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The Humanitarian

The Humanitarian is the SSPCA's quarterly newsletter highlighting recent news, announcements, coming events, and other information from the SSPCA.

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(Past issues of the Humanitarian may be found in our archive.)


Saskatchewan SPCA News

Date Article
March 12, 2012 Join us Saturday, May 26th for our second annual Critter Classic Golf Tournament.
March 12, 2012 Help support the Saskatchewan SPCA by becoming a sponsor for the Critter Classic Golf Tournament.
March 5, 2012 Learn how to report suspected animal cruelty and who to contact when you have concerns about the care of pets or livestock.
December 21, 2011 Update - Providing adequate water for livestock in winter.
August 10, 2011 2011 Saskatchewan SPCA Summer Lottery Winners.
July 25, 2011 New Caregiver Program provides additional options for seized animals.
June 17, 2011 Saskatchewan SPCA concerned about reports of livestock theft.
June 3, 2011 Happy ending to MacNutt greyhound resuce operation.
May 31, 2011 32 dogs rescued from MacNutt-area farm.
May 26, 2011 Animal Legal Defense Fund annual study ranks laws across the country
Saskatchewan shows most improvement
May 17, 2011 Update on Bulyea dogs.
May 12, 2011 Dogs seized from property in Bulyea.
April 12, 2011 Resources to deal with potential flooding.
April 11, 2011 The first annual Critter Classic golf fundraiser tees off in June.
March 14, 2011 Horse welfare growing concern.
March 7, 2011 Farmers, ranchers urged to make plans for potential spring flooding.
March 1, 2011 New Manager of Animal Protection Services.
February 24, 2011 (Update) Court decision allows rescued cats to be adopted.
February 17, 2011 Shopping list for feral cat relocation cages.
February 3, 2011 Elrose cats remain in legal limbo.
January 28, 2011 (Update) New appeal delays adoption of Elrose cats.
January 28, 2011 Court rules in favour of the Saskatchewan SPCA.
January 14, 2011 Cats rescued from house in Elrose.
December 2, 2010 November a busy month for Saskatchewan SPCA Staff.
November 8, 2010 Saskatchewan Gets Tough on Animal Abuse.
September 30, 2010 6th Annual Animal Welfare Conference Wraps Up.
September 25, 2010 New Saskatchewan SPCA board.
July 14, 2010 Precedent-setting verdict handed down in animal cruelty case.
July 10, 2010 Government must give SPCA resources to enforce rules.
July 6, 2010 Saskatchewan SPCA asks for public support.
June 24, 2010 Outlook-area cattle owners plead guilty.
June 18, 2010 Update on dogs rescued from Foam Lake area breeder.
June 9, 2010 Rescued dogs urgently need your help!
May 25, 2010 Beechy-area farmer found guilty in animal distress case.
March 25, 2010 Work One Hour campaign helps animals in distress.
March 5, 2010 Saskatchewan horses need your help!
January 18, 2010 Animal neglect case results in $3,000 fine.
December 16, 2009 The SSPCA welcomes Ed Applin to the team as a full-time Animal Protection Officer.
December 3, 2009 The SSPCA welcomes Sandra Anderson to the team as Project Manager.
August 26, 2009 Animal Protection Officer investigates deaths at the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
March 6, 2009 Cattle Seizure.
November 4, 2008 Dealing with the Situation before it becomes a Crisis.


Animal Welfare News

LifestockWelfare.com offers resources and information relating to farm animal welfare. Research Watch is a quarterly publication containing fully credited items.

Date Article
October 29, 2010 Coping with Poor Quality Forages.
May 12, 2008 Equine Health and Welfare Policy and Position Statement on Equine Euthanasia
May 12, 2008 Equine Health and Welfare Terms of Reference
May 5, 2007 Humane treatment of livestock One woman's work has lead to profound changes
April 18, 2007 Animal Welfare Should be Based on Reason, Science and Experience
March 29, 2007 Animals require pain relief: expert
March 19, 2007 Beef farmer Aart Okkema believes in animal welfare
February 12, 2007 Act now to stop bad animal cruelty legislation from becoming law
February 8, 2007 Montreal SPCA fights critics
February 6, 2007 Montreal SPCA’s funding queried
February 1, 2007 Maple Leaf to phase out sow gestation stalls
January 23, 2007 New speaker program puts farm animal welfare on the agenda