The Saskatchewan government has announced the establishment of a new humane society to provide enforcement of The Animal Protection Act in the province.
The province’s Ministry of Agriculture has reached a two-year funding agreement with Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, a non-profit corporation, to provide animal protection services beginning April 1, 2015.
The agreement provides the organization $610,000 a year for investigative services.
“Animal welfare is a top priority for our government,” Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said. “We welcome the opportunity to work with our new partner, Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan, to continue enforcement of the Act and ensure a sound animal welfare system throughout the province.”
The Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced earlier this year that it would not renew its contract with the ministry for animal protection services after March 31, 2015, due to its decision to focus on programs and services related to education and the prevention of animal cruelty.
