Proposed amendments to the Animal Protection Act to be presented today

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nova Scotia (November 8, 2011) –– The Department of Agriculture has advised the Nova Scotia SPCA that a number of proposed amendments provided by the Society to the Department have been incorporated into a new Bill that will be presented to the Legislature today at 1 pm.

The amendments include some housekeeping changes which provide for technical clarifications. These amendments are intended to improve the functioning of the Act.

"We look forward to seeing the Bill and are pleased with the Department of Agriculture's attention to our requests for improvements," said Executive Director Kristin Williams of the Nova Scotia SPCA.

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ABOUT THE NOVA SCOTIA SPCA

The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (Nova Scotia SPCA): Protecting animals from cruelty since 1877, the Nova Scotia SPCA is a registered charity, comprised of a network of Branches, which rely primarily on volunteers and donations to fund animal protection; care and rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane education. The Act to Protect Animals and Aid Animals in Distress mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws, making the Nova Scotia SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province. To learn more, visit www.spcans.ca.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Nova Scotia SPCA is to prevent abuse, neglect and cruelty to animals, and provide for province-wide leadership on matters that promote and improve the welfare of all animals through animal protection; care and rehabilitation; humane education; advocacy and engagement and collaboration with stakeholders.