When you need information, advice, or support for better animal treatment, we’re here to help.
While we do not run a shelter and are not a rescue organization, we work towards our goals in other ways – through legislation, education, and public outreach. The following resources are some of our best tools in creating a more just environment for Saskatchewan’s animals, and in turn, ensuring a better future for all.
Animal Care
Pet Care
Find out how to best care for and treat your domestic animals, ensuring a long and happy life.
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Livestock
Farm animals are a staple of Saskatchewan life – and they are worthy of humane treatment, too.
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Emergency Planning
Ensure your animals’ welfare can be maintained when disaster strikes by planning ahead for an emergency.
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Saskatchewan Animal Rescue Standards
The Saskatchewan Animal Rescue Standards are a practical reference for any rescue or shelter caring for homeless pets. The Standards provide guidance on acceptable practices and those that are not.
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Chronic Wasting Disease in Saskatchewan
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal, infectious disease of deer, elk, reindeer and moose (cervids) that affects the central nervous system.
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Feral Wild Boar Control Program
It is important for the public to report any wild boar sightings. Anyone can report a sighting and use the control program.
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Pets and Relationship Breakdowns
For many people, pets are considered part of the family and not mere items of personal property. However, in Saskatchewan, pets are defined as personal property according to The Family Property Act.
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Research Memo on Service Dogs and Their Handlers
This memorandum analyzes the legal framework surrounding service animals and the rights of their trainers under current legislation.
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Animal Welfare
Report Animal Cruelty
Find hotlines and online reporting tools to help animals in need of extra protection and care.
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Legislation
See past legislation regarding animal treatment, and read upcoming proposals and changes to established laws.
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Animal Welfare Organizations
A list of organizations that can assist with animal rescue or other interventions.
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The Link
About The Link
Find resources, studies, and support on the link between domestic violence and ongoing animal abuse.
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Animal Safekeeping
Here is useful information about where to keep animals safe in a situation involving domestic violence.
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ViolenceLink.ca
A site exploring the relationship between animal abuse and interpersonal violence.
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Pet-Friendly Housing
Rights of Tenants with Pets in Saskatchewan
Pet owners often have difficulty finding rental properties that accept pets. The primary objective of this project was to answer the question “Do Saskatchewan landlords have the right to prohibit the presence of pets in tenancy agreements?”
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USask Develops Pet-Friendly Rental Housing Guide
Paws in Places is a pet-friendly rental housing guide established by the University of Saskatchewan.
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Help us make their voices heard
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