Animal Protection

What Does the Animal Protection Department Do?

 

Edmonton Humane Society Peace Officers with the Animal Protection Services perform the following duties:

• Investigate animal cruelty complaints within the City of Edmonton.
  In some cases, we also work with several other organizations; the Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Health Services, Mental Health, Edmonton's Animal Services and Bylaw Departments, and Alberta Children's Services Department.

 

• Inspect pet stores, zoos, and other local facilities/events that involve animals.
  (Note: The Edmonton Humane Society does not necessarily endorse the facilities or events that it inspects).
  Examples of these events are as follows:
  • Petting Zoos
  • Circus Animal Acts
  • Edmonton Valley Zoo
  • Canadian Finals Rodeo
  • Edmonton Northlands Racetrack
  • Chuck Wagon Races (Capital Exhibition)
  • Capital Exhibition animal rides and exhibits
  • West Edmonton Mall underwater exhibits

 

The Peace Officers also provide other professional services such as:

• Edmonton Humane Society Ride-Along Program
• Grant MacEwan College Police & Security Program Student Placement
• Inspections for Edmonton Humane Society animal fostering program
• School and Public Presentations

Please note: Edmonton Humane Society Peace Officers are often investigating complaints so they may not be available to answer the phone. Please leave a message as officers check their voice mail frequently throughout the day.  If you are experiencing a serious animal emergency where there is a risk of death or serious injury, please call the EPS complaint line at 780-423-4567.