Canadian Federation of Humane Societies

1. Worked collaboratively with individuals and organizations representing the livestock industry retail sector veterinarians and ngo's regarding improvements to farm animal care animal transportation animals in science animals in emergencies and humane slaughter 2. Accreditation program for members 3. Publish newsletters on general animal welfare issues. 4. Enhanced the organization's website to improve access and relevance for both the public and member agencies 5. Utilized web-based initiatives to educate canadians about responsible pet ownership 6. Worked with experts to create training and resources materials on prosecution of animal cruelty and on the links between animal violence and human violence 7. Conducted research and public education on improving animal shelter statistics animal welfare indicators animal sheltering animal protection and animal welfare. 8. Provided support for humane education 9. Operated and maintained an online national pet food banking system 10 operated a program to support women with animals experiencing gender-based violence and safety planning 11 developed and operated a program to engage men and boys as allies in preventing gender-based violence and safety planning 12 delivered a nation animal welfare conference to 450 animal welfare professionals