Saskatoon dog deaths boost support for kennel regulations in province: study
The deaths of 14 dogs at a Saskatoon boarding kennel earlier this month has prompted calls for regulation.
Right now, there are no specific requirements for kennels in Saskatchewan. Rather, the province’s Animal Protection Act refers to a code of practice that Canadian kennel operators can choose to follow.
An online study conducted by Insightrix found 96 per cent of respondents support the introduction of mandatory standards of animal care for kennels.
Ninety-eight per cent of people agreed the standards should also be in place for breeders, animal shelters, animal rescues, pet training services and pet grooming services within the act.