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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) has sent out today a press release in which it is explained that MAPAQ  is now responsible for the inspection activities relating to the safety and well being of cats and dogs that were previously performed by ANIMA-Québec . This change is the result of a decision made jointly with ANIMA-Quebec, which …

According to an email sent out yesterday by the founder and president of Centre D’Intervention Animal, Micheline Robitaille, Anima Quebec has ceased its activities. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has not confirmed or denied such claims.  Ms. Robitaille says that MAPAQ is unwilling to give any further information at the moment. It is unknown if MAPAQ will use …

Major disappointment for SPA Canada and for Quebec pets SPA Canada are shocked with the result of the filing of the Animal Health Protection Act on P-42 today. For several years, SPA Canada is campaigning against cruelty to animals and more specifically against puppy mills. Following our political pressures we were able to rally people and get a paper petition …

It’s all very well and good to say you want change. Or to shake your head when you hear about an animal abuser getting nothing but a slap on the wrist. It’s also easy to turn a blind eye, believing someone else will speak up for what you believe in. But in order to improve lives of companion animals in …

    May 4, 2011 The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Minister responsible for the Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Nord-du-Québec and Abitibi-East MP, Mr Pierre Corbeil, gave the order yesterday that the pound Berger Blanc has to undergo specific conditions for the procedure of certain activities within the institution. All euthanasia must be performed under close supervision and direction of a …