December 12, 2022
The City of Edmonton’s Animal Protection Act Unit is looking to speak to anyone who recently boarded their dog or cat with Happy Doggie Daycare, 9909 73 Avenue, Edmonton.
On December 9, 2022, officers seized 21 animals under the Animal Protection Act (APA) from Happy Doggie Daycare after receiving a complaint about the wellbeing of the animals. While six animals have been reunited with their owners or the owners have been found, most have yet to be identified.
“The animals that we seized are all being cared for by our staff at the Animal Care & Control Centre and are in stable condition,” said Acting Sergeant Olivia Rogiani with the Animal Protection Act Unit. “While our investigation is still ongoing, we really want to see these animals reunited with their owners and are looking for anyone who may have recently boarded their pet at this facility.”
Owners who recently boarded their pet with this facility or who may have information of use to the investigation are encouraged to call the City of Edmonton at 311.
APA officers are continuing their investigation. The business has voluntarily closed their doors at this time.
Under the APA, a person who owns or is in charge of an animal:
- Must ensure that the animal has adequate food and water,
- Must provide the animal with adequate care when the animal is wounded or ill,
- Must provide the animal with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold, and
- Must provide the animal with adequate shelter, ventilation and space.
Owners should be vigilant that their pets will be well cared for and the facility is safe while choosing a pet boarding business.
“We recommend pet owners do a walk-through of the facility before leaving their animal and look to ensure that animals have adequate space to roam, access to adequate food and water and conditions look clean and safe,” said Rogiani. “It could be a red flag if owners are not permitted to do a walk through before they leave their pet.”
