EJ Not a Rescue Foundation

21/12/2023

"Two charges have been laid in relation to an investigation regarding EJ Rescue Foundation. Airdrie's Municipal Enforcement confirmed that one charge falls under the business license bylaw, while the other pertains to the provincial Animal Protection Act.

Municipal Enforcement Officer, Sgt. Brad Tomlinson, stated that the Animal Protection Act charges are linked to a clause addressing individuals causing distress to animals.

According to the provincial Animal Protection Act, distress is defined as an animal that is deprived of adequate shelter, ventilation, space, food, water or veterinary care or reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold; an animal that is injured, sick, in pain or suffering, or abused or subjected to undue hardship, privation or neglect. "

This is the link you must remove the spaces.

https://www.discoverairdrie. com/articles/charges-laid-against-airdrie-dog-rescue-

15/12/2023

Ej rescue faces charges.

https://globalnews. ca/video/10172063/airdries-ej-rescue-faces-charges-as-44-dogs-seized-amid-disturbing-conditions

13/12/2023

29 more dogs were seized today.

https://discoverairdrie. com/articles/more-animals-seized-from-airdrie-dog-rescue-

13/12/2023

The rest of the dogs have been removed.

https://globalnews. ca/news/10166296/rest-of-dogs-removed-airdrie-animal-rescue/

07/12/2023

I'm are aware that ej rescue has been posting that they are still in operation. I do not know anymore details than the screenshots being shared. This is the ej playbook - operations as usual. This doesn't surprise me in the least - I've had Ejs owner and volunteers lie right to my face - I don't believe much they say. I also have very little faith in the SPCA and any other officials being able to shut this place down. There is no regulation I can literally call myself a rescue set up a page and start selling dogs to people today.

I have no idea how after everything we have seen and heard that someone would still support them yet here we are - it's beyond frustrating.

CBC news article June 2020
The crash in the USA.
SPCA blog post
https://www.albertaspca.org/animal-care/companion-animals/adopting-from-an-animal-sheltering-organization/
Discover Airdrie article Dec. 2023
Global news story Dec. 2023
The most recent petition
https://www.change.org/p/shut-down-the-inhumane-animal-rescue-facility-in-airdrie-ab-ej-rescue-dog-e-daycare
All the negative google reviews and first hand accounts.
All the ex volunteers, daycare staff and groomers with horrible stories.
The neighbours with negative stories.
And yet there are still folks enabling these monsters.

07/12/2023

Global news has just released a video - I am so so so incredibly grateful to the brave folks who were interviewed. It's not easy - it's scary and I am so grateful for your advocacy.

https://globalnews .ca/video/10153717/alberta-spca-seizes-animals-from-airdrie-animal-rescue-organization/

Will put the link in the comments with some spaces. Copy and remove the spaces and it should work. 🙏

06/12/2023

Update - feels like it was years in the making. Sadly can't share a direct link here on FB.

06/12/2023

Update - this feels like it was years in the making.

The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has confirmed that on Tuesday, December 5, Alberta SPCA officers along with Airdrie Municipal Enforcement and RCMP attended a local business in Airdrie and seized several dogs that are now in the care of the Alberta SPCA.

06/12/2023

Update! This has been years in the making.

The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has confirmed that on Tuesday, December 5, Alberta SPCA officers along with Airdrie Municipal Enforcement and RCMP attended a local business in Airdrie and seized several dogs that are now in the care of the Alberta SPCA.

06/12/2023

Update! - this feels surreal - years in the making.

The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has confirmed that on Tuesday, December 5, Alberta SPCA officers along with Airdrie Municipal Enforcement and RCMP attended a local business in Airdrie and seized several dogs that are now in the care of the Alberta SPCA.

06/12/2023

How does this happen? Why does it go on for so long?

"There is no legislation governing the operations of animal sheltering agencies and no oversight body to ensure animals in their custody are receiving appropriate health checks and vaccinations, housed in appropriate facilities with biosecurity protocols, have been assessed and provided with training to support their eventual adoption, and position the animal for success in their new homes. Albertans should be comforted knowing there are many good agencies who do operate at a high level, but Albertans should also be aware that not all adhere to the same standards."

https://www.albertaspca.org/animal-care/companion-animals/adopting-from-an-animal-sheltering-organization/?fbclid=IwAR2i_QmlR2DDpqRdT_ohgS2qP75gDr1P7cXV-6RleMNntT6dHJdFbC27BqU

- people don't know it's even an issue to start with.
- people often prioritize getting the cute puppy asap over doing their research.
- people get very defensive that they may have given money or support to a organization that is treating animals poorly and double down on supporting the problamatic rescue.(I'm a former foster and volunteer - I also feel foolish for falling for it but know you are not alone and it's okay to speak up once you know better).

We must educate ourself, our kids, family and friends ❤️ or this will keep happening.

Not all animal organizations are created equal. Most come into being because individuals care deeply about animals and want to do a good job of managing the health and well-being of the animals, and they understand the importance that animals play in our lives and in our communities. Unfortunately,....

06/12/2023

We have been notified by folks that the SPCA has been at EJ Rescue daycare today and may still be there. Fingers crossed all dogs are safe and sound. That the spca finally intervenes.