Tag: Animals

  • Homemade Diets Not Always More Nutritious or Safe

    Homemade Diets Not Always More Nutritious or Safe

    The debate on whether or not your pet is better off on a homemade diet is an ongoing one. Without a doubt, feeding a commercially prepared diet is more convenient, safer, and more economical. Feeding a homemade diet can be very effective but can also be fraught with difficulties. For example, you must be sure…

  • Black Bear Cubs Arrive Safely From Yukon

    Black Bear Cubs Arrive Safely From Yukon

    Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo is happy to report that two orphaned cubs, one female and one male from the Yukon have made a safe journey to their new home in Calgary. The cubs were orphaned in mid-July and the Government of the Yukon determined that as they were a danger to the residential…

  • Calgary Humane Society Looking for Public’s Help to Identify a Dog Left With Devastating Injuries

    Calgary Humane Society Looking for Public’s Help to Identify a Dog Left With Devastating Injuries

    Warning: Graphic Photos September 11, 2014, Calgary, AB — On Friday September 5, 2014, a white female Bulldog cross was found wandering around a strip mall in the Ogden area of SE Calgary. The dog, affectionately named “Ruby” by the veterinary clinic who admitted her, was suffering from severe neglect. A good samaritan had picked…

  • It’s Dragon Time at the Calgary Zoo

    It’s Dragon Time at the Calgary Zoo

    Calgary, AB – The Calgary Zoo was delighted to debut four new and very active Komodo dragons in August, two females and two males. The dragons reside in the enclosure next to Loka our older female who has been a “star” over the course of the summer months. The four juveniles are from the Colchester…

  • Horses 101 and 201 Seminars: Getting Started With Horses

    Horses 101 and 201 Seminars: Getting Started With Horses

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Everything you always wanted to know about horses but didn’t know who to ask! The General Horses 101 seminars cover the topics of horse care & nutrition; assessing stables; keeping horses at home; and horse selection. Presenters for the seminar are well-known horse industry…

  • RCMP Turner Valley: Mutilated Cat – Assistance Requested

    The Turner Valley RCMP are requesting the assistance with a concerning incident that occurred in the area. Sometime overnight on Saturday, September 6th, unknown persons placed a deceased and mutilated cat into the backyard of a residence in the Town of Turner Valley.  No witnesses to the event are known at this time and police…

  • RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    RCMP Alberta: Drivers beware – Increase in wildlife collisions

    With the earlier darkness setting in, change of weather and wildlife movement there are a number of drivers striking wildlife while on Alberta roads. Motorists need to be aware of the safety issues. Slow down when visibility is diminished such as darkness. If you come to strike an animal take the appropriate actions to have…

  • 2015 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Calendar On Sale Now!

    2015 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Calendar On Sale Now!

    Calgary Police Service – After selling out in less than 48 hours last year, the second annual Calgary Police Service Canine Unit charity calendar is hitting the shelves today in support of the Calgary Police Foundation. The 2015 calendar is bigger and better than last year’s, with even more photos and details about the Service’s…

  • The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    The Domestication of the Horse (part 2)

    This article is provided courtesy of The Horse Industry of Alberta By Carolyn Willekes, PhD The domestication of the horse had a massive impact on the development of human civilizations. Although the horse continued to be used as a food source, he also came to fulfill a number of other essential roles in day-to-day life.…

  • Harper Government Announces Investments in Kootenay National Park in Support of Canada’s National Conservation Plan

    Harper Government Announces Investments in Kootenay National Park in Support of Canada’s National Conservation Plan

    Kootenay National Park, B.C. – On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Dr. Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament for Oshawa, accompanied by David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay–Columbia, today announced investments in Kootenay National Park…

  • Bark For Life in Okotoks 2014

    Bark For Life in Okotoks 2014

    The Canadian Cancer Society Bark For Life is a 2- to 4-hour fundraising walk for dogs and their owners to celebrate the lives of those who have survived cancer, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back against the disease. More than just a walk, Bark For Life is an opportunity for people to…

  • Help Catch Canada’s Most Wanted

    Help Catch Canada’s Most Wanted

    Calling all those who love nature and the great outdoors: Did you know that far too many damaging items have been spotted in our Canadian parks, streams, lakeshores and beaches? You can help. Here, the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF’s Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, presented by Loblaw Companies Limited, outlines the top ten shoreline litter culprits:…

  • Government of Canada Announces Investment in Prince Albert National Park’s Bison Initiative

    Government of Canada Announces Investment in Prince Albert National Park’s Bison Initiative

    Celebrate the Valleyview Lookout Trail and Picnic Area Ribbon Cutting Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan – Mr. Rob Clarke, Member of Parliament for Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced the Government of Canada’s investment in trail development and improved visitor facilities on…

  • Bar U Ranch Chore Horse Competition

    Bar U Ranch Chore Horse Competition

    Horse Power – the Original Big Engine! Parks Canada – Experience the ultimate in teamwork on Sunday, September 7. Watch a working partnership between man and beast as they try to best a timed obstacle course. It harkens back to times when getting the chores done depended on horses. Today’s teamsters will bring their animals…

  • Protecting Pets from Poisons in the Yard and Garden

    Protecting Pets from Poisons in the Yard and Garden

    Pet Poison Helpline – Even though it’s nearing the end of summer pet owners are still enjoying their outdoor living spaces while watching their pets run and play. The veterinary and toxicology experts at Pet Poison Helpline would like to keep pets safe this season by informing pet owners of potentially harmful substances, flowers and…