Tag: Animals

  • It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a plesiosaur!

    It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a plesiosaur!

    New addition to the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science highlights strength of vertebrate paleontology program. By Jennifer Pascoe on January 4, 2016 Soaring through the sky in the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science swims a Cretaceous sea monster. Spanning 50 feet from head to tail, the Elasmosaurus platyurus belongs to a group of ancient long-necked…

  • CPAWS: If I Had to Describe 2015 in One Word, it Would be ‘Surprising’

    CPAWS: If I Had to Describe 2015 in One Word, it Would be ‘Surprising’

      In January, if you had told me that the Castle Wilderness Area in Alberta would finally see protection after years of work, I would have thought you were crazy. If you had said that the BC government would be consulting on creating a National Park in the South Okanagan, I would have said you…

  • Go With The Flow – Arena Etiquette for the Horse Rider

    Go With The Flow – Arena Etiquette for the Horse Rider

    By Pat Barriage The days are getting shorter and the nights are starting to cool off.  In just a few short months many riders will be heading to their local indoor arena to stretch their riding season well into the winter months. As horse folks gather in these smaller spaces, extra consideration for the safety…

  • New Year’s Resolution Checklist for You and Your Pet

    New Year’s Resolution Checklist for You and Your Pet

    Did you know that there’s a correlation between your health and your pet’s health? The beginning of a new year marks an opportunity to make positive changes in both your and your pet’s lives. Here’s a quick resolution checklist to consider: 1. Activity level: Similar to humans, exercise is key for pets to stay happy…

  • Horse Health Care: Does a Dirty Horse Stay Warmer During the Winter?

    Horse Health Care: Does a Dirty Horse Stay Warmer During the Winter?

      By Dr. Madalyn Ward, DVM Actually yes, under most conditions. For horses living in fairly natural conditions, such as those in living in pasture and exposed to the weather, being dirty actually helps them stay warm. Ugly as it is, dirt forms a layer of insulation in your horse’s coat, keeping him warmer than…

  • Tips for Indoor Cats this Winter

    Tips for Indoor Cats this Winter

    We hope you have been enjoying our relatively warm winter so far, but it appears the mercury is starting to drop. Burr! Time to curl up with a great book, a warm blanket and the family pet for some warm indoor evenings. In some of our previous entries, we talked about animal safety in winter…

  • Senior Owners and their Pets

    Senior Owners and their Pets

      Pets can be a WONDERFUL addition to an older adult’s life. Pets provide companionship, exercise, routine and, in some cases, social connections. Older adults with pets often report a greater quality of life due to these benefits and at Calgary Humane Society we LOVE hearing about amazing relationships between senior pets and senior owners.…

  • Canada’s Boreal Woodland Caribou at Continued Risk

    Canada’s Boreal Woodland Caribou at Continued Risk

    Canada’s boreal woodland caribou at continued risk: CPAWS annual review finds limited progress in 2015     Ottawa – In its third annual review of government action to conserve Canada’s boreal woodland caribou, the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) finds there has been spotted progress – with too few of jurisdictions showing leadership in protecting…

  • Winter Dog Walking Safety

    Winter Dog Walking Safety

      Well, it appears winter has arrived. Burr!!! Each year when the first dusting of snow arrives we start getting a lot of questions at the shelter about winter dog walking safety. How cold is too cold? Does my dog need boots? For the answers to these questions and many more, keep reading! How cold…

  • A Brief History of Saddles

    A Brief History of Saddles

      This article is courtesy of the Alberta Horse Industry Association By Carolyn Willekes, Ph.D. When was the last time you took a good look at your saddle? They are a piece of equipment that most of us take for granted. Saddles are also a bit of a mystery to most riders: we know what they…

  • Help Parks Canada name our new Percheron draft horses for a chance to win a Family Discovery Pass

    Help Parks Canada name our new Percheron draft horses for a chance to win a Family Discovery Pass

      Be Part of Canada’s Lasting Ranching Legacy at Bar U Ranch National Historic Site  Pekisko, Alberta – Parks Canada has acquired a brand new pair of Percheron draft horses at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site. Before the horses begin to welcome visitors, we need to name them. Animals this magnificent deserve equally impressive names.…

  • Honouring a lifetime of Arctic achievement

    Honouring a lifetime of Arctic achievement

    Ian Stirling recognized for research that has led to a new era of understanding of the North. By Jennifer Pascoe on December 10, 2015 Longtime University of Alberta adjunct professor Ian Stirling has been awarded the Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research. The award recognizes the vast collection of work from the…

  • Equine Emergency! When to Call the Vet

    Equine Emergency! When to Call the Vet

      Equine emergency–a listing of conditions and illnesses which may be life threatening and will require immediate veterinary care. By Jayne Pedigo Wilson Having a new horse is like having a child. You worry about their health and well-being all the time. I often get emails, or see posts in the Discussion forums related to…

  • SAIT Researcher Recognized for Innovative Cattle-Tracking System

    SAIT Researcher Recognized for Innovative Cattle-Tracking System

      SAIT Polytechnic researchers took the top award for Innovation in Agricultural Science at the 2015 ASTech Awards this weekend. Glen Kathler, applied research chair of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Application Development Lab(RADLab) at SAIT, was recognized for his team’s work on a four-year, $1-million research project with Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA). “If we…

  • Family Activities at Agrim Centre in Rimbey

    Family Activities at Agrim Centre in Rimbey

    Just seven months after openings its doors, the Agrim Centre in Rimbey has become a hub of community activity. A prime example of that takes place December 11 & 12th, with a double header of farm and rodeo fun and education. On December 11th, hundreds of local elementary students will visit the Agrim Centre for…