{"id":56681,"date":"2025-05-15T11:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spca.com\/la-spca-de-montreal-multipliera-ses-interventions-contre-la-cruaute-animale\/"},"modified":"2025-05-15T17:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T21:16:09","slug":"the-montreal-spca-ramps-up-efforts-to-combat-animal-cruelty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spca.com\/en\/the-montreal-spca-ramps-up-efforts-to-combat-animal-cruelty\/","title":{"rendered":"The Montreal SPCA Ramps Up Efforts to Combat Animal Cruelty"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Montr\u00e9al, May 14, 2025 \u2013 <\/b>Did you know the Montreal SPCA is much more than a shelter? It is also home to a team of special constables accredited by the Minist\u00e8re de la S\u00e9curit\u00e9 publique, working every day to fight neglect and cruelty toward animals.<\/strong> Led by former police lieutenant-detective Alain Tessier<\/strong>, the Montreal SPCA\u2019s Investigations Division operates far beyond the city: its animal protection officers have the authority to enforce Criminal Code<\/em> provisions<\/strong> related to cruelty and severe neglect of animals across Quebec. Until recently, however, the organization had to limit its operations outside the island due to lack of resources. In response to growing needs, the Montreal SPCA is now allocating more resources to its Investigations Division to cover a wider territory.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals returns to its original mission<\/strong><\/p>

Founded in Montr\u00e9al in 1869, the Montreal SPCA was the first Canadian organization dedicated to animal welfare. Initially focused on improving the living conditions of working horses, it has since significantly expanded its scope and diversified its areas of action. This transformation continues with the gradual transfer of animal services in several Montr\u00e9al boroughs to a new provider, who will take over as of January 2026.<\/strong> <\/p>

The arrival of this second top-tier animal services provider will be a welcome relief on the island of Montr\u00e9al, where the need is urgent. This will allow the SPCA to dedicate more resources to its core mission: protecting animals from neglect, cruelty and exploitation while safeguarding their well-being and interests.<\/strong> Starting this fall, a 24\/7 call centre will be launched<\/strong> to receive reports from across Quebec and assist both victims and witnesses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The number of animals seized in 2024 doubled, compared to 2023<\/strong><\/p>

In 2024 alone, the Montreal SPCA responded to 9,230 calls reporting abuse or cruelty, which is 15% more than in 2023. That is an average of over 25 calls per day!<\/strong> Even more striking, the organization was authorized to seize 179 animals in 2024, up from 57 the previous year.<\/strong> Additionally, the territory covered by the Montreal SPCA\u2019s Investigations Division expanded significantly last year. Beyond its cases in the city, new investigations were launched in the Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Eastern Townships, Outaouais, Abitibi, Laval, Lanaudi\u00e8re, Laurentians and Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie regions.<\/strong><\/p>

\u201cThere are more companion animals than ever, and today\u2019s socio-economic climate is leaving many people in increasingly vulnerable situations. More often than not, animal suffering goes hand in hand with human suffering,\u201d<\/strong> explains Laurence Mass\u00e9, Executive Director of the Montreal SPCA. \u201cApart from enforcing the law, our special constables also work to raise awareness and provide information and resources before resorting to more drastic measures.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Activities funded by public donations<\/strong><\/p>

The Investigations Division\u2019s involvement in cases involving regulatory offences is supported by the Minist\u00e8re de l\u2019Agriculture, des P\u00eacheries et de l\u2019Alimentation du Qu\u00e9bec (MAPAQ). However, it\u2019s public donations that enable the SPCA to fund its Investigations Division\u2019s enforcement of the Criminal Code, which applies to the most serious cases of cruelty or neglect.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A call for witnesses reaches one million people <\/strong><\/p>

On March 23, the Montreal SPCA took in a dog who had been gravely neglected. Skin and bones, the dog was so weak he could not even lift his head. \u201cFor many of our veterinarians, it was the most extreme case of emaciation they\u2019d ever seen,\u201d said Ms. Mass\u00e9. The story of this dog, named Linus, moved all of Quebec: the call for witnesses issued to shed light on the cause of his condition was seen by one million people, thanks to the power of community mobilization.<\/strong> <\/p>

For several weeks, as the investigation progressed, the care team feared for Linus\u2019s life. He has since become a symbol of the SPCA\u2019s mission, now more than ever underscoring the organization\u2019s vital role. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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An investigation into the case was submitted for review on Thursday, May 8, to the Directeur des poursuites criminelles et p\u00e9nales (DPCP), and the Montreal SPCA hopes justice will be served.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you witness animal cruelty or neglect, report it here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

To support the Montreal SPCA, visit this page.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Source:<\/strong>\u00a0Montreal SPCA www.spca.com\/en\/<\/p>

Media information:<\/b><\/p>

T\u00f6k communications 514-247-0526\u00a0<\/p>

Marie-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Avon, mariehelene@tokcommunications.ca<\/p>

About the Montreal SPCA<\/strong>
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