03/12/2023
Dogs deserve comfort, affection, attention, socialization as well as enrichment. Dogs deserve to be happy and people that will care for them with kindness.
This is some good information put out by Calgary Humane Society. Please take a moment to reach and share with friends and family who may be looking to add a new dog to the family.
SHAREABLE POST - In regards to a post made by The Top Dog Store
Calgary Humane Society’s Peace Officers are not Bylaw Officers. Bylaw Officers enforce the City of Calgary Bylaws that protect people from animals. Calgary Humane Society Peace Officers are provincially appointed Peace Officers authorized to enforce the Animal Protection Act of Alberta (APA) – they protect animals from people.
Among other authorities, our Peace Officers are able to inspect any business that engages in the sale, hire or exhibition of animals. While Calgary Humane Society did inspect, it is important to recognize that the APA sets out mandatory minimum standards of care for animals, and there is a wide gap between what is ideal for an animal and what is illegal.
The Act does not account for an animal's comfort, enrichment, happiness, or proper socialization. Nor does it address the ethics of mass commercial breeding or the contribution to an over-saturation of companion animals in the community – which creates capacity crises at local Humane Society’s, SPCA’s and animal shelters. While it is true that no animals were seized and no charges were laid, this is a very low bar to celebrate on social media.
CHS encourages the discerning public to do their homework before welcoming a companion animal into their home. Understand where your new furry friend comes from, and be thoughtful about the system you support with your animal-sourcing decisions. If you purchase a puppy from a breeder, ensure they are reputable and know the warning signs to determine when they are not.
That being said, animal shelters in Calgary are full, and we encourage everyone interested in adding an animal family member to their home to consider adopting first.