Tag: Animals

Millarville Saddle Sores: Making Homes for Birds

By Club Reporter Clara Blatz Over the past few months the Millarville Saddle Sores have been very busy. In December the club had a spectacular Christmas party at the Okotoks bowling alley. Serval games were played and lots of pizza was eaten. In January the club had their first winter workshop with Andrew Styles.…

February 18, 2015
CCA Statement – BSE in a Beef Cow in Alberta

Calgary, AB – Canada’s beef cattle industry takes Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) surveillance seriously. The finding of a case of BSE in beef cow in Alberta, while unfortunate, demonstrates the robustness of the National BSE Surveillance Program Canada has in place. BSE is on the decline in Canada and globally. It is not unexpected for…

February 13, 2015
Heaven Can Wait Thrilled with Fundraiser for Milk River Rescue Dogs

Heaven Can Wait volunteers and some shelter dogs were joined by some talented musicians and entertainers as well as High River fire fighters on Saturday. There were fun stuff for the kids, dogs to pet, good music and tasty BBQ and fire fighters carrying out groceries and lugging donations in front of Sobeys in High…

February 13, 2015
Alberta Government Authorizes Wild Horse Roundup

by: Horse-Canada.com February 9, 2015 – UPDATE: Contrary to initial reports, the RCMP has announced that they will not be involved in the capture of wild horses from the Ghost Equine Zone east of Banff National Park. ORIGINAL POST FEB 5TH: The Alberta government has authorized the capture of up to 60 wild horses,…

February 12, 2015
Winter Care for Your Horse

Horses are animals that are well-adapted to cold Alberta temperatures; however they do need special attention to ensure we are meeting their food, water and shelter needs. With some simple management practices your horses can be safe, healthy and comfortable during the cold winter months. Water Horses may require up to 45 litres (10…

February 11, 2015
Yukon Quest 2015: Neff Leads Race to Pelly

Hugh Neff moved into the lead of the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile Sled Dog Race Sunday, passing Brent Sass and Jeff King on the trail from Braeburn to Carmacks. While it’s still very early, the front half of the pack is setting up a very exciting race. The top 10 mushers were all out of…

February 11, 2015
BC SPCA Seeks Public’s Help after Severely Emaciated Husky Found in Maple Ridge

WARNING: the following story contains graphic images The BC SPCA’s Cruelty Investigations Department is seeking the public’s help with a case involving a severely emaciated Siberian husky found wandering in Maple Ridge on Jan. 31. The young dog, estimated to be between one and two years old, weighed 15 kilograms upon intake, compared to…

February 6, 2015
RCMP: Name the Puppy 2015

INNISFAIL, Alberta – The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) needs help in naming a handful of their newest (and cutest) recruits! The Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta is asking young Canadians to suggest names for 10 German Shepherd puppies recently born at the Centre. Children are encouraged to be original…

February 6, 2015
Petsecure Celebrates 25 Years and One Million Pets Insured

Winnipeg, M.B. – Petsecure has now insured one million pets across Canada in its 25-year history. The one-millionth pet insured is Zoe, a Corgi and autistic service dog from Chilliwack, B.C. Zoe’s owner, James Pernitsky, recently adopted her and received a six-week trial of Petsecure’s pet health insurance through Petsecure’s Adoptsecure program. As the…

February 5, 2015
Horse Channel: Feed Your Horse by Weight

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February 4, 2015
Unleash Your Inner Fabio – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some wild romance!

Calgary, AB – Enter the fascinating world of sex in the animal kingdom at the Calgary Zoo’s annual Valentine’s Day event In the Heat of the Night! Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner surrounded by the lush ENMAX Conservatory gardens followed by some special presentations on courtship in the critter world. Ever wondered what bumblebees do…

February 2, 2015
Happy Groundhog Day!

By Tracey Walshaw, staff According to Punxsutawney Phil (in Pennsylvania) and Shubenacadie Sam (in Nova Scotia) those areas will see six more weeks of winter but Wiarton Willie (Ontario) and Balzac Billie just North of Calgary (who is not a real groundhog) predicted early spring. By the way did you know that the first…

February 2, 2015
Wiarton Willie: How a White Groundhog Made a Town Famous

The Prediction Morning Ceremony on February 2, 2015 will start at 8:07am with Willie’s announcement. Mayor Janice Jackson will be joined by dignitaries, residents and visitors early in the morning to find out what Wiarton Willie has to say about the weather over the coming months. How it All Started Wiarton is the home…

February 1, 2015
AccuWeather: Do Animals Possess Instinctive Ability to Sense Impending Storms?

By Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer Animals may possess an innate ability to react to weather quicker than humans, but don’t count on their behaviors determining how much snow is expected for winter or how severe a hurricane season could become. That is because while there are indications that animals do have advanced capabilities to…

January 31, 2015
Alberta SPCA Removes 201 Dogs from Southern Alberta Property

On January 13, 2015, the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Alberta SPCA) completed the largest removal of dogs into protective custody in its history. In total, the Alberta SPCA removed 201 dogs from a property near Milk River, Alberta. The removal happened in two stages. On December 23, 2014, the dog…

January 30, 2015