Edmonton Humane Society receives 2012 Summit for Community Compliance

Earlier this year, the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) joined forces with Waterloo Ford Lincoln to pioneer a public awareness campaign aimed at keeping dogs out of cars in the hot summer months. For this unique partnership, the EHS was presented with its 2012 Summit for Community Compliance 12 December 2012. 

Sponsored by Royal Sun Alliance (RSA), the Summit for Community Compliance rewards organizations that make efforts to increase the overall level of compliance in a community using a broad definition of responsibility, related best practices, standards and national codes of conduct. 

Left to Right: Rick Brown, VP and GM of Waterloo Ford Lincoln; Shawna Randolph, EHS spokesperson; Officer Taylor, EHS Animal Protection Peace Officer; Lundy Prokopetz, Petsecure Pet Health Insurance

The EHS and Waterloo Ford Lincoln are taking this opportunity enter into the second phase of their "Pets in Vehicles" sticker campaign. Shoppers are being reminded about the dangers they put their pets in by leaving animals alone in vehicles during extreme cold weather.

"This award winning partnership is vital in order to help prevent tragedies," said EHS CEO Stephanie McDonald. "The EHS is delighted that the campaign has gained national recognition, thanks to so many responsible pet owners taking part over the past several months." 

Waterloo Ford Lincoln sponsored the production of 100,000 window stickers to remind people about the dangers of leaving animals in vehicles any time of the year. 

"The EHS went above and beyond to educate and bring awareness and compliance to pet owners and the community," said Lundy Prokopetz of Petsecure Pet Health Insurance, who nominated the EHS for the award. "Their effort, along with Waterloo Ford Lincoln, is saving lives year round."