 In 1880, the Society was vested with the authority to appoint agents that had all the power and authority by law conferred upon peace officers and constables to secure compliance with any Act to be enforced for the prevention of cruelty to animals.Also in 1880, the Society was authorized and empowered to organize branch societies, which are under the control and subject to the direction of the parent Society.Society records show many instances of the Society's protection of Nova Scotia animals