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Alberta SPCA The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a provincially incorporated nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of animals. The mission of the Alberta SPCA is to have every animal in Alberta humanely treated. The Alberta SPCA has worked toward this goal since its inception in 1959 through enforcement of animal protection legislation, conducting humane education programs in schools, and through community education. The Alberta SPCA has been a partner in the Alberta Livestock Protection System since it was established in 1998.
For information on Alberta SPCA visit their website at www.albertaspca.org To report animal abuse or neglect:
Anywhere else in Alberta, call the Alberta SPCA Animal Protection Services at 1-800-455-9003. Investigations The Alberta SPCA’s Animal Protection Officers are entrusted to enforce the Animal Protection Act and other legislation involving the welfare of livestock and companion animals in rural areas throughout Alberta. In response to reports of suspected animal abuse and neglect, officers travel throughout the province to help ensure that all animals are treated humanely. Inspections Alberta SPCA Officers conduct inspections at auction markets, riding stables, kennels, rodeos and other animal holding & handling facilities. Livestock Inspection Officer One Alberta SPCA Officer is devoted to monitoring the transportation and handling of livestock throughout the province. This program - unique to Alberta - provides even further protection for livestock at all times between the farm and market. Animal Protection Department Activities Alberta SPCA Animal Protection Officers investigate reports of suspected animal abuse and neglect throughout the province. In 2002, the Officers conducted a total of 1,782 investigations (livestock and companion animals). A total of 386 animals were removed from distressful situations in 35 cases. Charges were laid in 12 instances – seven resulted in prosecutions and five were pending at year end. Two other cases from 2001 were also successfully prosecuted. Nearly a quarter million animals were seen by officers while conducting inspections at 185 auction markets, assembly plants and slaughterhouses (involving 227,908 animals); 1,669 livestock hauling vehicles (12,743 animals); and 11 pet shops, pounds, kennels, rodeos and other facilities (2,823 animals). AFAC is working with the Alberta SPCA to provide the livestock industry with a breakdown of the livestock only cases. It is important for the livestock industry to be well informed of the types of problems/cases the Alberta SPCA deals with.
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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) is responsible for the administration of many pieces of legislation, including Alberta's Animal Protection Act. In the case of this legislation, ARD contracts the Alberta SPCA to provide livestock protection services. 