing the Animal Protection Act, but no other agency has been named to take over investigating animal abuse in the city. The Animal Protection Act enables peace officers to respond to animals…
Court date for Alberta pair charged in animal cruelty case draws protesters
January 14 2019 8:06pm Several people showed up outside an Alberta courthouse on Monday, as a pair charged with upwards of 60 offences in an animal cruelty case was scheduled to appear. Albert Delitala reports. ‘ }); } else {…