Edmonton Humane Society News

Updates from the Edmonton Humane Society

The Edmonton Humane Society has updated some of their protocols! Click on the links below to see them!

EHS has also updated their position statements, in particular, see 'Sterilization of Companion Animals' and 'Pediatric Sterilization of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits'. These can be found on our website:

https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/about/mission-values/position-statements/

Questions? Please feel free to reach out to the EHS Medical team or Dr. Disa Boyd <DBoyd@edmontonhumanesociety.com>!

Dr. Disa Boyd, B.V.M.S. , B. Sc (she/her/hers)

Head Veterinarian
Office: 780.491.3516
http://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com
Charity number 119231066 RR0001

For veterinary medical professionals with questions related to the veterinary care of an EHS adoptee: EHS Treatment Room Number: (780) 491-3512.

The Edmonton Humane Society has adapted and modified their services over the past year in response to provincial health measures to keep the community and our staff safe. EHS has increased virtual support and expanded resources available to pet owners on our website. For more information on EHS's relaunch strategy please see: https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/covid/

Download the EHS Presentation which was made at the EASAV AGM on March 22, 2021

Download the 2020-2024 EHS Strategic Plan

Other useful links and information

EHS - https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/what-we-do/services/lost-pets/

COVID and Pets

The CVMA recently published this statement: ‘currently, there is no evidence to suggest that animals infected by humans are playing a role in the spread of COVID-19. Human outbreaks are driven by person to person contact’. However, as this is a novel illness, please encourage owners who are ill with COVID-like symptoms to avoid close contact with pets.

Pet guardians who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 should follow these recommendations from PHAC:

Avoid close contact with pets - Do not snuggle or kiss them, or let them lick you, sit on your lap, or sleep in your bed
Avoid coughing and sneezing on your animals
Have another member of your household care for your animals - if this is not possible, always wash your hands before touching or feeding them
Limit your animal’s contact with other people and animals - this may mean keeping them indoors

Emergency Preparedness for your Pet

To prepare for potentially having to stay at home in quarantine for extended periods of time, we also recommend pet guardians do the following:

Have an extra two weeks supply of pet food and supplies available, including any medications
Identify an emergency pet sitter who could care for your pet(s) if you fall ill or need to be hospitalized
Prepare a sheet with the daily care instructions for the emergency pet sitter, and include your veterinarian’s contact information.

Found Animals - Don't Kit Nap the Kittens, a message from the City of Edmonton's Animal Care and Control Centre

"When we find a litter of tiny kittens, our good-hearted instincts tell us to rush to the aid of these fragile felines. Thankfully, just like a baby hare, human intervention is typically not required. The best thing you can do is leave them alone and wait for mom to return until they are self-sufficient. It is important that kittens remain with mom as long as possible because she offers the best chance of survival. If mom does not return within eight hours, or they are not self-sufficient, they need your help. Not to worry though, there are many options to save them.

Click on this link if you have found a kitten! https://www.edmonton.ca/residential_neighbourhoods/pets_wildlife/don-t-kit-nap-the-kittens.aspx

Finders of kittens can also contact EHS to find out more about the kitten programs, and to determine if truly orphaned. If the kittens are in need of care then the finder may request a Kitten kit, but should be aware that the finders will be asked to raise the kitten until 8 weeks of age. Go to our website for more information: https://www.edmontonhumanesociety.com/kitten-co-op/.

If you have any questions about our programs, please contact the Edmonton Humane Society admissions@edmontonhumanesociety.com.