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(OSPCA also known as the Ontario Humane Society)
1-888-668-7722
Calls to the Hotline are confidential:
OSPCA Inspectors and agents are empowered by the Ontario Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals Act and charged with the responsibility of relieving an
animal's distress. Every animal welfare situation is evaluated on its own merit.
After assessing a situation, the OSPCA inspector or agent can request, if
necessary, that a producer provide for the proper care (sufficient feed, bedding
and veterinary care) of his or her animals.
When assistance is needed, the OSPCA will attempt to find
elp for the producer to deal with the situation. This may include bringing
in additional resources such as a large animal veterinarian, commodity group
staff and/or Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) staff to help sort
out the problem.
If required the OSPCA can also:
- issue orders requiring producers to provide adequate animal care
- seize and remove animals from the farm in order to provide the animals with the necessary care
- lay charges under the Criminal Code of Canada or other animal welfare legislation
The Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC) Animal Care Helpline
519-837-1326
Calls to the Helpline are confidential:
The Helpline service is provided by the Ontario Farm Animal Council to assist
farmers in providing adequate or improved care for their animals.
The Helpline is a farmer helping farmer service of advice and referral.
Calls received by the Helpline are forwarded to the appropriate commodity group
for follow up and/or a farm visit.
Commodity organizations have designated producers and fieldstaff who will assist
the farmer in difficulty by providing the advice, referrals or support that
is necessary to correct the situation.
The Helpline can provide the help necessary to prevent and correct sub standard
animal care.
The Helpline accepts cases involving most agricultural animals: beef, hogs,
dairy, chicken (meat and laying types), turkey, deer, and rabbits. Cases related
to other types of livestock can be reported to the Helpline and will be turned
over to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA).
Helpline services are available Monday to Friday during regular business hours.
Source: Ontario Farm Animal Council, Autumn 2003
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