Imagine walking out your door every day and seeing starving dogs in your community.

Many First Nations shoot dogs as a means of animal control. This form of violence has a negative impact on the community

Five children, two of them in Alberta, have been killed by dogs in First Nation communities in Canada.

Free roaming, unhealthy, starving dogs and cats have a negative impact on the psyche of the community.

Research has shown that humans have an almost a biological need for the companionship of animals. We aim to help people own animals responsibly.

Cycle of Violence: Research reports the tie between animal abuse/child abuse/domestic violence/violence.

Nurturing the human/animal bond in children will strengthen those skills they need as parents.

Male dogs that are not neutered pose a higher risk of biting residents. These dogs can also form packs that threaten the community.  Research by the American Medical Veterinary Association shows that intact (unneutered) male dogs are involved in 70% to 76% of reported dog bite incidents. Dog bites are the number one cause of injury to children in the USA.

Intact female dogs that are in heat attract free roaming male dogs that increase bite risk to individuals

Female mother dogs can be protective of their puppies and can potentially bite or attack. Many children are attracted to puppies

An Alberta Task Force Event that is held in the community and includes community members inspires citizens to create a solution to all of these problems through hands on, grass roots action.