Peace Regional SPCAPresentation to the Town of Peace River

Monday, October 27, 2014

Mission Statement To provide shelter and temporary refuge to those animals that are homeless or are in need of respite from cruelty or neglect

1985◦ Peace River SPCA was established by several

animal loving people ◦ Saw the increase in homeless and abandoned

animals in the area and recognized the need for a local shelter

◦ No animal shelter in close proximity◦ Felt it was important to promote spaying and

neutering of pets

How it all began...

Find forever homes for adoptable animals Reunite lost pets with their owners Help control pet overpopulation through spaying

and neutering Educate the community about responsible animal

care Play an active role in the community Work with/for the Town of Peace River as animal

control officers and pet licensing Assist the Alberta SPCA with housing and re-homing

pets

What the PRSPCA does

From 2008 to 2013 our shelter has taken in 4582 dogs and cats

This is an average of 764 animals per year! Does not include the numerous birds,

rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, snakes, lizards and hermit crabs

Euthanasia rates have dropped significantly 48% of the animals come from the Town of

Peace River (2013)

Statistics

DOGS

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

ABANDONED 9 22 11 27 18 12

IMPOUND 26 18 32 29 38 19

RETURN 14 15 19 12 11 16

STRAY 146 155 153 190 206 226

SURRENDER 127 96 134 120 88 76

TRANSFER IN 7 10 31 11 26 25

TOTAL DOGS IN 328 324 380 391 388 376

ADOPTED 216 164 216 199 201 203

EUTH'D 47 80 52 47 28 7

CLAIMED 62 66 91 113 107 137

FARM HOME 0 2 2 0 6 3

TRANSFER OUT 4 10 14 17 40 12

TOTAL DOGS OUT 329 322 375 376 382 362

CATS

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

ABANDONED 27 4 8 14 14 25

IMPOUND 37 6 7 12 11 1

RETURN 13 6 4 12 15 8

STRAY 203 184 205 209 277 189

SURRENDER 195 163 137 132 146 107

TRANSFER IN 1 10 0 4 13 5

TOTAL CATS IN 476 373 362 387 476 336

ADOPTED 193 158 165 183 241 206

EUTH'D 259 236 152 163 154 42

CLAIMED 10 4 20 20 29 24

FARM HOME 12 12 21 24 31 28

TRANSFER OUT 3 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL CATS OUT 477 410 358 393 456 305

Revenue Analysis

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Expenses

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We have outgrown our current space Building in poor condition – roof repair, new

furnace, mechanical and electrical in dire need of upgrade Increase of animals in the shelter Staff and animal safety Lack of isolation facilities Small Outdoor area New potential revenue – boarding kennels, dog

wash area, public events, off leash area Education and training – for staff, board and

community members

Why a new building

1) Acquire land by donation or purchase and build new

2) Purchase a building and customize the inside/outside for our needs

3) If possible lease town site and build in phases

4) Consider regional alternatives/opportunities

Options

Design concepts Eco friendly Community

Facility Education

minded Safe for staff and

animals

Building

Save and protect more animals Offer new programs to assist with spay/neuter Offer dog training facility Provide off leash area for community and

shelter dogs Offer proper refuge for pocket pets and birds Focus on education – responsible pet care, speakers

Provide more community orientated programs – learning days, volunteer training, adoption events, child day camps

What could we do with a new facility

Develop a capital campaign Reach out to local municipalities Approach local business Apply for grant dollars Apply for eco friendly building grants (CBIP)

How do we reach our goal?

Why we want to build

How can the Town of Peace River become a leader with this project?