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Pets and Air Quality – Keep Pets Safe
Wildfire season is upon us. We know that poor air quality negatively affects us as humans, but how does it affect our pets? At EHS, we care about the health and safety of both you and your pets. Read on to find out how to keep your pets safe this wildfire season.
How Poor Air Quality Affects Pets
Poor air quality affects pets like humans in that they may experience an irritated throat and eyes, coughing and other smoke reactions.
Some dogs will experience more than these symptoms and may suffer more serious warning signs if they have […]
Emergency Pet Preparedness
Published: June 6, 2021 / Last Update: April 23, 2024
In Case of Emergency: Being Prepared with Your Pet
Unexpected trouble can unfortunately strike at any time. While it’s not something we like to think about, being prepared for an emergency in advance will give you peace of mind that both you and your pets will have what you need if a crisis occurs.
The following are recommendations for building your own pet emergency kits. You can also download and print the Government of Alberta’s Emergency Kit Checklist to be kept as part of your emergency kit. […]
Our CEO Reflects on 5 Years at EHS
Last week, I celebrated my 5-year anniversary at the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS). Looking back on the last five years, there is so much to reflect on and be proud of.
When I joined EHS as CEO, one of my priorities was to create a new strategic plan. I loved this process as I was able to engage with our community and staff to gather their feedback, allowing us to build a foundation on which EHS could grow. Within the strategic plan, we completed several new projects to help us achieve operational excellence, including a risk management framework, which has helped […]
Navigating Easter Safety with Pets
Spring is in the air! Easter is a fun-filled time when family assembles, flowers begin to bloom, and treats are consumed. Some favourite childhood memories include creeping down the stairs early in the morning to an Easter egg hunt and an Easter basket filled with goodies, including chocolate bunnies, eggs, and candy, laying on a bed of crinkle paper and wrapped in a beautiful basket covered in glittery foil paper. Sounds like the perfect Easter, doesn’t it?
But what about the furry companions in our lives? How can they partake in Easter celebrations while also being safe? This blog post will […]
Setting Our Sights on Our Next Strategic Plan
We’re seeking input from our community on EHS’ future
Four years ago, we set out to achieve an ambitious 2020 – 2024 Strategic Plan. But as the saying goes, “the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” We had no idea what the world would be facing just a few short months later. Despite having to pivot how we do our work countless times through the pandemic, we’ve been able to make incredible strides towards our goals – with your support.
Though we’re not quite at the finish line yet – and we’ll have more to share and celebrate […]
