Animal Care & Control Centre
13550 - 163 Street T5V 0B2 Edmonton, AB, Canada

February is Pet Dental Month! Our pet’s dental care is one of the most overlooked areas of animal care and neglecting it Just like human's need to brush their teeth, keeping your pet’s teeth clean and healthy is essential in preventing infection of the gums and teeth. It's never too early (or late) to start. Create a routine and start slow. recommendations include starting with gauze wrapped around your finger with a broth they like to get them accustomed to the process. From... there you can move to a finger brush or a soft toothbrush. There's nothing like a freshly cleaned set of chompers.

Are you looking for a fun way to spend the afternoon with your dog? Today is a beautiful day to enjoy the sunshine and explore a new river valley trail or visit an off-leash park. https://www.edmonton.ca//parks_riverv/off-leash-sites.aspx

Congratulations to our friends at Berkeley's Place on the successful launch of their Pet School 101 Podcast. The podcast can be found on Spotify and Apple. We look forward to listening in and learning from the many great guests you have lined up.

It's hard to believe that Christmas is just a day away. As this Christmas will be different for us all, it's also a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your pet. Here are some fun ideas to consider: - Bake Holiday pet treats (check online for recipes) - Make a donation in your pet's name... - Binge watch holiday movies together https://www.dogingtonpost.com/best-holiday-movie-to-watch-/ - Make an ornament for your pet - Give them a stocking of their own filled with pet friendly treats and toys for enrichment. Many of these can be fun DIY crafting activities for the whole family. - Get outside. Explore the City's dog parks and our beautiful river valley pathways. If you have ideas on fun activities to do with your pet, please feel free to share them.

Happy New Year! Do your plans include a trip to an off-leash park to spend quality time outdoors with your four-legged friend? If they do, be sure to keep your dog at a safe distance from frozen lakes, ponds or streams. The ice can be deceiving and it weakens during regular thawing periods. Keep your dog close to you by using voice commands or temporarily attaching their leash near frozen bodies of water. For more information visit edmonton.ca/goodyegdog.

As the snow continues to fall, here are some indoor activities you can do with your pets as the cold sneaks in: Create a scavenger hunt Schedule a playdate Teach them a new trick Play hide-and-seek... Create your own indoor obstacle course Blow bubbles What enrichment activities do you use to keep your pet entertained indoors? Share your tips and tricks. Please remember that although allowed to roam, cats are safest in the warmth of your home. Even if your cat is an indoor cat, it is still important that they have valid ID with current owner information in case they slip out. A valid ID and license makes it easier for the Finder to contact you should your cat get lost, or should it find its way to our care be reunited with you. https://www.edmonton.ca//p/pet-licences-for-residents.aspx

These are some of the lost faces in our facility looking to reunite with their owners. Visit edmonton.ca/pets, "Lost Your Pet" to view the full list. The website listing is updated every twenty minutes as new animals come in so check back often. If you wish to claim a pet or view a deceased animal, please contact 311 to book an appointment. Please note, we are a reunification centre, not an adoption facility.

Merry Christmas! It's time for you to place your vote in ACCC's annual door decorating competition. Your vote could WIN you a PET LICENCE for your cat or dog. Please place your votes in the comments below using hashtag # followed by the number of your chosen door (1,2,3) Voting will be open until noon tomorrow, December 23, at which time our winners will be announced. ... 1. Christmas Gift 2. #sELFIE 3. Up on the rooftop And remember, Christmas should be a fun filled evening for all. Keep your pets safe and stress free. Make sure your pets are in a happy and safe space in the house and be sure that they are wearing their ID and that your contact information is up to date should they sneak out.

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month When looking for the next perfect pet fit for our families, our instinct is to often head straight to the puppies and kittens, but it may be beneficial to look a little closer at the old dog or cat as there are many benefits to adopting a senior: - you are truly giving them a chance at the best years of their life - their appearance, behaviour and health are already established - they are relaxed and require less energy burning attentio...n - the seem to understand what you have done for them - you instantly become a HERO! We are thankful for our friends at ARTS Animal Rescue Fund for accepting so many of our unclaimed senior pets and their commitment to finding a furever home . https://dogtime.com//18712-november-is-national-adopt-a-se

November is national Pet Cancer Awareness month. Pets, like humans, have the potential of developing different types of cancer. National Pet Cancer Awareness month was established to inform the public on prevention, what to look for and treatment of cancer in pets. Cancer presents more commonly in dogs than cats, with diagnosis happening most often in middle-aged and senior pets. The veterinarian and research community has significantly developed this area of animal healthcare over the years. Regular vet visits, early detection and learning the warning signs of cancer are essential to the management of cancer in pets.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to our Facebook family! Thank you for all you have done throughout the year in reuniting found pets and promoting responsible pet ownership. Holiday hours for the facility are: December 24 - closed at 3:00 pm December 25 - closed... December 26 - closed December 31 - closed at 3:00 pm If your matter is urgent, please call 311. Found animals currently in our facility are listed at edmonton.ca/pets

I’ve found a cat and talked to my neighbours, put up posters, utilized a paper collar, shared its photos and description in social media groups like Edmonton Lost & Found Pets and Edmonton & Area Lost Pets, and had it checked for a microchip. I’ve completed the appointment form, my appointment is confirmed and I am bringing the animal into ACCC. What happens next? ACCC follows the Animal Protection Act. The facility has a minimum hold period of three days if the animal doesn...’t have ID and ten days if the animal has ID. This gives the owner a chance to reunite with their pets but also keeps animals flowing through the system to ensure there is space and resources for new animals in need. When a hold period is complete and an animal goes unclaimed, the pet is now legally owned by the City of Edmonton. At this time, we can complete non emergent medical procedures, spay/neuter, and transfer to a partner for adoption (and hopefully its furever home).

T'was the day before Christmas and these are some of the lost faces in our facility looking to reunite with their owners. Visit edmonton.ca/pets, "Lost Your Pet" to view the full list. The website listing is updated every twenty minutes as new animals come in so check back often. If you wish to claim a pet or view a deceased animal, please contact 311 to book an appointment. Please note, we are a reunification centre, not an adoption facility.

As winter starts to settle in, please be sure that you take the time to prepare your pet(s) for colder weather. Winter Pet Safety Tips: - Dress for the weather and limit exposure - Never leave your pet alone in a cold car... - Keep dogs on leash at all times - Wipe paws and underside after being outside - Be aware of cats under warm vehicles If you see an animal without proper food, water or shelter, or that has been left alone for more than 24 hours, call 311. Call 911 if you see an animal that is in imminent danger or showing signs of serious distress. https://www.edmonton.ca//pets_wildl/animal-protection.aspx

On this snowy December morning, these are some of the lost faces in our facility looking to reunite with their owners. Visit edmonton.ca/pets, "Lost Your Pet" to view the full list. The website listing is updated every twenty minutes as new animals come in so check back often. If you wish to claim a pet or view a deceased animal, please contact 311 to book an appointment. Please note, we are a reunification centre, not an adoption facility.

Here are four safety tips for your pets this Christmas: 1. Christmas Trees - If you have decided to put up a real Christmas tree, please bear in mind that Tree water may contain pesticides, fertilizer and even aspirin or other chemicals. Drinking this water can cause poisoning in cats and dogs 2. Ribbons and Tinsel - Often shiny and very distracting, this string like material may cause a dangerous linear foreign body obstruction that requires surgery. Avoid using loose tinsel... or other string-like materials and opt for safer pet friendly items. 3. Holiday Plants and flowers - Poinsettias are known for their toxicity to pets, but they tend to have only mildly toxic effects. Holly and mistletoe are more dangerous if ingested. Flowers such as lilies and amaryllis are especially dangerous. 4. Human Treats - A highlight of Christmas for many is all the delicious food - the Christmas chocolate, turkey, gravy, and stuffing the works. Keep the sweets and the leftovers out of reach of your family pets. Chocolate and anything sweetened with Xylitol can be toxic to your pets. Instead, make sure that you have special pet safe treats on hand. Make sure this Christmas is special for your pets - provide them with chew toys, new balls, a stuffed catnip or an interactive toy.

December is National Cat Lovers Month! There’s nothing that brightens your day more than the love of a pet. December is dedicated to all of the cat lovers out there and our feline friends. What do you have planned for your feline pet this month? Share your ideas and be entered to win a pet licence.... We’ll get things started - Share photos of your purr-fect partners in crime. This weekend you can even participate in virtual Santa photos with EHS. - Smother them in love, pats, cuddles and attention - Buy products that support local animal shelters and rescues, or donate to your favourite one - Create some DIY toys. This is something that our team does regularly to provide enrichment to the animals in our care

Christmas is fast approaching and many of us are looking for that perfect gift for our loved one. As you sit there pondering, you see it...there on your tv....the romantic lead wins over the woman of his dreams with a brand new pet but what that film doesn’t show is if the woman of his dreams was ready for a brand new pet or all of the work that’s required to own that pet. Before you purchase a pet here are a few things to consider: - pets should be included as a member of th...e family - financials should be considered in relation to day to day care, yearly fees and emergency needs - puppies and kittens grow to be adults and require your time and commitment to their development and enrichment - caged pets require daily maintenance - consider long term. Unforeseen changes such as moving, babies, divorces and loss of jobs all affect your pet. What are your thoughts on pets as gifts? https://www.petmd.com//evr_multi_10_things_consider_before

If you are looking for something fun to do with your pet to ring in the holidays this year, our friends at EHS are hosting a virtual photo booth for their annual Pet Pics with Santa.

You may have read online or in the media that there is an outbreak of kennel cough in Edmonton. Kennel cough is a respiratory infection in dogs caused by a wide range of bacteria and viruses. It is a very easily transmittable disease among dogs and can be transferred through air (sneeze/cough) or surface. It cannot be passed on to humans. The main symptom of kennel cough is a consistent forceful cough but may include other symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, or eye dischar...ge. It is important to the health and wellbeing of your pet that you follow their immunization schedule. If you are not certain when your pet’s last vaccination was, give your veterinarian a call to confirm. Ensuring that your pets vaccinations are up to date is imperative to protect them from illness and disease including kennel cough, distemper, parvo, rabies, and more. https://www.albertaanimalhealthsource.ca//vaccinations-are

Let's do this together, Edmonton! Please continue to: * Minimize contact with others, wear a mask * Listen to & follow public health restrictions... * Be kind + compassionate to one another * Support local businesses Bend the curve, stop the spread, protect Edmonton’s healthcare system.

I’ve found a cat, dog, or small animal and talked to my neighbours, put up posters, utilized a paper collar, shared its photos and description in social media groups like Edmonton Lost & Found Pets and Edmonton & Area Lost Pets, and had it checked for a microchip. I need to bring it into Animal Care & Control. What are my next steps? Book an appointment to bring the animal into the facility.... Intake appointment can be made online via edmonton.ca/pets or by calling 311. Once you’ve reached this page, there are four appointment options. You can select the specific type of appointment you would like to book. - Ill, Injured, or in Distress - Found Dog - Found Cat Upon completion of your form it will be submitted to the ACCC team and a member will be in touch with you to book your appointment to bring the animal in.

Reunited...and it feels so good! This is Daisy and her human. You may recall Daisy’s face from last Friday morning’s FB post.. Daisy went missing from a home in Saskatchewan approximately two months ago and found herself traveling 925 km to Edmonton. She was fortunately turned into the EPS who brought her to ACCC. Thanks to her microchip, we were able to reunite with her owner on Sunday. This is a great reminder of the importance of making sure your animal is microchipped an...d licensed and that your microchip information is kept up-to-date. https://www.edmonton.ca//p/pet-licences-for-residents.aspx See more

Check your Vehicle As the cold settles in, animals that find themselves outdoors search for warmth. Cats in particular tend to gravitate towards vehicles and the warmth of the engine. Before you leave home for the day, check around your car, between your tires, and please take a moment to give a few knocks on the hood of your car to make sure that a cat hasn’t hidden underneath or inside the engine for warmth. Please also refrain from using antifreeze. Many antifreeze brand...s use ethylene glycol as the main ingredient which is considered toxic for cats. A safer alternative is using a non-toxic brand made with propylene. Keep antifreeze out of reach and clean up spills. Please remember that cats are safest at home and live longer, healthier lives but should still have valid ID with current owner information in case they slip out. https://www.edmonton.ca//p/pet-licences-for-residents.aspx

We will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2020 for Remembrance Day. Regular hours will resume Thursday, November 12, 2020. All emergency and essential services will be maintained.

As we find ourselves welcoming in the Winter weather, the snow falling and the temperature dropping, we need to ensure that we’re prepared as well. Please be sure to include your pets in that preparation. - Keep your pets inside all animals are still at risk for hypothermia and frostbite if they stay outside for too long. - Know their limits and be prepared to adjust the length of your daily walk. If your puppy is raising its paws it may be time to take it inside and warm... it up. - Protect paws from salt the salt and ice melt used on sidewalks, roads and parking lots can cause damage to our pets paws. Be sure to thoroughly wipe down paws and bellies after being outside to remove any wayward salt or chemicals.

Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week Did you know that the first week of November is National Animal Shelter & Rescue Appreciation Week? We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the great rescues and shelters in the City of Edmonton who go above and beyond to help animals in our community find their second chance at life and find their Furever Home. We celebrate you! https://www.albertaanimalhealthsource.ca//what-look-animal

Service Update - Effective November 4, the ACCC will resume the intake of all stray animals which now includes feral cats and cats brought into ACCC in a trap. ACCC continues to suspend all walk-in services. An admittance appointment is required for all services including if you need to claim your pet or want an animal scanned for a microchip. Appointments can be made by calling 311 or visiting edmonton.ca/pets. Priority appointments will be given to those animals that are:... - In distress - Injured (wounds, limping, bleeding) - Visibly ill (thin, weak, not mobile, any discharge from eyes or nose) - Very pregnant (imminent birth) - Kittens under two months who appear to have no mother - Outside when the temperatures have dropped below -20 degrees celsius with the windchill and where the finder is unable to bring the animal inside Although ACCC is accepting feral and trapped cats with an appointment, most healthy cats do not need to be brought into the shelter. In fact, many cats are not lost as they are permitted to roam under City Bylaws. When cats are lost, they are 10 times more likely to be reunited with their owner or caregiver if they are left where they were found than if they are removed and taken to a shelter. Cats such as feral cats, owned outdoor cats or community ‘stray’ cats, can also be left where they were found as they are used to being or living outside. Please note: Feral cats live outdoors and avoid human contact. They have either never had any contact with humans or contact with humans have diminished over time. They do not allow themselves to be handled by people and their behaviour is considered wild. They are extremely unlikely to ever become pets or enjoy living indoors. In general, once they reach a certain age, most feral cats cannot be rehabilitated or adopted. By taking them out of their natural environment and bringing them into the shelter, they are exposed to unnecessary stress which is detrimental to their welfare and may lead to them being humanely euthanized if no other option for outtake exists. If you find a lost cat that is healthy you can: - Look for a City of Edmonton tag and call 311 to see if they have contact information for the owner. - Bring the animal into a veterinary clinic or make an appointment with ACCC to check for a microchip. - Walk the animal around the neighbourhood and talk to residents. Place Found Cat Posters around the neighbourhood and in mailboxes. - Use online platforms like Facebook and Kijijji to find the owner. - Post a photo and details on Edmonton Lost and Found Pets page, Edmonton & Area Lost Pets and other community pages. - Print off a paper collar and place on the cat with your name and number on it. For more information you can visit: https://www.edmonton.ca//p/animal-care-control-centre.aspx

Are you looking for a little help with your rodent population? Do you or someone you know live on an acreage and have a heated barn or heated outdoor structure? Do you feel that your acreage or farm might be a great fit for the addition of a Barn Buddy? We are looking for a few good folks to join our Barn Buddies program and provide some unclaimed feral cats with a second chance at life. Please note that ferals are not lap/indoor cats. They are vaccinated/microchipped/fixed ...and are free of charge to the right home (donations to cover expenses are appreciated). For more information about our Barn Buddy program, and how you can participate, please visit the link below. https://www.edmonton.ca//pets_wild/barn-buddy-program.aspx See more

Happy Monday! We hope you and your pets had a safe and fun Halloween this weekend. We wanted to thank everyone who took the time to vote in our pumpkin carving contest. The winning pumpkin was Pumpkin #5 The Haunted Mansion Congratulations to Anne Pratchler! You are the winner of a one year pet license. A member of our team will be in touch shortly.... If you need to renew or purchase your pet licence, please visit Even indoor pets can slip away and get lost. That's what a licence is for. A pet licence is a unique ID that tells us your pet belongs to you. It allows us to reunite the two of you more quickly if your pet ever gets lost or displaced in an emergency. https://www.edmonton.ca//p/pet-licences-for-residents.aspx

Halloween apples! Trick or Treat! Please take a moment to vote for your favourite pumpkin in ACCC’s annual pumpkin carving contest. The entries this year are pretty spectacular! Your vote could WIN you a PET LICENCE for your cat or dog.... Please place your votes in the comments below using a hashtag (#) followed by the number of your chosen pumpkin (1, 2, 3...). Voting will close Monday, November 2 at NOON. And remember, Halloween should be a fun filled evening for all. Keep your pets safe and stress free. Make sure your pets are in a happy and safe space in the house and be sure that they are wearing their ID and that your contact information is up to date should they sneak out. From all of us here at Animal Care & Control Centre, we wish you a Happy Halloween!

As we put the final touches on our Halloween costumes, pour our bowls of candy, and prepare for the ghouls, goblins, princesses, princes, and superheroes, don’t forget to have a plan in place for your pets. Some tips to consider: Hide the treats Please remember that the treats we love at Halloween are often some of the most toxic to pets. Chocolate in all forms and sugar free candies containing the sugar substitute xylitol can cause serious problems for our furry friends. B...e careful with costumes - You know your pet best. If they are comfortable being dressed up make sure the costume doesn’t limit his/her movement, sight or ability to breathe bark or meow. Keep your eyes open for pieces that could present a choking hazard. Keep pets calm, safe and easily identifiable If your pet isn’t a huge fan of trick or treaters coming to your door, arrange for them to be in a different area of your home for the period of time you are handing out candy (maybe look at getting them their own special treat for enrichment). This will also keep them safe and prevent a possible escape. If they react strongly to the sound of the doorbell, you may wish to sit outside to hand out candy. Jack-o-lanterns are beautiful but can also pose risks - make sure that if using candles you keep your pet clear of this area, or use the fake candles you can find at the dollar store. Do you and your pet dress up? What will your costumes be this year?

Do you or someone you know live on an acreage and have a heated barn or heated outdoor structure? Are you in need of a little help with your rodent population? We have a some feral cats that are looking to be your Barn Buddy. This program gives unclaimed feral cats a second chance at a natural life and gives you assistance with managing your rodent numbers. Please note that ferals are not lap/indoor cats. They are vaccinated/microchipped/fixed and are free of charge to the r...ight home (donations to cover expenses are appreciated). For more information about our Barn Buddy program, and how you can participate, please visit the link below. https://www.edmonton.ca//pets_wild/barn-buddy-program.aspx