Resources
Research & Reports
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McCreary Center Society and Paws for Hope 2020 Connections and Companionship II
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Animal Welfare Advisory Network of BC 2020 Animal Rescue Standards of Practice
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SFU’s FREDA Centre 2018 The Links between Pets and Intimate Partner Violence
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Paws For Hope 2016 A Snapshot of Companion Animal Welfare in British Columbia
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McCreary Centre Society 2016 Connections and Companionship: The health of BC youth with pets
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Annual Reports & Financials
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Paws for Hope 2019-2020 Annual Report
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2020 Financial Statements
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Paws for Hope 2018-2019 Annual Report
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2019 Financial Statements
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Paws for Hope 2017-2018 Annual Report
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2018 Financial Statements
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Paws for Hope 2016-2017 Annual Report
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Paws for Hope 2015-2016 Annual Report
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Paws For Hope 2014-2015 Annual Report
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Paws for Hope 2013-2014 Annual Report
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Paws for Hope 2012 Annual Report
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Dangerous Dog Legislation should be breed neutral.
Targeting specific breeds as a method to control dangerous dogs, discriminates against innocent members of that specific breed, and is not supported by scientific evidence that shows no one breed is inherently more dangerous than another. Breed specific legislation does not improve public safety because the factors that attribute to aggressive dog behaviour are not taken into consideration. The labeling of dangerous and banning of one specific breed can create a false sense of safety and removes the responsibility that should be required of pet guardians to properly socialize, train and care for dogs of all breeds.
The most effective way to reduce dog aggression incidences is through proactive legislation that focuses on education, common sense rules, and targeting factors that contribute to animal aggression. The City of Calgary is renowned for its progressive policies based on the following principles that have reduced incidences of animal aggression significantly.
- License and ID your pet
- Spay and neuter all pets
- Provide socialization, training, and medical care
- Don’t allow your pet to become a threat or nuisance
Paws for Hope Animal Foundation supports the position that dangerous dog legislation must be breed neutral as followed by:
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour (AVSAB)
- Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS)
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
- BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)