Edmonton Animals News Today

Once again, a shortage of shelter space has forced the Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) in Edmonton to temporarily stop accepting healthy animals.

Peaches, an Edmonton-based cat, is on a journey to lose 4.5 pounds, in part through swimming therapy. Along the way he’s gained tens of thousands of followers on TikTok.

Peaches, an Edmonton-based cat, is on a journey to lose 4.5 pounds, in part through swimming therapy. Along the way he's gained tens of thousands of followers on TikTok.

SCARS said it fears it won’t be able to care for pets in emergency situations, like one found near Lloydminster that had been shot in the legs and abandonded.

SCARS said it fears it won't be able to care for pets in emergency situations, like one found near Lloydminster that had been shot in the legs and abandonded.

The parks could become permanent based on the success of the six-month pilot and if feedback from users is positive, the city said.

The parks could become permanent based on the success of the six-month pilot and if feedback from users is positive, the city said.