The BC SPCA Kelowna Branch

The BC SPCA Kelowna Branch
A safe haven for animals in need
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The BC SPCA Kelowna Branch
A safe haven for animals in need
Each year, the BC SPCA Kelowna Branch provides a safe haven for thousands of lost, injured, abused
and unwanted animals as they wait for adoption into loving homes.
Between January 1st and September 30, 2007, the Kelowna Branch …
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Adopted 1,320 animals
Spayed/neutered 783 animals (both SNIF & our own animals)
Reunited 160 lost pets with their owners
Provided emergency medical care to 35 sick or injured homeless animals
Presented Humane Education Program to hundreds of children in 60 classrooms
Staff attended 463 complaints
Held summer camps with 28 children attending, providing them with the opportunity to learn more
about the importance of the human-animal bond
The BC SPCA Kelowna Branch continuously strives to improve its ability to serve the animals of our
community. One key goal is to spay/neuter every animal prior to adoption, so as to actively be part of the
solution of ending unwanted animals. As of September 30, 2007 the Kelowna Branch is
spaying/neutering all adult cats and dogs, and all puppies while in its care. The spaying/neutering of
kittens requires extra caution to ensure their well-being due to their low body weight. The staff are
working with local veterinarians to meet the goal of becoming 100% spay/neuter compliant.
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The Animals
The Kelowna Branch shelters approximately 3,000 animals
every year. Another key goal is to provide the best care possible
and the healthiest most peaceful environment possible for every
animal in our care.
Adult cats that have been spayed/neutered enjoy living
communally in a room that provides them with access to a
secure outdoor space. Communal living is very important to
enhancing the welfare and socialization of cats. Young cats and
cats that have not been spayed/neutered are housed in rooms
with individual cages. Recognizing that such an environment is
less than desirable for cats, the BC SPCA designed the “Hide
and Perch Box”, which helps them feel more secure and reduces
their stress levels.
Dogs enjoy indoor/outdoor kennels, dogs runs that allow them to
be with other dogs, and a large enclosed yard which provides
space to run and play. Two new grassed dog runs enable the
staff to house-train dogs, increasing their chances of a
successful adoption.
The Kelowna Branch has plans for renovations that will provide
for improved quarters for birds and rodents.
Maintaining and operating a shelter that provides a healthy,
happy environment for animals is an expensive venture. As with
any structure, the Kelowna Branch needs to plan for replacing
and upgrading equipment, as well as regular maintenance of the
building.
Caring for the animals themselves generates
expenses as well, such as vet fees and invoices for kitty litter.
The average daily cost of caring for one cat is $12, and for one
dog is $15. In order to meet the needs of the animals of our
community, the staff and volunteers of the Kelowna Branch hold
many fundraising events throughout the year.
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Branch Sponsorship Program
The BC SPCA Kelowna Branch is introducing a new annual sponsorship program that will create additional
revenue to assist with the operating costs of the shelter. Sponsorship opportunities are available to
individuals, families and businesses.
The program enables you to sponsor one of many animal spaces in the shelter for a whole year. You can
choose whichever animal space you like, depending on whether you want to sponsor dogs or cats.
The various animal spaces are available at different sponsorship levels, beginning as low as $1,000 and up to
$20,000. If you want to sponsor an animal space with friends and/or family, there are opportunities for joint
sponsorship.
All of the money raised from the new Branch Sponsorship Program will go directly to the operating costs of
the Kelowna shelter and the cost of caring for the thousands of animals it houses every year.
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Branch Sponsorship Program
When you make the choice to sponsor one of the various animal
spaces in the shelter, we will post a certificate in that particular
area indicating your proud support. As well, we will provide you
with a certificate for you to display at your business or office. The
certificates will stay up in the shelter for one full year!
In addition, we will give you a special mention in our branch
newsletter, on our website (www.spca.bc.ca/kelowna), as well
as at our Annual General Meeting. We will also recognize your
sponsorship in our “Media Thank-You Program”, which provides
mentions via several media outlets.
Finally, we will invite you to sponsor another animal space in
subsequent years with first right of refusal for your chosen area
of sponsorship.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
• Doggie Dens - indoor dog kennels
• Doggie Dens - indoor dog kennels
• Doggie Digs - outdoor dog kennels
• Doggie Digs - outdoor dog kennels
• Puppy Pavilion - dog runs
• Puppy Pad - grassed dog runs
• Bark Park - dog exercise area
• Canine Quarters - dog wing of shelter
6 available at $2,500 each
10 available at $1,000 each
5 available at $3,000 each
1 available at $1,500
6 available at $5,000 each
2 available at $5,000 each
1 available at $7,500
1 available at $20,000
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Sponsorship Opportunities
• Kitty Care Centre - cat medical room
1 available at $2,500
• Pussycat Parlour - cat intake room
1 available at $2,500
• Kitty Korner - front cat room
1 available at $5,000
• Kitty Recovery Cabin - post recovery cat room
1 available at $5,000
• Feline 'Feeling Better' Recovery Room - post recovery cat room 1 available at $5,000
1 available at $7,500
• Rose's Kitten Nursery - kitten room
1 available at $5,000
• Pussycat Lounge - cat adoption room (indoor space)
1 available at $5,000
• Meow Meadows - cat adoption room (outdoor space)
1 available at $20,000
• Lions Lair - cat wing of shelter
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Thank you for your support.
For more information please contact:
Marni Adams, Fundraising Coordinator
BC SPCA Kelowna Branch
(250) 859-2472
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