Horse rescues in Alberta provide critical support for neglected, abandoned, and injured horses. By sponsoring or adopting a horse, you offer these animals a second chance at a healthy, fulfilling life. Organizations like Horse Heroes Alberta and Bear Valley Rescue work tirelessly to provide these animals with the care and attention they need, but they rely on community support to sustain their efforts. Here’s a guide to what it means to sponsor or adopt a horse and how you can contribute to Alberta’s growing horse welfare movement.
Why Sponsor or Adopt a Horse?
Rescued horses often come from challenging backgrounds, including neglect, abuse, or abandonment. As horse rescues operate mainly through Read More
Animal welfare at auction markets is a critical issue in Canada, where farmed animals are frequently exposed to risks associated with transport, handling, and disease. As livestock is bought and sold at these markets, they endure significant stress and health challenges. To protect animal welfare, a comprehensive legal framework is in place, governed by both federal and provincial regulations. In Alberta, this includes specific laws that set standards for humane treatment, transport, and biosecurity. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) emphasizes that auction markets, as transitional assembly sites for marketing livestock, present unique risks to animal welfare that should be minimized through standardized procedures and national standards. This Read More