Transcript The Nova Scotia SPCA

The Nova Scotia SPCA
saving lives with your help
About the Nova Scotia SPCA
MISSION STATEMENT
To prevent abuse, neglect and
cruelty to animals, and provide
for province-wide leadership on
matters that promote and
improve the welfare of all
animals through animal
protection; care and
rehabilitation; humane
education; advocacy and
engagement and collaboration
with stakeholders.
STRATEGIC VISION
To be a No Kill province and a
safe place for all animals with
zero tolerance for animal cruelty.
Our Structure
GOVERNANCE
The Nova Scotia SPCA has the privilege
of being the high-level governance
body for all SPCAs in Nova Scotia, as
well as the agency responsible for
cruelty investigation province-wide.
The SPCA has direct oversight
responsibilities for 10 financially
independent Branches, which offer
intake and adoption services.
THE NETWORK
SPCA Provincial Office
& Provincial Animal Shelter
Cape Breton Branch
Antigonish Branch
LaBaie Branch
Yarmouth Branch
Hants Branch
Kings Branch
Lunenburg Branch
Queens Branch
Colchester Branch
Pictou Branch
Accomplishments
 Improved live release rates from 65% to
91% in just three years.
 Saved over 11,000 animals in 2012
through animal protection and
intake/adoption services.
 A 100% conviction rate cruelty
investigation prosecutions.
 Selected by Charity Intelligence as one
of their “top picks” for efficiency and
effectiveness and the provision of
charitable value.
 Addressed over 18,000 calls regarding
animal welfare last year with a case load
of 1,632. These cases involved more
than 5,000 animals in distress.
Awards
International Summit on Urban Animal
Strategies
Wellness (2010)
Education (2010)
Leadership (2010)
Communications (2011)
Homing (2012)
Education (2013)
Iams local Heroes Canadian Contest
Sheltering (2010)
Chamber of Commerce
Top Newsmaker (2011)
Coast Reader’s Choice
Best Place to Volunteer (2013/Gold)
Our Case for Support
 The Society has a mission to prevent cruelty to animals. This is
achieved through a variety of life-saving programs, which include:
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Promoting the humane treatment of animals;
Collaborating with all agencies and professionals that have a role to play
in the protection of animals;
Establishing standards of care, industry customs and codes of practice;
Humane education, youth programs and advocacy initiatives;
Promoting and supporting the development of laws that protect animals;
Intake and adoption services;
Fostering and sheltering programs for animals affecting by abuse, neglect
and cruelty;
Provision of veterinary care;
Spay and neuter services for low income families and other rescue and
humane organizations.
Our Programs
 The SPCA relies on fundraising to provide its lifesaving programs.
These dollars are allocated in the following way:
Investigation Expense
18%
22%
Veterinary Expense
Shelter Operations
6%
22%
10%
9%
Administration
Fund Development
13%
Humane Education
Animal Care
Our No Kill Model
CREATIVE STRATEGIES THAT
SAVE LIVES
The guiding principles of the
SPCA’s No Kill model focuses on
increasing live release rates
with a commitment of attaining
a record of 90% or higher.
All healthy and medically
treatable animals will be given
every opportunity for adoption
and euthanasia will be
reserved only for reasons of
mercy or aggression. Killing for
space is not an option.
Creative Life Saving Strategies
• There are many creative strategies
that we employ, including ones
that have won international
honours and awards. These
programs include:
 A palliative care foster program for senior animals
or those with compromised health
 A transfer program that helps to address intake
pressures in specific areas of the province, by
moving animals from high intake areas to high
adoption areas
 Engagement with provincial and municipal
governments that has resulted in increased legal
protection for animals
 Outreach spay and neuter surgery programs for
low income families.
Creative Life Saving Strategies
• …Continued…
 Superior animal care protocols based on
industry best practices to curb disease and
ensure a healthy shelter environment
 A volunteer engagement program that has
increased volunteer hours by 148% (20102011) and helped to offset labour costs
 Two award winning youth programs that teach
valuable lessons about humane care and
responsible pet ownership: Girl Guides of
Canada and Art Contest.
 An off site adoption program that has seen
adoption rates climb by as much as 50% in
some communities.
 Programs for at risk youth, seniors and those
affected by domestic violence.
Steps Towards Sustainability:
Social Innovation
Financial sustainability is a critical concern to all non-profit organizations in
the sector. In addition to adopting corporate sensibilities, enhancing
transparency and accountability, expertly controlling costs and fundraising,
the SPCA is also committed to exploring innovative programs, such as social
enterprise, collaborative partnerships, and entrepreneurial strategies to
achieve long term financial sustainability and growth.
To learn more, visit www.spcans.ca.
Why Partner with the SPCA?
 We are the province's leading animal welfare organization.
 We are the last line of defence for animals in need.
 We are the competent authority for companion animal welfare.
 We are one of the largest non-profit organizations in Nova Scotia.
 We have a provincial mandate and a provincial scope.
 We have an excellent track record of working in partnership with all
stakeholders who have a role to play in the protection of animals.
 We have invested in long term financial sustainability strategies.
Kings County Animal Shelter
Building dimensions
98 feet long x 45 feet wide
Dog Area
11 dog kennels 4x5 inside, 4x 8 outside runs attached to each
2 dog kennels 8x6 inside, 10x6 outside runs attached to each
10 dog ISO kennels 4x8 inside - NO outside runs attached to
these
Cat area
NO cat kennels included in original pricing
2 general cat rooms, approx 9x10 ea.
1 ISO room, 17x8
1 ISO intake 8x9
1 ISO 8x9
1 medical/grooming/animal care desk area 1x10
Building Cost
Built in 2008 for a cost of $517,000 on a donated
piece of land that was 2.7 acres.
Intake Comparison
Antigonish (Foster Based)
Colchester (Shelter Based)
Kings (Shelter Based)
Yarmouth (Shelter Based)
204
571
442
475
Benefits To Having a SPCA
Shelter in your Community
• Partnering with the largest Animal Welfare Organization in the
Province
• Access to our Provincial Animal Transport Network to meet
capacity concerns
• Access to all SPCA Operational Procedures based on industry
best practices that adhere to the Association of Shelter
Veterinarians Standards of Care
• Access to our Provincial Animal Shelter Veterinary Clinic for
low cost spay/neuter surgeries & TNR
Saving Lives With Your Help
Thank you for being a part of our community of
support. Through collaboration, we can achieve a
more compassionate society.
Contact
Information
Phone: (902) 835-4798
Fax: (902) 835-7885
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.spcans.ca
Mailing Address
PO Box 38073 STN Burnside
Dartmouth NS B3B 1X2
Street Address
11 Akerley Blvd, Suite 200A
Dartmouth NS B3B 1V7