Edmonton Humane Society
Edmonton Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About
Founded in 1907, Edmonton Humane Society is a charity based in Edmonton, Canada working on animal welfare, education.
The Edmonton Humane Society is a registered charity founded in 1907 that works to enrich the lives of people and companion animals in Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding communities. It shelters homeless, abandoned and surrendered cats, dogs and other companion animals, providing veterinary care, behaviour support and adoption services. It also runs community programmes that help keep pets with their families, including subsidised spay and neuter services, a pet food pantry and a free behaviour hotline. Through humane education for children, public training classes and advocacy with all levels of government on animal welfare legislation, the organisation works to build a community where people and pets thrive together. Its work is funded mainly by community donations, lotteries and fundraising events, with some support from the City of Edmonton.
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Keep Them Home pilot program
Animal welfare · Canada
Provides veterinary care to companion animals whose guardians face financial hardship, so pets can stay with their families.
PALS Spay/Neuter Program
Animal welfare · Canada
Subsidises spay and neuter services for eligible low-income pet owners in Edmonton.
Shelter Takeover Program
Community development · Canada
Lets organisations volunteer for a day at the shelter on shelter initiatives, pledging a minimum donation per visit.
Humane Education programs
Education · Canada
Teaches children and youth empathy for animals through classes, summer camps and school programmes.
Pet Pantry
Animal welfare · Canada
Provides pet food and supplies to people who need extra support, helping keep pets with their owners.
Ask the Specialist Hotline
Animal welfare · Canada
A free service offering behavioural advice to pet guardians of cats and dogs.
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Humane Canada Accreditation
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Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award
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City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control Centre, Alberta SPCA, Navacord, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, Coventry Homes
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