2010AnnuAl RepoRt

2010 Annual Report
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Message from the President
2010 was a year of remarkable accomplishment at the Calgary Humane Society. To name only a few, CHS furthered our
collaborations with like-minded animal welfare groups by participating in large-scale spay/neuter clinics with the Alberta
Spay and Neuter Task Force and held remote cat adoptions at various veterinary clinics. At the shelter, construction of the W.
Brett Wilson Family Dog Park and the ‘Mewtopia’ build-out for cats were completed, ensuring the best quality of life for cats
and dogs staying over until they find their ‘fur-ever’ homes.
The Calgary Humane Society’s devoted staff and volunteers have once again impressed and inspired me with their
dedication and unwavering enthusiasm for the cause and all of the critters in their loving care. On behalf of the Board of
Directors, I take this opportunity to recognize their successes and express our deepest gratitude.
deanna steblyk
&Lolita
President
Thank you to CHS’s invaluable members, donors and supporters. Without you, none of this past year’s accomplishments
would have been possible. Here’s to another year of success in service of our homeless friends.
Deanna Steblyk
Message from the Executive Director
The year 2010 was one of significant growth and success for Calgary Humane Society. The progress is incredibly
encouraging and speaks to having powerful community support of caring Calgarians who share with Calgary Humane
Society a vision of a world in which all lives are respected and treated with compassion, in pursuit of the mission of Calgary
Humane Society to “help as many animals as we can.”
Our community is made up of generous, caring individual and corporate donors, devoted and skilled staff, compassionate
and enthusiastic volunteers, and loving and committed foster parents. Together these amazing people ensured that in
2010, more than 7,600 animals in need found shelter, nutritious food, a soft bed, needed medical care, a squeaky toy or
two, friendship and compassion at Calgary Humane Society.
Our community also includes many valued colleagues who collaborate with Calgary Humane Society, in fostering
responsible pet ownership and humane standards of animal treatment in our province, agencies such as Alberta Animal
Services and the City of Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services, and countless other breed rescue and animal rescue
organizations across Canada.
I thank each member of this powerful community for your support and your contributions in 2010 as we continue to
collaborate to help as many animals as we can.
Patricia Cameron
pa t r i c i a c a m e r o n
&milo
Executive director
adoptions
lauren
& tye
Alloro
animal admissions
floor supervisor
2010 was an outstanding year for the adoption
department. The first ever adoption by donation
pilot program for adult cats resulted in 329 cat
adoptions. The adoption by donation incentive
was re-launched later in the year and 428 cats
were adopted. The 2nd annual
PawJama night saw 51 animals
being adopted.
4,201
total adoptions
dogs
796
other 228
rabbits
Calgary Humane Society
168
was nominated for a national
Summit award for its innovative
approach to re-homing animals
in need; an honor to be recognized by leaders in the
animal welfare industry for the ingenuity, leadership
and innovation of our animal adoption programs.
With open minds and embracing a more compassionate
and educational adoption process, working closely with
vets and other animal welfare organizations in the community
we continue to help animals in need, and enable people to become
responsible pet owners.
melaina slater
& joey
operations administrator
%
8
18
breed rescue
placements
cats
3,009
breed rescue
Occasionally the CHS encounters animals that
may not fit adoptability guidelines due to health
or behaviour concern. In these instances CHS
works diligently with multiple animal welfare
organizations and breed specific rescue
groups to find suitable homes for these special
animals. Over the past year the number of
animals going to breed rescue has increased
188%, a number which CHS is very proud of!
Here are just a selection of those groups that we are currently collaborating with: Canine Themes, Bow Valley SPCA, Animal
Rescue Foundation (A.R.F.) of Alberta, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS), Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue Foundation, Animal Rescue
Transfer, Misty Creek Dog Rescue, Pawsitive Match Rescue, Pound Rescue, Beagle Paws Rescue, Bassett Hound Rescue, Cavorting K9s Retreat,
Kuublac Belgians, Alberta Bouvier des Flandres Club, Boxer Rescue Canada, Alberta Dachshund Rescue, Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada Inc.,
Alberta Russell Rescue Organization (ARRO), Great Pyrenees Rescue, Lab Rescue, Southern Alberta Rottweiler Rescue, British Columbia Siberian
Husky Club and Rescue, SnowPack Husky Rescue, Snowy Owl Husky Rescue, Prairie Pitbull, NWCC Whippet Rescue, Rescue and Sanctuary for
Threatened Animals (RASTA), Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS), Little Mutts Rescue, Detector Dog Services International Ltd.,
Persian Dreams, Alberta Birman Rescue, Happy Cat Sanctuary, MEOW Foundation, House Rabbit Society, Birdline Canada, Northstar Lofts,
Ferret Rescue & Education Society (FRES), The Alberta Reptile and Amphibian Society (T.A.R.A.S.), Brooks Animal Protection Society (BAPS),
Cochrane & Area Humane Society, Pincher Creek Humane Society, Red Deer & District SPCA, Edmonton Humane Society and The Alberta SPCA.
disposition
&
of animals in
admissions
live release
CHS c ar e
In 2010 we took in a total of 7,666 animals, over 7,522
admitted in 2009, which represents an increase of 1.9 per cent.
The breakdown of animals admitted was: cats at 68 per cent,
dogs 20 per cent, rabbits at five per cent, and other animals at
seven per cent. The majority of intakes were strays at 3,234,
followed by owner surrenders at 2,771. We saw a 9.6 per cent
increase in owner surrendered animals.
adopted
Adopted
returned to owner
Return to Owner
2009
2008
Transferred Out
2007
2006
still in care
Still in Care
0
10
20
30
40
17%
live release
2006 to 2010
50
60
Animal Admissions staff were successful in returning 697 lost
pets to their owners in 2010 . These emotional reunions are by
far a highlight of working in this department.
admissions
800
lisa callow
& biggs
700
600
total
500
400
cats
300
694 pets
returned to owner
(pets reunited with their owners)
behaviour coordinator
612 animals were surrendered due to lack of owner
responsibility. This includes lack of time for an animal; children
have moved out of home; children not looking after the animal;
animal is too much work, etc. 437 animals were surrendered
because there were too many to take care of, 295 of which
were cats/kittens. With the initiation of the City of Calgary’s NoCost/Low-Cost spay/neuter clinic opening in January 2011,
we hope to see a reduction in animal overpopulation for 2011.
2010
transferred out
heidi somerville
& molly
200
100
0
JAN FEB
MAR APR
MAY JUN
dogs
other
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
rabbits
DEC
peace officer
cremations
Desiree
ar s e n a u l t ,
shandell dugdale
& angel
marketing & communications
It is with respect and compassion that
the Calgary Humane Society was
able to provide a final voyage for
2,000 beloved pets in 2010.
The cremations department has
grown immensely over the last
year and continues to raise the
standards of customer care
for cremation services.
Our staff take pride in
knowing they are able to give
comfort to those who have lost
their pet and that we are the ones
responsible for handling their
treasured lives with dignity.
In 2010 the CHS initiated a new
way for the public to honour
their pets’ memory in the CHS
Memorial Garden. Members
of the public can choose a tree,
shrub, bench or fire hydrant to
commemorate a beloved pets’ life.
jamie hickey
& storm
humane education
volunteers
Our 2010 volunteer team consisted of an estimated 650 active members.
A new volunteer intake system, posting specific positions and shifts on
our web site, has resulted in quicker start times into their placements and
ensures adequate coverage. A new volunteer handbook was created, and provides a more general orientation to the organization
for all volunteers in addition to their specific position orientation.
Our foster program continues to grow and now includes 266
foster homes, an increase of 17 per cent from 2009. These
wonderful people take animals into their homes, feed, clean, train,
socialize, and love them until they are ready to return and move to
adoption. The dedication and compassion of these special volunteers continues to amaze and impress.
Volunteers were essential in the success of events such as Dog Jog,
Cocktails for Critters, and the Christmas Party for the Animals. The
CHS would like to thank all of their volunteers for their continued support and look forward to a fantastic 2011!
d o g t ra i n i n g
attendance
13%
behaviour
In 2010, the behaviour department expanded to a six person team, allowing expansion of CHS training classes to
Dogaholics, a North East Calgary location, along with offering support to the City of Calgary Animal and Bylaw Services’
behaviour department.
The number of dogs attending training classes increased by 12.8 per cent over 2009, totaling 1,245. Over 1,100 dogs
were assessed in shelter using our specially designed humane behaviour interview assessment process. The behaviour
department focused on modification for touch concerns, arousal issues, food bowl and resource guarding, and with dog to
dog concerns. Two hundred eighty-five (additional) dogs were adopted thanks to those extra efforts.
The CHS behaviour department also hosted a series of seminars by Sarah Kalnajs for three days in May 2010. Her
presentations further educated attendees on topics such as canine body language, puppies and their needs, and specific
behaviour concerns.
animal health
Through 2010, the compassionate animal health department continued to provide quality medicine to over 7,500 animals
that came into the facility. With medical care ranging from basic exams, vaccinations and spay or neuter surgery to complex
orthopedic cases, major dental surgery and everything in between, the Animal Health department remained busy overseeing
health and wellness of the shelter population.
Along with the responsibility of performing 3,800 surgeries, mainly spay/neuter but including dentals, wound repairs,
amputations, orthopaedic repairs, enucleations and a variety of others, animal health also performs X-rays, lab work and
other required procedures to prepare animals for adoption. Since many of the animals received at CHS require additional
medical care, the animal health department works closely with other veterinarians in the community to assist with diagnosis
and treatments of specific cases.
decrease in euthanasia
(over 2009)
animal care
Animal care provided care, comfort and
enrichment to more than 7,600 animals
in 2010. We provided a healthy, clean
and loving environment for the numerous
dogs, cats, rabbits and exotics that enter
our shelter daily. Animal care commits
to giving every animal personal time and
attention, and focuses on building trust
and social skills in less confident dogs.
Animal care has extended its reach to
the community by helping 83 pet owners
with pet food assistance through our Pet
Food Bank Program, and provided care
and transportation for multiple dogs
who were in dire need of professional
grooming.
c h r i s t i n a c a b ra l
& wa l l a c e
manager volunteer resources
3 .4%
animal sterilizations
( s pay & n e u t e r )
1500
1300
1100
900
neuters
700
spays
500
300
100
-100
Dog
Cat
Rabbit
neuters
337
1220
72
spays
315
1402
94
admissions
staff &
incoming animals
communications & marketing
2010 was a year of growth and challenge for the communications and marketing department. The addition
of a part time photographer enhanced the quality of the adoptable animals page on our web site. The
attention to detail and
re-design of the web page interface contributed to the increase in visitors, up 18.8 per cent from 2009.
2 ,10 7
Social media became a major focus for communications, which at first
presented
a few challenges, but as of June 2010 the Calgary Humane Society
feedback)
had an operational Facebook page, Twitter account, You Tube channel and
Happy Tails blog. By the end of the year our Facebook page was ‘liked’ by
1,205 people, and our You Tube channel boasted of 29,255 views of 23 videos all filmed, edited and produced by CHS staff in their
spare time. Several of these amazing videos contributed to potential adopters’ deciding factors when adopting one of our animal You
Tube Stars.
members
(92,668 posted views &
Interactions with the media grew by 26.3 per cent with a total of 202 interviews completed for 2010. Headliners included charges
and an eventual conviction of ‘Mike’s’ abuser – a Doberman who was left beaten and abused in a crate outside a local Calgary
veterinary clinic, the success of Dog Jog 2010, our Adoption by Donation initiative, along with photos in the society pages of the
Cocktails for Critters Gala. Calgarians were also captivated by the extraordinary journey of a small kitten from China in a shipping
container – ‘Mandarin’ who survived over a month long journey.
education
Dr. Elissa,
& buddy
animal health
kendall
18. 8%
w e b s i t e t ra f f i c
Humane Education conducted 238 lectures in 2010, reaching 15,490 children, a 26 per cent increase over last year. Our
school programs, which cover a wide variety of topics ranging from empathy and safe animal handling to the link between
bullying and animal cruelty, are designed to support teachers in meeting their curriculum objectives.
New for 2010 was the Fuzzy Friends parent and tot program for children 3 – 5
years of age. Children learned about these animals and their needs through
stories, crafts and other fun activities.
Participation in our Kids for Animals Club and Youth Ambassadors remained
steady in 2010 and our day camp participation increased from 60 campers in
2009 to 171 campers in 2010, a 185 per cent increase.
The birthday party program continued to grow in popularity in 2010.
We hosted 79 parties and 1166 children in our shelter. Each party had
a fun animal-oriented theme that included age appropriate crafts and
games. Party guests were also treated to a tour of the facility and a visit
with a special animal guest.
29,255
youtube hits
( a v g . 4 3 % a d o p t i o n ra t e
after seeing video)
protections
causes for concern
& Investigations
protection &
investigations
other
emergency
The protection and investigations department
investigated 1,367 complaints of animal cruelty and
neglect; the majority of those concerns were lack of
food, water, and/or shelter for animals. CHS saw a
64 per cent increase in medical neglect cases. Peace
officers seized 228 animals in distress, executed five
search warrants, laid seven charges under the Animal
Protection Act and Criminal Code of Canada, and
received 13 convictions on current and past charges.
poisoning
trapping
pet store concern
overcrowding
medical care
injured
grooming
food/water/shelter
roxanne smallman
& ruby
call centre
For the first time, DNA evidence was used resulting
in a charge of animal cruelty. Another first included
a conviction of a lifetime prohibition from owning an
animal in a medical neglect case, which will set an
important precedent for future animal cruelty cases.
dirty conditions
dead animal
hot car
beaten/abused
abandoned
0
100
200
300
400
Protection and investigations formulated a standard
for
liaising with the Calgary Police Service on Criminal
500
Code charges, and was able to generate revenue for
the shelter providing services to the Alberta SPCA.
64%
medical neglect
2010 Board of Directors
D e a n n a S t e b l y k J u d i t h D w ar k i n P a t r i c i a C a m e r o n P a m B ar b e r
A d a m B ar n ar d J i m W . D a v i d s o n D r e w V a n N i e k e r k C a t h y B j o r n d a l e n
A n n e H o b b s P a u l B aa y T r i s h R i c c i o J o h n D i e l w ar t
H e a t h e r E d w ar d s S u e S c u l l y
T h e C a l g ar y H u m a n e S o c i e t y
FRIENDS OF CHS
A. S. Shachnowich
Abraham D. Epp
Al Fortier
Alex Fonseca
Alfred Sorenson
Alicia Kelly
Aly Lalani
Amanda Kershaw
Amber Leeson
Andrea Brussa
Angela MacDonald
Ann McCaig
Anne Millen
Anneliese Coughlan
Arthur Wriedt
Audrey van den Eikhof
Barb Wilson
Barbara A. Hibberd
Barbara Baker
Barbara Romaine
Barbara Walmer
Barclay Cuthbert
Barry Stewart
Baxter and George
Beatrice Nash
Bernice Merrick
Betty Gamblin
Betty Rice
Blake E. MacLaren
Bob Cameron
Bregazzi Family
Brett Finley
Brian & Monique Tuffs
Brian Perry
Bridget A. Damps
Bruce McBean
Bryon Chomey
Cameron Geddes
Candice Robertson
Carla Stoever
Carly Burbank
Carol Van Schaick
Carolyn Hursh
Catherine L. Skulski
Cathy Bjorndalen
Cathy Waters
Chad Monner
Chad Zakresky
Cheryl Kendall
Chris Elyea
Christopher Cornez
Christopher Ford
Cindy Loudfoot
Cindy Szabo
Claude Durand
Clayton D. Gulmick
Clayton Driver
Colin Acheson
Connie Achtman
Curtis Lester
Curtis Mayert
Cynthia L. A. Scheible
Dale Mennis
Danae Laut
Darren Fichter
Dave Foraie
Dave Reay
David Carey
David Fesyk
David Schroth
David Wright
Dean Morrison
Deanna & Harvey Steblyk
Debbie Bloom
Deborah White
Derek Ryder
Devin Pezzin
Don Ainswoth
Don Maxwell
Donald Phillips
Donald Sabo
Donna Jones
Dorothy Sherling
Doug & Peggy Kay
Drew Van Niekerk
E. M. Moran
E.J. Fordham
g ra t e f u l l y a c k n o w l e d g e s t h e f o l l o w i n g s u p p o r t e r s :
Edna C. King
EJ Park
Ejvind Villadsen
Elaine Barnes
Elizabeth Kaufman
Eunice Heiken
Evelyn Fulton
Frances Goble
Garry Gandza
Geoff Whitehouse
Gerald Edwards
Glen McPherson
Glenda Comery
Gloria J. Kelly
Grant Bieber
Grant Imes
Gregg Scott
Gregory Philip
Heather MacDonald
Helen J. Hansen
Henry Astle
Herta Tresnak
Holly Millar
Home Care Senior South Team
Irene Locatelli Bloch
Isabella Moreland
Jacqueline Hunter
Jaime Hughes
James Upshall
James W. & Patricia Davidson
Jane E. James
Jane M. Smith
Janette Lundy
Jasmine Johal
Jay Fotie
Jean Kittlitz
Jean M. Cotsworth
Jeff Hale
Jeff Natland
Jeff Power
Jennifer McManes
Jim Anderson
Jim Neale
Jim Zannis
Joanne A. Wrigley
Jodi Sutherland
John Blythe
John Hetherington
John Hoeppner
John Leduc
John P. Dielwart
John Woods
John Zawaly
Judith Dwarkin & David Wells
June Fox
Justine Hand
Karen Black
Karen Nixon
Katherine Wagner
Kathryn Stankievech
Katrina Olson-Mottahed
Keith and Frances Judson
Kelly Wong
Kenneth Hanley
Kevin Mercs
Kristine S. Legge
Larry & Mona Lindstrom
Larry Clausen
Leslie Chisholm
Linda Bird
Linda Faass
Linda Johnsen
Linda Noble
Liona Ngai
Lisa Briscoe
Lisa Fernandes
Lisabeth Dempster
Lois Alderdice
Loretta McMillan
Lori Crawford
Lori Maxwell
Luc Chartrand
Lyne McDonald
Lynn Myhra
M. A. Stanfield
M. Luise Merk
Malcom Lowe
Margaret Graw
Margaret Mckenzie
Margaret Tubb
Maria Rees
Marian Aiello
Marie J. Walsh
Marilyn Dobson
Marilyn McLachlan
Marion Eileen Jensen
Marisa Zarusky
Martha Lukich
Martin Molyneaux
Mary E. Lundberg
Matthew Brister
Matthew Kealey
Maureen Snyder
Maureen Stapleton
Mayme Cox
Michael Powell
Michelle Hegge
Michelle Jabs
Mike Johnsen
Mike Mokievsky-Zubok
Mona Dallmann, Maxwell Canyon Creek
Mona MacDonald
Morgan Chollak
Murat Dogar
Muriel MacBean
Murray Abrahams
Murray C. Marshall
N. M. & Heather Edwards
Nancy L. Olsen
Natalie Boisvert
Neal D. McMillan
Neil Duffy
Pam & John Barber
Pam Lavers
Pat & Katherine Miller
Pat Cameron
Patricia Hines
Patricia Robertson
Patrick Kenny
Paul & Gillian Baay
Paul Frenette
Paul St. Clair
Paul W. Sparks
Peter and Carol Ann Williams
Philip Briddon
Philippe Martin
Pom Pom Ting
Pulse Seismic
Randy & Charlene Diddams
Rhoda Schultz
Richard Tanner
Rick and Ester Mitchell
Rob Blackwell
Robert & Anne Hobbs
Robert and Deborah Gilchrist
Robert C. Bennett
Robert McGrory
Robert Price
Robert Skelly
Robyn Barton
Robyn Bourgeois
Rod Hume
Roger Ranieri
Roland Ruitenschild
Ronald J. Cargo
Rory & Vicki Polson
Roy Heise
Ruth Barker
Ruth Bragg
Ruth Costantini
Salim Dhalla
Sam Dielwart
Samantha Poon
Sandra Fradsham
Sandy MacIsaac
Scott Bratt
Sean Blackwell
Sharie Acheson, The Pet
Lovers Realtor
Shawn Craven
Shayla Wheeler
Sherry Koftinoff
Shirley Turnbull
Sigurd Thompson
Staff of Lee Valley Tools (Pat Holm)
Stephen Bergstrom
Stewart Brightman
Susan McDougall
Susan Miller
Susan Sharo
Susan Van Niekerk
Suzanne Brazao
Tanya Tsang
Tasha Sherbanuk
Ted Nason
Teresa Vollob
Terra Nicolay
Terry Millar
Tracey Mulhall
Trish & Lucio Riccio
Victor Jircik
Violet Robinson
W. Brett Wilson
Wayne Wolfe
Wendy K. Turnbull
William A. Cumming
William and Shelley Filipski
William Bradley
William Hutchinson
William Lacey
Bonavista Energy Trust
Bridgeland Sport & Spine
Calcon Construction Inc
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
Calgary Academy of
Veterinary Medicine
Calgary Airport Authority
Calgary Co-operative Association
Calgary Stampede
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Tire McKenzie
Canyon Creek Toyota
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Central Services Fundraising
Christensen McKeen
Consulting Inc.
Churchill Armoured Car Service Inc.
Citi Payment Services
City of Calgary
City of Calgary - Animal & Bylaw Services
ConocoPhillips Canada
Co-operators Insurance
Cork Fine Wines
Country Hills Petroleum
Crab Apple Clothing Company
Crescent Point Resources Ltd.
Caring Corporations
Crew Energy Inc.
897032 Alberta Inc.
CTV Television Inc.
Abbeydale Elementary Sch.
De Winton Pet Hospital
Accurate Screen Ltd.
Dennis Mahoney Trucking
AltaGas Utility Group Inc.
Derm.ca Dermatology & Esthetics
American Express Canada
Direct Cash ATM Management Partnership
Annapolis Capital Limited
Douglas Homes Ltd.
Apache Canada Ltd.
DP Consulting Services
ARC Resources Ltd.
Dr Peter Whidden Professional Corpration
Associate Veterinary Clinics
Durwest Consrtuction
ATCO Gas
Systems (Atla) Ltd.
ATCO Pipelines Employee &
Community Service Fund Earl Grey School
Edith Cavell Chapter #25, Eastern Star
ATCO Power
Elbow River Casino
Auto Value/Central Auto Parts
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Back in the Pack dog daycare
EnCana Corporation
Base Electronics
Enchanted Florist
Bisou Bisou Catering Ltd
ENMAX Energy Corporation
Bjornson Designs Inc.
Evraz Inc.
BMO Harris Private Banking
Fairborne Energy Ltd.
Federal Metals Inc.
FirstEnergy Capital Corp.
Fish Creek School
FOCOP
Freehold Royalty Trust
GENIVAR
Gibson Energy Ltd.
Government of Alberta
Government of Alberta - Culture & Community
Spirit
H.J. Baker & Bro. Inc.
Halliburton Canada Inc.
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada
Home Care Senior South Team
Hyatt Auto Sales Ltd.
Insite Petroleum Consultants
Intact Financial Corporation
Integrated Pipeline Projects Canada Ltd.
Jewels By Maximes
Kane Veterinary Supplies
Kat-B Enterprises Ltd.
Kijiji Canada
Kinsmen Club of Calgary
KPMG MSLP
LA Weight Loss Alberta Corp.
Lion Industries Inc.
Markin Petroleum
Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd.
Masters Gallery Ltd
McLennan Ross
Mountview Elementary
Municipal District of Rocky View No. 44
Murphy Oil Company Ltd.
Navigate Financial Group Ltd.
Nexen Inc.
Norwin Management Ltd.
Penn West Petroleum Ltd
Pepsi Bottling Group
Petland - Head Office
Petlynx Corporation
Petrobank Energy & Resources
Petro-Canada
Petsecure
Pfizer Animal Health
Progress Energy Resources
RBC Dominion Securities
Redwater Corporation
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Rockford Management
Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park
Royal Canadian Legion 284
Royal Inn North Calgary
Royal Liquor Merchants
Royal Sun Alliance Insurance
SBI Modular Ltd
Shaw Communications Inc.
Shell Canada Limited
Studio Bollywood I Dance
Supreme Men’s Wear
Talisman Energy Inc.
Telus
TELUS - Team Telus Cares
The Inner Hound
The Tate Family Trust
The Tower Group
TransCanada Pipelines Limited
Trico HSE Ltd
Trotter & Morton
Vintage Group Head office
Wen-Di Interiors
Western Financial Insurance
Winstar Resources Ltd.
Foundations
Anne Marie Peterson Legacy Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Apache Canada Ltd.
Belich Family Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Bellini Foundation
BMO Employee Charitable Foundation
Bonavista Energy Trust
Brandy Leigh O’Donnell-Davis
Memorial Fund
Chinook Foundation
CIBC Children’s Foundation
Elmer & Penny Harbridge Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Encana Cares Foundation
FirstEnergy Community Foundation
Georgina Sawyer Memorial Foundation
Imperial Oil Foundation
JC Anderson Legacy Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
John and Elsie Collins Foundation
L.A. & G.V. Thorssen Family Fund at The Calgary Foundation
Maurice McCaig Flow Through Fund at The Calgary Foundation
Patrick E. Fuller Foundation
Power of One Foundaton
Private Giving Foundation
Rubicon Fund at The Calgary Foundation
Rupert and Buttercup Foundation
Sherling Animal Welfare Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Southworth Charitable Foundation
Strategic Charitable Giving Foundation
The Calgary Foundation
The Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation
William & Constance Topley Fund
at The Calgary Foundation
Bequests
Clara Virginia Tabraham
Dahrlyne Hubert
Dr. Bernard L. Lundberg
Elena Lillian Bisson
Elizabeth Graham
Frederick Jamieson Campbell
Gail Marjorie Ellen Knights Pinna
Helen Eileen Elizabeth Zebroski
Helga Anna Kleinschmidt
Henryk Rajner
Irene Alice King
Irene Dunnett
Jeanette Charlotte Marie Waring
Jennie Marie Young
John Douglas McLean
Katherine Labiuk
Lillian Irene Callum
Marita Mary Ryan
Monita Jeanne Kinash
Patricia Lynn Miller
Rachel Winifred Durham
Rhea Veronica Thorpe
Ruth Sheila MacKenzie Baxter
Sheila M Baxter
Shirley Anne Marple
Theresa Catherine Baxter
Thomas Carrick
Waldtraud Heidi Hannibal
Yvonne Patricia Nich
The Calgary humane society
wants to recognize all of our
donors and we apologize for any
names that have been omitted.
resource development
The community support from caring Calgarians comes to the Calgary Humane Society in
many forms. Monetary donations, in-kind donations, gifts of time, and talent from our many
volunteers allow CHS to provide a broad spectrum of community-based programming and
to maintain our extensive facility. There is no gift too small, as each and every gift makes a
difference in the lives of the animals cared for by the Calgary Humane Society.
Calgary Humane Society’s three major fund development events in 2010 were tremendously
successful. In June 2010 Dog Jog was extremely well-attended, and despite the uneven
weather, fun was had by all with over $139,000 raised. In November, CHS’s signature,
gala event Cocktails for Critters was held at Hotel Arts. This hugely popular event raised
$273,000 for CHS programming and brought out Calgary’s best-dressed, both two and
four legged! In early December, the CHS Christmas Party for the Animals showed the
generosity of the season for our shelter animals – everyone in attendance had a great time
and we crammed two vans full of necessary operating supplies and raised over $24,000.
The Calgary Humane Society strives to strengthen existing partnerships with the community, stakeholders; both
corporate and individual, while always looking to develop new relationships. That support enables CHS to provide
the highest level of care to our animal friends.
You have truly made a difference in the lives of the animals served by Calgary Humane Society through your
involvement, investment and for that, we are truly grateful.
the w. brett wilson
f a m i l y d o g p ar k
opened september 29, 2010
The park was generously funded by W.
Brett Wilson, and is dedicated to his
best friend Maja.
The 2.3 acre off-leash Dog Park includes
an outdoor agility area and allows
canine residents of the Calgary Humane
Society a chance to release energy and
reduce stress.
adopting
right: rolie
Rolie was the best thing ever.
He is now a part of our family and has found his
fur-ever home. We all have so much fun with
him!
happy tails
We are actually looking at adopting another
puppy. Thanks for the best dog ever!
She
has been
t h e lov e o f
our lives and
i s n ow k n ow n
as “Princess
Fuzzybottom”.
Left:
sonny a.k.a.
princess fuzzybottom
I told Jillian to
b e low :
Jillian & Lizzy
T h e re a re n o t
enough thanks that
animal lovers can
give to the staff
and volunteers
of the Calgary
H u m a n e S o c i e t y.
let the kitty pick
her because then
she would have
her forever friend .
Please let all her
b e low l e f t :
K ay l a & s a m s o n
From the moment we
brought her home, Jillian has been Lizzy’s
girl. She sleeps with
her, purrs for her and
will cuddle with her.
friends at the
Humane Society
know how much
fun she is having in
her new life!
I
adopted Samson
a year ago and I
couldn’t be happier.
He is a lovable
addition to my home.
left:
ra i n e
&
gretel
To the Members of the
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
management’s responsibility
Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the accompanying financial statements,
including responsibility for significant accounting judgments and estimates in accordance with Canadian generally
accepted accounting principles and ensuring that all information in the annual report is consistent with the
statements. This responsibility includes selecting appropriate accounting principles and methods, and making
decisions affecting the measurement of transactions in which objective judgment is required.
In discharging its responsibilities for the integrity and fairness of the financial statements, management designs and
maintains the necessary accounting systems and related internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are authorized, assets are safeguarded and financial records are properly maintained to provide
reliable information for the preparation of financial statements.
The Board of Directors and Finance and Audit Committee are composed primarily of directors who are neither
management nor employees of the Society. The Board is responsible for overseeing management in the
performance of its financial reporting responsibilities, and for approving the financial information included in the
annual report. The Finance and Audit Committee fulfils these responsibilities by reviewing the financial information
prepared by management and discussing relevant matters with management and external auditors. The Board is
also responsible for recommending the appointment of the Society’s external auditors.
Meyers Norris Penny LLP, an independent firm of Chartered Accountants, is appointed by the members to audit the
financial statements and report directly to them; their report follows. The external auditors have full and free access
to, and meet periodically and separately with, both the Committee and management to discuss their audit findings.
Patricia Cameron, Executive Director
March 30, 2011
Patricia Cameron, Executive Director
March 30, 2011
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To the Members of the
independent auditors’ report
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2010, statements of revenue
and expenses and changes in fund balances, and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of
significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance
with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as management determines
is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether
due to fraud or error.
Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our
audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply
with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the
risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the
financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the
purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Except as explained in the following paragraph, we believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient
and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion.
Basis for Qualified Opinion
In common with many not-for-profit organizations, the Society derives a significant portion of its revenue from
donations and fundraising, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification.
Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Society
and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenue, excess of revenue
over expenses, assets and fund balances.
Qualified Opinion
In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph,
the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Calgary Humane Society
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as at December 31, 2010, and its financial performance and its cash flows for
the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
Meyers Norris Penny LLP, Chartered Accountants
March 30, 2011
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
statement of financial position
Statement of Financial Position
As at December 31, 2010
General Operating Fund
2010
2009
2010
Capital Fund
2009
Restricted Fund
2010
2009
2010
Total
2009
Assets
Current
Cash
Accounts receivable
Inventory (Note 5)
Prepaid expenses
Due from (to) other funds
Marketable securities (Note 6)
Property and equipment (Note 7)
1,306,749
58,770
78,760
34,855
(129,599)
858,474
108,941
70,844
22,192
(251,310)
149,961
267,905
65,479
(20,362)
65,329
(16,595)
1,372,228
58,770
78,760
34,855
-
923,803
108,941
70,844
22,192
-
1,349,535
809,141
149,961
267,905
45,117
48,734
1,544,613
1,125,780
6,789,880
-
2,732,246
-
9,038,492
9,517,428
-
-
6,789,880
9,038,492
2,732,246
9,517,428
8,139,415
3,541,387
9,188,453
9,785,333
45,117
48,734
17,372,985
13,375,454
393,797
55,537
257,590
70,422
-
-
-
-
393,797
55,537
257,590
70,422
449,334
328,012
-
-
-
-
449,334
328,012
818,844
104,234
6,767,003
307,537
90,338
2,815,500
9,038,492
149,961
9,517,428
267,905
45,000
117
-
45,000
3,734
-
818,844
45,000
9,038,492
104,351
6,916,964
307,537
45,000
9,517,428
94,072
3,083,405
7,690,081
3,213,375
9,188,453
9,785,333
45,117
48,734
16,923,651
13,047,442
8,139,415
3,541,387
9,188,453
9,785,333
45,117
48,734
17,372,985
13,375,454
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred revenue
Fund balances
Unrestricted (Note 8)
Restricted for endowment purposes (Note 9)
Invested in property and equipment
Externally restricted (Note 10)
Internally restricted (Note 10)
Approved on behalf of the Board:
Director
Deanna Steblyk, Director
Director
Adam Barnard , Director
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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statement of revenue & expenses
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
& changes in fund balances
Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances
For the year ended December 31, 2010
General Operating Fund
2010
2009
Revenue
2010
Capital Fund
2009
Restricted Fund
2010
2009
2010
Total
2009
4,795,489
2,649,728
1,847,206
249,696
145,504
157,551
1,652,962
2,584,811
1,684,227
244,800
(315,183)
606,102
6,875
-
10,000
-
-
9,000
-
4,795,489
2,656,603
1,847,206
249,696
145,504
157,551
1,652,962
2,603,811
1,684,227
244,800
(315,183)
606,102
9,845,174
6,457,719
6,875
10,000
-
9,000
9,852,049
6,476,719
3,536,494
1,051,394
357,244
426,953
-
3,418,734
1,098,111
382,274
351,020
-
603,755
567,690
-
-
3,536,494
1,051,394
357,244
426,953
603,755
3,418,734
1,098,111
382,274
351,020
567,690
5,372,085
5,250,139
-
-
5,975,840
5,817,829
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over
expenses
4,473,089
1,207,580
(596,880)
(557,690)
-
9,000
3,876,209
658,890
Fund balances, beginning of year
Inter-fund transfers (Note 8)
3,213,375
3,617
1,941,114
64,681
9,785,333
-
10,343,023
-
104,415
(64,681)
13,047,442
-
12,388,552
-
Fund balances, end of year
7,690,081
3,213,375
9,188,453
9,785,333
48,734
16,923,651
13,047,442
Bequests
Donations and fundraising
Programs and services
City of Calgary contribution
Investment income (loss)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
Expenses
Wages and employee benefits
Operating
General and administrative
Fundraising
Amortization
Calgary Humane Society
603,755
567,690
2010 Program Expense Summary
12%
Animal Adoptions and Foster Care
Veterinary care and spay/neuter
Cruelty investigations
45,117
p r o g ra m e x p e n s e s u m m ar y
Animal Care and Comfort
Animal Health and Welfare
48,734
(3,617)
24%
8%
3%
4%
Community Outreach
Humane Education
Volunteer Development
Administration and program support
4%
8%
Resource
The accompanying notes
are anDevelopment
integral part of these financial statements.
15%
6%
4
16%
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
statement of cash flows
Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2010
2010
Operating activities
Excess of revenue over expenses
Items not affecting cash
Amortization
Unrealized gain on marketable securities
(Gain) loss on sale of marketable securities
Foreign exchange loss on investment account
3,876,209
603,755
(157,551)
(57,067)
2,348
4,267,694
Changes in non-cash working capital:
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Prepaid expenses
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred revenue
50,171
(7,916)
(12,663)
136,207
(14,885)
4,418,608
Investing
Purchase of equipment
Proceeds on sale of marketable securities
Purchase of marketable securities
2009
658,890
567,690
(606,102)
268,834
116,814
1,006,126
(17,114)
(1,857)
(6,685)
(63,340)
(5,294)
911,836
(124,819)
1,363,814
(5,209,178)
(336,336)
3,040,509
(3,542,685)
(3,970,183)
(838,512)
Increase in cash resources
448,425
73,324
Cash, beginning of year
923,803
850,479
1,372,228
923,803
Cash, end of year
Humane
Efficacious
unconditional
inspirational
surpassing
Persistent
Passion
Beneficent
Necessary
Devoted Critical
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended December 31, 2010
notes to financial statements
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended December 31, 2010
2. Significant accounting policies (continued from previous page)
Financial instruments (continued from previous page)
1. Nature of operations
The Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (“the Society”) is a not-for-profit organization
that was incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in 1922. The Society is a registered charity as defined
under paragraph 149(1) (f) of the Income Tax Act, and therefore, is not subject to income tax. The mandate of
the Society is to improve the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education,
protection and advocacy.
2. Significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting
principles as issued by the Accounting Standards Board, and include the following significant accounting
policies:
Fund accounting
The Society follows the restricted fund method of accounting. Activities of the Society are segregated in the
following funds:
i)
The General Operating Fund accounts for the Society’s program delivery and administrative activities.
This fund reports unrestricted resources, restricted operating grants, and other internally restricted
amounts.
ii) The Capital Fund accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses related to the Society’s
property and equipment. This fund reports both internally and externally restricted funds.
iii) The Restricted Fund accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of the Society’s
endowment funds, and its internally and externally restricted funds.
Pledges receivable
Pledges receivable are not recorded in the Society’s financial statements, as there is no assurance that they
will ultimately be collected. Pledges are recorded in the financial statements when they are received.
Inventory
Goods for resale are recorded as inventory and are recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost
is determined by the average cost method.
Due from (to) other funds
Due from (to) other funds represents amounts owed between certain funds. These inter-fund balances are
non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment.
Financial instruments
Held for trading
The Society has classified the following financial assets as held for trading: cash, marketable securities, and
accounts receivable. Transactions to purchase or sell these items are recorded on the trade date, and
transaction costs are immediately recognized in the statement of revenue and expenses. Held for trading
financial instruments are initially and subsequently measured at their fair value, without any deduction for
transaction costs incurred on sale or other disposal. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are
recognized immediately in the statement of revenue and expenses. The fair value of marketable securities is
determined by reference to quoted market prices. The fair value of cash and accounts receivable approximates
their carrying value due to their short term nature.
Other financial liabilities
The Society has classified accounts payable and accrued liabilities as other financial liabilities. These liabilities
are initially recognized at their fair value which is approximated by the instrument’s initial cost in a transaction
between unrelated parties. Transactions to purchase or sell these items are recorded on the trade date, and
transaction costs are immediately recognized in the current year statement of revenue and expenses. Fees
incurred on an exchange of financial liabilities or a modification of the terms of financial liabilities that is
accounted for as an extinguishment are included as part of the gain or loss on extinguishment, while any related
other costs incurred are recognized in the current year statement of revenue and expenses. All fees and costs
incurred on the exchange or modification of a financial liability not accounted for as an extinguishment are
included in the carrying amount of the modified financial liability and amortized over its remaining expected life.
Any related other costs incurred are recognized in the current year statement of revenue and expenses. Other
financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Under this
method, estimated future cash payments are discounted over the liability’s expected life, or other appropriate
period, to its net carrying value. Amortized cost is the amount at which the financial liability is measured at initial
recognition less principal repayments, and plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest
method of and difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount. The fair value and carrying value
of other financial liabilities approximate each other due to the short term maturities of accounts payable and
accrued liabilities.
Total interest expense calculated using the effective interest rate method, is recognized in the statement of
revenue and expenses. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of
revenue and expenses upon de-recognition or impairment.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Donated property and equipment are recorded at fair market
value at the date of contribution. Amortization is reported in the Capital Fund and is recorded using the straightline method at the following annual rates, intended to recognize the cost of the assets over their expected useful
lives. In the year of acquisition, amortization is taken at one half the standard rates:
Buildings and landscaping
Equipment and furniture
Automotive equipment
Revenue recognition
Restricted contributions related to general operations are recognized as revenue of the General Operating Fund
in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. All other restricted contributions are recognized as
revenue of the appropriate restricted fund, or if no restricted fund exists, they are recognized in the General
Operating Fund using the deferral method of accounting.
Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the General Operating Fund in the year received or
receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.
Programs and services and fee for service revenue are recognized when the related service is provided.
Investment income includes dividends and interest income, and realized and unrealized investment gains and
losses, which is recognized as revenue of the General Operating Fund when earned.
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encompassing
Grateful
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Love
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Commitment
notes to financial statements
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
For the year ended December 31, 2010
For the year ended December 31, 2010
Notes to the Financial Statements
Notes to the Financial Statements
2. Significant accounting policies (continued from previous page)
Donated services and materials
Donated services and materials are recorded in the financial statements at fair market value when fair market
value can be reasonably estimated and when these items would have otherwise been purchased. The Society’s
programs benefit from substantial services in the form of volunteer time, which is not recorded in the Society’s
financial statements, because of the difficulty in determining their fair value.
Foreign exchange
Transaction amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into their Canadian dollar equivalents at
exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates. Carrying values of monetary assets and liabilities reflect the
exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses on translation or settlement are included in the
determination of excess of revenue over expenses for the current period.
Income taxes
The Society is registered as a charitable organization under the Income Tax Act (“the Act") and as such is
exempt from income taxes and is able to issue donation receipts for income tax purposes. In order to maintain its
status as a registered charity under the Act, the Society must meet certain requirements within the Act. In the
opinion of management, these requirements have been met.
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the
reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Accounts receivable are stated after
evaluation as to their collectability and an appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts is provided where
considered necessary. Provisions are made for slow moving and obsolete inventory. Amortization is based on
the estimated useful lives of property and equipment.
4. Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going
concern, which assumes the Society will realize the carrying value of its assets and satisfy its obligations as they
become due in the normal course of operations.
5. Inventory
The cost of inventory recognized as an operating expense amounted to $184,503 (2009 - $204,511).
6. Marketable securities
Marketable securities are recorded at market value. At December 31, 2010 the cost of the investments was
$6,452,057 (2009 - $2,551,975).
7. Property and equipment
Land
Buildings and landscaping
Equipment and furniture
Automotive equipment
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
2010
Net Book
Value
2009
Net Book
Value
1,550,000
9,206,029
1,710,451
337,095
2,126,352
1,354,335
284,396
1,550,000
7,079,677
356,116
52,699
1,550,000
7,425,578
474,704
67,146
12,803,575
3,765,083
9,038,492
9,517,428
3. Recent accounting policies
Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations
In October 2010, the Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) approved the accounting standards for private
sector not-for-profit organizations (“NFPO’s”) to be included in Part III of the CICA Handbook (“Handbook”).
Part III is comprised of:

The existing “4400 series” of standards dealing with unique circumstances of NFPO’s, currently in
Part V of the Handbook; and

The new accounting standards for private enterprises in Part II of the Handbook, to the extent that
they would apply to NFPO’s.
Effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2012, private sector NFPO’s will have the option to
adopt either Part III of the Handbook or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Earlier adoption is
permitted.
The Society does not expect the implementation of these standards to have a material impact on their financial
statements.
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8. Unrestricted fund balances
2010
307,537
4,473,089
3,617
(19,500)
(3,932,003)
(13,896)
Balance, beginning of year
Excess of revenue over expenses
Transfer from restricted fund
Transfers (to) from emergency fund
Transfers to Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg fund
Transfers to externally restricted funds
818,844
Balance, end of year
2009
(2,093)
1,207,580
64,681
109,950
(1,000,000)
(72,581)
307,537
9. Restricted for endowment purposes
The amount restricted for endowment purposes is a bequest from Gordon Wright, which has an externally
imposed restriction that the resources be maintained in perpetuity.
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notes to financial statements
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended December 31, 2010
10. Restricted funds
a) Externally restricted funds:
maureen slater
& sir thomas
Expenses from the restricted funds are required to be used as follows:
volunteer (right)
Alberta Gaming and Liquor Funds: restricted for use as per gaming licenses
Phoebe and Joan Snyder Education Fund: to promote humane attitudes towards animals through media
advertising and the violence prevention program.
Alberta Gaming and Liquor
Phoebe and Joan Snyder Education Fund
2010
2009
104,234
117
90,338
3,734
104,351
94,702
s ara h g r i f f i t t s
& muggs
During the year, $13,896 was transferred from unrestricted funds to externally restricted funds (2009 $7,900) and $3,617 was transferred to unrestricted funds from externally restricted funds (2009 - $nil).
animal care floor supervisor
b) Internally restricted funds:
Emergency Fund
Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg
Capital Fund
2010
2009
1,335,000
5,432,003
149,961
1,315,500
1,500,000
267,905
6,916,964
3,083,405
In 2010, the Board of Directors transferred $19,500 to the Emergency fund (2009 - $109,950 transferred from
the Emergency Fund). The Emergency Fund is intended to finance the Society for three months of operations.
In March 2008, the Board of Directors approved a motion to internally restrict all funds received and expected to
be received from the Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg for the purpose of achieving the strategic goals of the
Society.
The Capital fund represents amounts internally restricted for acquisition of property and equipment.
11. Fundraising expenses
As required under The Charitable Fundraising Act of Alberta, the Society reports that $193,181 was paid as
remuneration to employees primarily responsible for fundraising in the year ended December 31, 2010 (2009 $210,499).
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selfless
Inspirational
Resilience
These amounts are internally restricted by the Board of Directors to be held
for the following purposes:
Fascinating
all-embracing
Hope
Uplifting
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Notes to the Financial Statements
notes to financial statements
For the year ended December 31, 2010
12. Financial instruments
The Society, as part of its operations, carries a number of financial instruments. It is management's opinion that
the Society is not exposed to significant interest rate, currency or credit risks arising from these financial
instruments except as otherwise disclosed.
Foreign Currency Risk
The Society enters into investment transactions denominated in United States currency for which the related
revenues, expenses, cash and marketable securities balances are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. As at
December 31, 2010, foreign denominated cash and marketable securities were as follows:
Cash
Marketable securities
2010
2009
36,889
860,736
11,785
747,165
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate
because of changes in foreign exchange rates. In seeking to manage the risks from foreign exchange rate
fluctuations, the Society closely follows exchange rates and management monitors investment performance
monthly. A 1% increase in foreign exchange rates would decrease cash by $369 (2009 - $118) and marketable
securities by $8,607 (2009 - $7,472), resulting in a decrease of revenue over expenses of $8,976 (2009 $7,590).
13. Capital management
The Society defines capital as fund balances plus deferred revenue. The Society receives the majority of these
operating and capital funds from donations and fundraising, programs and services, and bequests.
The Society manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to the
Society, in order to support its ongoing programs and operations.
The Society is not subject to debt covenants or any other capital requirements with respect to operating funding.
Funding received for designated purposes must be used for the purposes outlined by the funding party. As at
December 31, 2010, the Society has complied with the external restrictions on any external funding provided.
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surpassing
Efficacious trustworthy selfless
Beneficent incredible
Dedication
Loving
Caring Commitment
Reliable Integrity Rescue
Determination
P rotect
Resilience
Fun
respect Love
S afehaven
Necessary
family
Security
Second Chance
Courage
Grateful
encompassing
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