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ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION [5 records]

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Record 1 2017-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Zoology
OBS

Founded in 1975, Canada's Accredited Zoos and Aquariums(CAZA) is a private charitable organization representing the country's leading zoological parks and aquariums. CAZA is committed to the advancement of accredited zoos and aquariums as humane agencies of animal welfare, conservation, science and education.

OBS

Mission. Unite the Canadian zoo and aquarium community in connecting people to nature through animals.

OBS

Canadian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums: title in effect from 1975 to 1997.

OBS

Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums: title in effect from 1997 to 2012.

OBS

Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums: title in effect since 2012.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Zoologie
OBS

Fondé en 1975, Aquariums et zoos accrédités du Canada (AZAC) est un organisme de bienfaisance privé qui représente les principaux aquariums et zoos du pays. AZAC favorise la reconnaissance des zoos et aquariums accrédités à titre d'organismes soucieux du bien-être, de la conservation, des connaissances scientifiques et de la sensibilisation envers les animaux.

OBS

Association canadienne des jardins zoologiques et des aquariums : nom en vigueur de 1975 à 1997.

OBS

Association des zoos et aquariums du Canada : nom en vigueur de 1997 à 2012.

OBS

Aquariums et zoos accrédités du Canada : nom en vigueur depuis 2012.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Protection of Farm Animals
  • Pets
OBS

The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is the only national organization representing humane societies and SPCAs [Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals] in Canada.... Since we were founded in 1957, we’ve earned our solid reputation and enviable credibility as the ’go-to’ national voice on animal welfare issues for industry, media, government, non-governmental organizations, and the public.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Protection des animaux (Agric.)
  • Animaux d'agrément

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Protection of Farm Animals
OBS

Also known as Saskatoon SPCA.

OBS

The Saskatoon SPCA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting a caring and humane attitude towards all living creatures; securing and enforcing laws that promote animal welfare and providing animal care services within our community.

Key term(s)
  • Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Saskatoon
  • Saskatoon Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society
  • Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society of Saskatoon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Protection des animaux (Agric.)
Key term(s)
  • Société pour la protection des animaux de Saskatoon
  • Société protectrice des animaux de Saskatoon

Spanish

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Record 4 2005-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
OBS

Our Mission. The Edmonton Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization that shelters and speaks for homeless and abused companion animals. Our Vision. Housed in a state of the art facility, the Edmonton Humane Society partners with the community to successfully find responsible life-long homes for every adoptable animal in its care and is recognized as an innovative leader in educating the public on animal welfare issues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux

Spanish

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Record 5 2004-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

The Animal Defence League of Canada is a not-for-profit organization which promotes animal rights/welfare.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmée par l'organisme.

Spanish

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