The number of animal welfare complaints across the province has increased sharply in the last decade.

Roxanne Neufeld, from the Dauphin Vet Clinic, personally hasn’t seen much of an increase, she says its just more people are aware of what is acceptable.

She says the largest number of complaints is dogs then cats and then horses.

“I think the biggest reason that we’re seeing so many more complaints is that people are now becoming more aware of the fact that there is an animal care line where people can call in to and that they can call anonymously and make those complaints. The Chief Veterinary office have to investigate every complaint that is heard.”

Neufeld says just over half of the reports are valid, but officials will investigate every complaint they receive.