The Edmonton Humane Society has seized close to 500 animals from a My Pet store in West Edmonton Mall due to concerns the animals had been abandoned. The location of the My Pet store is now closed and covered by a barrier at West Edmonton Mall. "West Edmonton Mall, along with the owner of My Pet, worked together to facilitate the handover of animals to the Edmonton Humane Society within hours of the permanent closure of this tenant," the statement said. Edmonton Human Society staff and peace officers seized nearly 500 small animals from My Pet in West Edmonton Mall. Bodnarchuk said the large number of animals seized has created additional costs for the Edmonton Humane Society.

Source: CBC News February 28, 2018 18:27 UTC