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Choosing a Groomer

Imagine how you would look and feel if you never bathed, brushed your hair, or trimmed your nails. To be healthy and happy, your companio...

NBSPCA Sees Gains in Pet Establishment Licensing

Fredericton, May 31, 2011 - Last year the government of New Brunswick introduced regulations surrounding the licensing of Pet Establishmen...

Rural Dog Tag Outlets

Laws in the province of New Brunswick require that all dog owners buy dog tags and that the dogs be registered with the NB SPCA which ha...

Choosing a Groomer
Imagine how you would look and feel if you never bathed, brushed your hair, or trimmed your nails. To be healthy and happy, your companio...
NBSPCA Sees Gains in Pet Establishment Licensing
Fredericton, May 31, 2011 - Last year the government of New Brunswick introduced regulations surrounding the licensing of Pet Establishmen...
Rural Dog Tag Outlets
Laws in the province of New Brunswick require that all dog owners buy dog tags and that the dogs be registered with the NB SPCA which ha...

December 2011 Newsletter

We are pleased to announce that the December 2011 issue of the New Brunswick SPCA is now available!

Click to download the newsletter in PDF format.

From the President's Message: "Much has been accomplished in the past year, but there remains much to be done. I know those reading this letter whether in print or in a digital format share the desire to continually move forward in improving animal welfare in the province of New Brunswick. For that I am very thankful and look forward to meeting, with you, the challenges of the upcoming year."

In this issue:

President's Message - Christmas 2011
Executive Director’s Message
The story of rescue-horse, Buster
Kibble Pet Food Bank Network
Holiday Safety Tips for Pets

NBSPCA Sees Gains in Pet Establishment Licensing

dogs with collars

Fredericton, May 31, 2011 - Last year the government of New Brunswick introduced regulations surrounding the licensing of Pet Establishments in the province. Since its inception, the Pet Establishment Licensing has grown significantly and the number of applications received has steadily increased. Since June 2010 the New Brunswick SPCA has been working diligently with partners, stake-holders and interest groups in establishing procedures and processes that ensure the mandate of the SPCA under the direction of government is being fulfilled and that inspections are carried out in a fair and equitable manner.

The goal of Pet Establishment Licensing according to Paul Melanson, Chief Animal Protection Officer for the NBSPCA, “is to ensure that there are standards for the care of animals and standards for those who are required to be inspected, whether it is a pet store, a breeder, a kennel or shelter.”
The new regulations represent a fundamental shift in the way the NBSPCA goes about inspecting premises and issuing licenses. The new regulations set a standard of care that will ensure the health and safety of animals, owners and customers of these establishments. As Chief Melanson says “This brings a uniform standard across the province of New Brunswick. Establishments must now meet both the CVMA Codes of Practice as well as Provincial regulations in order to pass inspection and be licensed for business in New Brunswick.”

Why Dogs and Pickup Trucks Don't Mix

Dogs who are riding in the backs of pickup trucks may look like they're having fun. Noses testing the wind and ears flopping, they seem to be enjoying the trip—and they get to go places with their owners. But they're not safe: When you transport your dog in the open bed of your pickup, you endanger both your dog and other motorists.

If your truck hits a bump, or if you step on the brakes suddenly or swerve to avoid an obstacle, your dog can easily be thrown from the truck bed and onto the road. Chances are, this will injure or kill your dog. But even if it doesn't, being struck by another vehicle probably will. Also, other drivers may cause an accident by swerving to avoid hitting your dog.

If you must transport your dog in a pickup truck, put him in the cab with you in a travel crate or other pet carrier, or a restraining harness / safety belt. If you have an extended cab, have your pet ride in the back portion of the cab where he will be away from the front windshield. It is not safe for your dog to ride in the bed of a pickup even with a restraint. In fact, there have been cases where dogs restrained by leashes or harnesses have been strangled or dragged after being thrown from a truck bed.