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NWT SPCA
Report to the Community
2015/16
Macks
Thank you for your generous support in helping us
achieve the results outlined in this Report to the
Community.
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MISSION
To protect and enhance the quality of life for all domestic animals in NWT and to help
support the North in appreciating and
learning the value of the northern dog
in today’s society.
VISION
To prevent animal cruelty; educate about humane treatment of animals; provide shelter
and love to abandoned and abused animals; and encourage adoption to suitable
homes. Through education and programming, we hope to promote responsible pet
ownership and encourage spaying/neutering, so animals can live the best life possible.
Our goal is to engage and encourage our society to create communities where all animals
who depend on humans for their wellbeing can experience freedom from hunger and
thirst, pain and injury, distress and discomfort.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Friends and Supporters;
It had been another terrific year for the NWT SPCA. In 2015 our intake of animals was 551
(430 dogs, 105 cats, 16 other) injured, homeless, neglected and abused animals. We found
great families for 263 homeless animals and transferred 213 animals to our trusted network
of animal rescue organizations and returned home 58 pets to their families. This year we
reached out to and received animals from 24 communities in the NWT and 4 western
Nunavut communities. Our care and support reaches far and wide.
Our goal is to help as many as we can and to improve our programs so many can benefit.
To better organize and prepare for our organizations future we developed a 4 year
Strategic Plan (2016-2020). This Plan outlines our guiding principles as well as our strategic
objective moving forward.
Our programs are improving and more and more people are taking advantage of them.
We are proud to have provided 36 spay and neuters to community families in 2015. We
are also saving money by doing in-shelter vaccinations and deworming. This year we
vaccinated 416 animals. This saved us 1000’s of dollars in vet fees.
The NWT SPCA relies primarily on the kind support of donors. We apply to grants annually
for a limited amount of publically available funding; the rest is obtained through generous
donations and various fundraising events such as the Valentines Gala, Raffles, Pet
Calendar sales, Annual Family Carnival/Dog walk and our ongoing recycle program. So
far we have not had any on-going funding secured from the GNWT or Federal
Government. However we applied for and are receiving a three year grant of $12,500 per
year from the City of Yellowknife. With this funding we plan to continue building the
perimeter fencing and also complete the interior Dog Bays of the shelter.
The staff members of NWT SPCA Shelter include a Shelter Manager, and six part time kennel
attendants. As our organization is continually growing, and we have limited funding, we
strive always to work hard to keep our program obligations and goals, and above all to
give the best care to the animals that rely on us. Our organization couldn’t achieve such
great success without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and staff members.
We are truly an amazing community!
The generosity of our supporters with their time, money and
compassion have helped save thousands of lives over the
years. We look forward to another successful year providing
protection and care for those that need it most and working
toward educating the youth of the NWT about domestic
animals and their value to society.
Sincerely,
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GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND INTAKES
Though our focus is on communities in the NWT SPCA we do help out the communities of
Western Nunavut. We help the following regions in the Northwest Territories and parts of
Nunavut on a regular basis. The majority of dogs come from the North and South Slave
Region and Beaufort Delta. The Delta Region number has increased due to Fort
McPherson having a contact that works with our Inuvik team to get dogs out. The North
Slave communities such as Rae/Edzo are only an hour drive away so opportunity is a
huge factor. The Sahtu region has had a veterinary program for the past 9 years and the
positive impact is illustrated in these results. The Dehcho Region has decreased this year
likely due to the inability of people to get the dogs out of those communities. The total
intake of dogs was 430 dogs in 2015.
NUMBER OF DOGS
Number of Dog Intakes per Region
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
COMMUNITIES IN NWT AND NUNAVUT
The following are the communities that we assisted in 2015 and the number of Dogs from
each.
Beaufort Delta (49)
Fort McPherson 19
Inuvik 20
Tuktoyuktuk 1
Gjoa Haven 1
Ulukhaktuk 7
South Slave (54)
Hay River 6
Fort Smith 1
Fort Resolution 18
Lutselke 18
Fort Providence 11
Sahtu (28)
Norman Wells 16
Tulita 5
Deline 4
Fort Good Hope 3
Nunavut (45)
Kugluktuk 1
Cambridge Bay 33
Kugaruuk 10
Taloyoak 1
Dehcho (26)
Fort Liard 12
Fort Simpson 12
Nahanni Butte 2
North Slave (183)
N’dilo 10
Dettah 6
Whati 22
Wekweti 30
Gameti 15
Behchoko 100
Yellowknife 39
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ANIMAL STATISTICS
Animal Facts & Figures
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Adoptions
Transfers
Deceased
In the NWT and Nunavut there are many more dogs than any other domestic animal. Our
intakes consist of 78% dogs, 19% cats and 3% other smaller animals. We have contacts in
many of the communities but often we have RCMP officers or other concerned citizens
contact us about helping to get unwanted dogs out of the community. We do our best
with the resources we have. We are seeing a higher intake of cats in the past couple years
as well.
We are a no kill shelter. However because we often get animals in very poor health, at
times we have to make the decision to euthanize due to the animals suffering. We do not
make this decision lightly and very much depend on the medical advice of our local
veterinarians at Great Slave Animal Hospital. This year we lost 5 dogs.
Brownie
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Animal Intakes
dogs
pups
cats
kittens
other
Every year we take in many animals. This year our intakes at the shelter consisted of 252
adult dogs, 183 puppies, 65 adult cats and 22 kittens and 6 birds, 2 ferrets, 6 rabbits and a
few gerbils. The number of pets returned to families was 58.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS-2015
January 2015
February
March
April
-Gala- A Gatsby Affair
-Long John Jamboree Skijoring
-City of Yellowknife
Volunteer Appreciation
Awards
-Behchoko Vaccine Clinic
Easter Pet Photo Shoot
May
June
July
August
-Yellowknife Chamber
of Commerce
Tradeshow
-Midnight Sun Motorcycle and
car show
-Folk on the Rocks
-Ramble and Ride
-Farmers Market
-Family Carnival and Dog
Walk
-AGM for the NWT
Communities – Hay
River
-Borealis 23rd BBQ
-Recycling Event
-Telus Day of Giving
- Yellowknife Garden Tour
-Visitors Centre
-Comedy Night
-Farmers Market Begins
-Community Showcase
- MMA fight Night
September
October
-Calendar Production
- Raffle Draw
-Calendar Sales
-West Jet visit from Santa
-Behchoko Vaccine
Clinic
- Spay/neuter Clinic
-Christmas Market
-Telus Day of Miracles
November
December
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EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
We had several events this year; some were annual events that
we started years ago and modified while others were still fairly
new. Every single celebration or fund raiser we have, big or small,
contributes to our overall success. We are so pleased with the
entire community for involving themselves in our events.
Businesses, both large and local, also contribute and make our
efforts successful. From Borealis Pets Annual BBQ to West Jet’s
visit from Santa Clause, we are so fortunate to have the support
that we do.
This year more youth have been getting involved with our
organization. Whether it is donating their Birthday money, having
bake sales for us, or visiting our shelter in a group to help us with
our furry residents, there is definitely more young people
interested in the NWT SPCA. Entire families are getting involved
as well. This is incredible to see and makes us very happy.
INTERACTING WITH
OUR PUBLIC
We are very
community oriented.
We have BBQs every
summer on our own but
also with other nonprofit organizations
such as NWT Riders
Association as a shared
affair. The event this
year raised $3900.
Our Family Carnival
and Memorial Dog
Walk has been a
community gathering
for three years. It is an
opportunity for a little
friendly competition for
the most pledges, an
opportunity to award
out scholarships and
also to have a great
family day in the Park.
The total raised this
year was over $9000!
Our fourth annual
Valentines Gala was a
huge success raising
$28,725. Light Up the
Night was fun and
successful evening!
The Zizek Family helping with the Recycling!
Another annual fund raiser is our pet
calendar. This year’s
sales totaled $17,100.
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ANNUAL GALA
Our Fourth Annual Gala was held on February 6 th,
2016. The theme this year was Light Up the Night. It
was a good success raising almost $29,000. The
formal affair was well attended by an interesting mix
of people. Trudy Hause operated the photo booth.
A live and silent auction raised a substantial amount
of the total funds raised. The night’s entertainment
was the amazing Leela Gilday and her band as well
as DJ Jay Bear. The night was spectacular with great
food, music and entertainment.
ANNUAL PET CALENDAR
Our Annual Pet Calendar is a great fund raiser. Every year
we receive dozens of photos from our former adoptees and
also others families that love their pets. Birds, Pigs, Horses
Rabbits, dogs and cats all get into our calendar if they are
submitted. This year our calendar raised approximately
$17,000.
ANNUAL NWT MIDNIGHT SUN COLLABORATION
Every year the NWT Riders Association has their
Midnight Sun Run involving dozens of riders from all
over. They have incorporated automobiles lately and
the antique vehicles are amazing. It is a great
opportunity for local bikers and car enthusiasts to take
part in or just admire the cool machines. We have a
BBQ and sell merchandise to raise money and to also
have some fun socializing with a great group of
people. This year the NWT Riders BBQ Midnight Sun
Run-Raised $3900
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FAMILY CARNIV AL DAY & MEMORIAL DOG WALK
This year we had a beautiful day for our Annual Family Carnival and Memorial Dog Walk.
It was a record year for people showing up for the event however the Dog Walk was less
attended. This will be something we will work on for next year. We also award our
scholarships at this event every year along with the Maureen Goldsmith Scholarship.
ANNUAL RAFFLE
Our annual Raffle is the biggest generator of funds for
our organization. Last year we raised $60,000 thanks to
the generosity of our supporters. Our Grand Prize was
a donated Chevy Truck, First Air tickets to Edmonton
and a beautiful hand made Dog Lovers quilt.
OTHER PROJECTS AND P ARTNERSHIPS
Project Blue Collar –We were the
first Canadian organization to be
a part of the Rescue Partner
Network program which serves as
a fundraising and outreach
opportunity for organizations.
Rescue Partners like us, can
create advocates for adoption in their communities and amplify the case for adoption in
a grassroots, authentic way by wearing their Blue Collars.
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Bark & Co, is a company that is committed to making dogs happy, even those who don't
have a human to call their own. Bark Box supports 3000 shelters, rescues and non-profits
across the US and Canada that help dogs find their forever homes. We are proud to take
part in this initiative that gives back to those that need it. In 2015, we were the recipient
of $1000 through the welcome home kit program a collaboratin of Bark & Co and Swiffer.
PROGRAMS
The NWT SPCA has many programs in place to help people in the NWT/NU and the pets
they care for. We are very much a community oriented organization and do our utmost
to involve and help as many people. We help, when possible, with vet care programs,
educational information and scholarships, safety issues of roaming dogs, supplying basic
needs of dogs/cats that are not easily accessible or affordable in remote communities
etc.
COMMUNITY SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAM
For $250 a family can send their dog to us in Yellowknife and we will get the dog spay or
neutered, and vaccinated if needed. The dog is then sent back to the community thereby
helping the dog population problem in the NWT communities. When possible we also send
educational material to the family for the children of the home. This is possible because of
our partnership with Air Tindi, Buffalo AIr and Great Slave Animal Hospital. This year we
helped 37 dogs and their families with this program.
NWT SPCA & M AUREEN GOLDSMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP S
The NWT SPCA funds one $500 scholarship annually to recognize and reward an individual
who contributes both in their education and extracurricular activities to the betterment of
Animals in the North. Last year the family of our dear friend Maureen Goldsmith, who
passed away in December 2013, set up a scholarship program. This year we had three
$500 scholarships in total. These awards are given out at the Family Carnival Event.
NORTHERN COMMUNITY PET FOOD & SUPPLIES PROGRAM
The NWT SPCA sends food, tie-outs, straw, collars and leashes to the residents of the
communities adding up to $1000’s. With the help of bylaw, SAO’s and RCMP we are
making a difference for the communities pets and the people. We send 1000’s of pounds
of food to communities each year mainly by Air Tindi and driven where possible. Thanks to
the Yellowknife Food Rescue and individual item/food donations this is possible.
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NORTHERN DOG TRANSFE R NETWORK
We have an impressive network of rescue organization and
people that work together to transfer animals out of the North.
Our adoption to the south have increased but we transfer
many more to give them a better chance to get adopted
south. The HERO Campaign is a way for people to SAVE a dog.
For about $100 we can fly a dog from a community to
Yellowknife. On West Jet we can fly a dog for no charge if it is
flying with a passenger. And we would not be able to save as
many dogs as we do without West Jets support.
FOSTER PROGRAM
The NWT SPCA has a program which allows people to have a
dog or cat in their home until it is adopted. We have many
animals that need safe loving homes for stays of a few days
to a few weeks. We look for people who can care for animals
awaiting permanent adoption or transport to another rescue
organization. It is ideal for those who cannot commit long
term to having a pet. Fostering is so beneficial for the animal.
He or she gets socialized and often learns to be in a home
for the first time. Ultimately foster makes the animal more
adoptable. We currently have about 20 approved foster
families and have 10 active.
COMMUNITY VACCINATIO N CLINIC
In March and September our team set out to
Behchoko to have much needed vaccination clinics.
The community showed up in full force, an indication
that they all appreciated it and it was a necessity.
We saw 74 clients this year at the vaccine clinics.
Thank you to all the volunteers involved and Dr. Tuma
for her vet services. We will continue to go into
communities in the future and hopefully increase the
number of clinics and their locations.
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SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS
This year we made a few advances in completion
of the facility. We added a fourth bay next to the
meeting room where we house nursing or
expecting moms. The difference in these kennels
from the others is that they have a pulley door
joining the kennels to allow for easier access and
isolation of pups from the mom when required. Our
maternity bay is flexible in that we can use it for
adult dogs or even cats when do not have a dog
mom or litters of pups to care for. Our plan in 2016
is to build another one of these bays.
Another improvement in 2015 was the start of our fencing. We own a large lot of land but
our plan is to just put perimeter fencing on half. Thanks to McCaw North we were able to
put up about 75 feet of fencing this year. The plan is to put another 100 feet next year.
Our dog run has been improved as well with more sand being added for the comfort of
the dogs. The large crush was very hard on their feet so we added more sand thanks to
Les Rocher and Keith Whitely. AND thanks to Telus Day of Giving Employees we have cover
on our outside dog kennels and a place to put our recyclables temporarily. This protects
them from the hot sun and rain while outdoors.
OUR VOLUNTEERS
This organization would be nothing without our
volunteers. Our goal is to grow our membership and
increase the number of volunteers for our shelter, events
and other fund raising and educational initiatives. Below
are a number of our volunteers at various functions or
just hanging out with our furry friends.
Dog Walking can be a family Affair!
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VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Carol
comforting a scared
pup.
Farmers Market
We have many
wonderful volunteers.
At the shelter we and
the resident animals
love our dog walkers. It
makes all the
difference in the world
to the animals and their
health when they get
out for walks and play
time on a regular basis.
It is equally important
for the cats in our Cat
room to have
interaction with
people. Our animals
thrive when our
volunteers share their
time. Our volunteers
can help in a variety of
ways; dog walking,
grooming, litter
changing, poop pickup, events, photo
taking, proposal
writing…etc.
Little Taylor donated lots of supplies for the shelter
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FINANCIAL
Revenues
Adoptions/surrenders
Donations
Memeberships
Recycling
Merchandise
Events
Special Grants
Miscellaneous
Revenues
Adoptions / Surrenders
Donations
Memberships
Recycling
Merchandise
Special Events
Special grants
Miscellaneous
Total
$74,791
$68,233
$6690
$10,294
$11,583
$172,522
$11,000
$316
$ 422,039
This year our adoptions and surrender revenue was the highest ever. We work hard to
adopt out as many as possible to great homes. This is also a good income for our
organization to offset the expenses required to run the shelter.
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Expenses
Animals Care-Vet and
Food
Animal / Community
suppliesTransfers
Employee wages
Special events
Utilities and Shelter
Maintenance
Advertising
Admin/Banking/Insuran
ce
Merchadise Purchase
Miscellaneous
Expenditures
Animals Care (Vet and Food)
Animal /supplies Transfers
Employee wages
Special events
Utilities/ Maintenance
Advertising
Admin/ Banking/Insurance
Merchandise Purchases
Miscellaneous
Total
$118,124
$21,052
$102,808
$94,182
$23,475
$2400
$33,634
$5164
$1816
$403,438
Net Income (loss)
$18,601
As illustrated 54% of our expenses goes to vet care and wages which are essential to the
organization.
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SPECIAL THANK YOU
Carolyn Maceijko
First Air
Inge Nielson – ARTS-AB
Air Tindi
Amy Corp- Red Deer Regional SPCA
West Jet
Annie Pritie Bell- Victoria BC SPCA
Buffalo Air
YK Food Rescue
Borealis Pet Services
Sutherlands Drugs
Great Slave Animal Hospital
Crooked Whisker
Northern Food Services
Kamloops BC SPCA
Delta Animal Rescue- Sarah Jones
Victoria Humane Society –Penney
Stone
Greater Edmonton Animal Rescue
Society (GEARS)
Cross our Paws- Bonnie Graham
VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Nicole Spencer- President
Dana Martin-Vice-President
Randy Hilworth- Treasurer
Karen Kuronen- Secretary
Kim Poitras-Director
Stephanie Vandeputte -Director
Sarah Martin-Director
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