Our Thoughts On “Imported” Rescue Dogs….
This editorial is written in response to this article, which appeared in the Calgary Sun recently: http://www.calgarysun.com/2012/01/10/calgary-animal-shelters-have-bone-to-pick-with-international-pet-rescue-groups The Calgary Humane Society is perfectly right to say that there is a lot to clean up in our own backyard in regards to helping animals. For decades, we have been facing a serious pet overpopulation problem that [...]
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January 16, 2012 |
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The Calgary Stampede – What A Waste of Animal’s Lives
On opening night of the Calgary Stampede, a horse was euthanized due to a “catastrophic” leg injury sustained in the fifth heat of the Chuckwagon races. This was not some freak accident, but the same kind of injury that has been seen repeatedly at the Stampede, costing the lives of countless horses over the years. This happened despite all of [...]
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July 9, 2011 |
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Say NO to Rodeo!
Pound Rescue does not merely oppose the risks or injury and death associated with the rodeo, but we view the entire spectacle as cruel and inhumane. Rodeos defy the entire concept of humane treatment of animals and in our opinion, violate human decency and compassion toward animals. To risk injuring or killing animals for nothing [...]
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June 27, 2011 |
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Actions Speak Louder Calgary
Why I support Actions Speak Louder Calgary After a decade of working in the “industry” the decision to support a retail ban of live animals comes easy. I first started volunteering at a Pet store when I was 10. My schedule was twice a week , 4 hours a shift. My duties were simple, [...]
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May 8, 2011 |
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The no-kill approach to animal rescue
In a few weeks, Pound Rescue will be celebrating our 15th year of operation as a no-kill organization. It has been 15 years of never-ending work, from a humble start to an organization helping hundreds of animals throughout Southern Alberta each year. We are in the midst of planning a gala event & fundraiser to commemorate [...]
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May 5, 2011 |
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