Tag: Animals

Distribution of $70,000 Calgary Animal Abuse Fund

By Calgary Humane on January 29, 2015 Calgary, AB — The Calgary Animal Abuse Fund, organized by Vets To Go, originated as a response to the discovery of a husky (Shadow) and cat (One-Tooth) found deceased with their mouths taped shut and the ensuing public outrage. The goal in creating the fund was to raise a reward…

January 29, 2015
33rd Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference

This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta A total of 486 horse enthusiasts left their farms and convened at the 33rd annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer for a weekend filled with fun and education. Delegates came from all over BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon,…

January 28, 2015
New Phone Number for Potential Rat Sightings

Albertans now have a new way to report potential rat sightings.“Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) has a new easily remembered phone number, 310-RATS (7287), for all Albertans to report possible rat sightings,” said Bruce Hamblin, rat inspector, ARD, Olds. “It’s not a replacement for the current system of reporting rats, but it is an…

January 26, 2015
Okotoks Council Discuss Resident Deer

Each year, the Town receives a number of complaints regarding the abundant deer population in Okotoks. Concerns regarding both pedestrian and driver safety are forefront, as well as damage to yards and gardens. Deer control is a sensitive topic and has shown to be quite controversial in other communities that have commenced control initiatives. Okotoks…

January 23, 2015
Horses Communicate with Eyes and Mobile Ears

By Jennifer Wathan Horses are sensitive to the facial expressions and attention of other horses, including the direction of the eyes and ears. The findings, reported in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on August 4, are a reminder for us humans to look beyond our own limitations and recognize that other species may communicate…

January 21, 2015
Lessons from Coyote

Lessons from Coyote There is a problem with coyotes in North America. A decade of ecological research has shown coyotes enhance biodiversity, regulate other pest species and that lethal management of coyotes is an ineffective coexistence strategy. Yet, one coyote is killed every minute every year by people in the US and kill rates for…

January 21, 2015
Business Begins at Agrim Centre in Rimbey

Rimbey, AB –It’s the development many user groups in central Alberta have been eagerly awaiting. Rimbey’s major new multi-purpose facility, the Agrim Centre, is ready for business! “We’ve taken our first event bookings, and are looking for more,” stated Tim Edge, President of the Rimbey Agricultural Society. Society Vice-President Ken Whitelock, who is managing construction…

January 21, 2015
WHOAS: A New Year Update

Well 2015 is upon us and although the snow is starting to accumulate in wild horse country the wild horses are doing exceptional well this winter. The snow is not heavy and the horses are easily able to paw through it to find enough forage to keep up their body condition. This winter, in the…

January 14, 2015
Urban Hen Pilot Project Being Considered in Okotoks

Okotoks Town Council received a request to consider an Urban Hen Pilot Project in October 2014. In order to understand the impact to and concerns of the public, a non-statutory public hearing will be held on January 19th at 7pm in the Council Chambers (5 Elizabeth Street). The public hearing will encompass the report and…

January 11, 2015
Okotoks Art Gallery Presents: Light Horse Tales of an Afghan War

Several years ago, Alberta artist and veteran, Alan Henderson, saw a number of friends and former colleagues go to and return from Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan. Over time their stories created a desire to express what he had been told and shown as art. He was drawn to the details that were being missed…

January 7, 2015
The FBI Finally Takes Animal Cruelty Seriously By Making it a Top-Tier Felony

By Sarah Burke, Greener Ideal It’s a well-known “fact” that young people who abuse, torture and kill animals are more prone to violence against people later in life if left unchecked. In fact, animal cruelty is one of the three behavioural characteristics in the Triad of Sociopathy which aims to work as an indicator for behavioural…

January 5, 2015
MNT: Living with Pets Linked to Stronger Social Skills in Children with Autism

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January 3, 2015
Read the Message your Dog sends with his Tail

Tail-wagging is a reflection of what’s happening in your dog’s brain. Learn to read your dog’s tail signals, and you’ll know if he’s happy … or stressed. Tail-wagging in dogs is the classic signal for happiness. But researchers have found that tail-wagging can mean that your dog is either happy or stressed. Activation of the…

January 2, 2015
Chasing Wild Horses

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December 31, 2014
New Jersey Governor Vetoes Popular Bill Banning Gestation Crates in Favor of Presidential Bid

By Tina Page, Greener Ideal For the second time, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a bi-partisan bill supported by 93% of his constituents aimed at freeing pregnant pigs from being forced to spend their lives before slaughter confined to a metal cage so small they are unable to turn or lie down. Critics are explaining this…

December 31, 2014