Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (also known as OSPCA) is the organizations whose operations include protecting and providing shelter to animals in danger in the province of Ontario
. OSPCA is a member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
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OSPCA was founded in 1873 to protect the welfare of animals and children. The secondary role was later given to the Children's Aid Society of Ontario.
The policing of animal protection was added to the role of police officers in the province in 1887. Investigation and inspection roles were added in 1919 under the Ontario SPCA Act.
In 1955 the OSPCA Act was amended to replace the police role with inspectors from the OSPCA.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. OSPCA is a member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is the only national animal welfare organization representing humane societies, SPCAs, and animal rescue organizations across the country...
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OSPCA was founded in 1873 to protect the welfare of animals and children. The secondary role was later given to the Children's Aid Society of Ontario.
The policing of animal protection was added to the role of police officers in the province in 1887. Investigation and inspection roles were added in 1919 under the Ontario SPCA Act.
In 1955 the OSPCA Act was amended to replace the police role with inspectors from the OSPCA.