Position Statements
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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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