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Recent stories about pets

Close-up of an orange cat laying on a carpet
engagement pets

Calls for public engagement: Animal advocacy, Windermere park, open spaces

Here are opportunities to inform decisions about animal advocacy, parks, open spaces, and more.

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A black and brown cat on a city sidewalk with a red temporary construction fence behind it
city council zoning

On the agenda: Zoning bylaw update, animal control, new budget process

This week, council committees will review the first year of the updated zoning bylaw, consider increased fines for animal attacks, and preview the new budget process that will begin in 2026.

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Three graphic novels that the province says contain nudity and graphic depictions of sex
engagement arts

Calls for public engagement: K-12 library books, open spaces, waste reduction

Here are opportunities to inform government decisions about books in school libraries, open spaces, waste reduction, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.

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An outdoor cat rubbing up against the side of a concrete building
engagement cycling

Calls for public engagement: Pets, missing links, priority growth areas

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning about gaps in active transportation, animals and pet ownership, and potential rezoning in identified growth areas. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.

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A cat standing on grass and rubbing up against a concrete slab
city council region

Calls for public engagement: Animal bylaw, Castle Downs Park, St. Albert land use

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including Edmonton's animal bylaw, concept plans for Castle Downs Park, and updates to St. Albert's land use bylaw.

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A medium-sized dog on a leash lies on a sidewalk in the sun
city council region

Calls for public engagement: Animal control, district planning, and a museum

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including Edmonton's district planning and animal policies, as well as the feasibility of a museum in Strathcona County.

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A light-brown poodle with floofy ankles relaxes beside a water dish, its leash loose on the ground, while an attentive German shepherd looks up at a human lightly holding its leash in a taproom
business city council

Training class promises pleasant public pups

An Edmonton dog daycare and training facility offers behavioural classes to help dogs and their owners prepare for a public realm that is increasingly open to their presence.

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Two women with clipboards stand in a pet store in front of a sign that reads "Share your feedback on the current pet bylaw"
city council pets

Festival not only celebrates cats but also helps them

To mark the return of the Edmonton International Cat Festival, Linda Hoang joined Episode 221 of Speaking Municipally to discuss all things cat-related.

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A sample of dog toys for sale on the Preet website, shaped like an artichoke, a pizza, a lotus flower, a cookie, and a four-leaf mat
business technology

Startup founder shifts from snow removal to pet toys

After exiting from home services company Yardly, Sheldon Zhang has launched Preet, a marketplace to connect independent brands selling pet supplies with retailers looking for unique products.

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