ANIMAL WELFARE POSITION STATEMENTS

As Calgary’s most-established animal welfare organization, Calgary Humane Society has been leading the way in animal welfare since 1922. At CHS, we are constantly researching and re-evaluating our position based on the latest research and animal behavior science. We are proud to share our position statements regarding a number of animal welfare issues currently impacting our community. Should you have any questions or would like to report abuse, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone at 403-205-4455 or by web using our Report Abuse form.

Media requests for information related to the following position statements should be directed to our General Manager of Community Relations.

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View All Animal Welfare Position Statements – Full PDF

Title, Glossary and Table of Contents

• Open Admissions Shelter
• Keeping Companion Animals as Pets
• Spaying and Neutering of Companion Animals
• Permanent Identification of Companion Animals
• Breeding Companion Animals
• Transportation of Companion Animals
• Homing of Companion Animals
• Veterinary Care and End of Life Care for Companion Animals
• Animal Research and Veterinary Education
• Wild Exotic Animals as Pets
• Classroom Pets
• Abandonment of Companion Animals
• Animals as Prizes or Gifts
• Animals in Entertainment
• Animals in Entertainment Web Page – Calgary Stampede
• Non-medical and Cosmetic Surgeries on Companion Animals
• Improper Environment as a Form of Abuse
• Devocalizing of Dogs
• Breed-Specific Legislation
• Animal Limits Within the City of Calgary
• Training of Dogs
• Tethering of Dogs
• Wolf Dog Hybrids
• Indoor Cats
• Declawing of Cats
• Feral Cat Colonies
• Cat Trapping
• Euthanasia
• Humane Pest Management
• Farming