Thank you for your generous support in helping us achieve the

results outlined in this Report to the Community.

NWT SPCA Report to the Community

2013-2014

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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

Dearest Friends and Supporters;

What a year we have had! In 2013/14 the NWT SPCA rescued 599 (536 dogs, 57 cats, 6 rabbits)

injured, homeless, neglected and abused animals. We found loving families for 178 homeless animals

and transferred 388 animals to our trusted network of animal rescue organizations.

In addition to housing and caring for the animals that come through our shelter, the SPCA promotes

responsible pet ownership and provides financial assistance for spay and neuter procedures when

possible. We are proud to have provided 25 spay and neuters to community families in 2013 alone.

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 Dog Jog

and Tunes & Tails and our ongoing recycle program. We will continue to look for and hopefully

secure on-going funding from Government agencies, though to date we have not been successful.

Our animal intakes from the NWT communities are about 94% yet we get no funding from the NWT

Territorial or Federal Government. After three consecutive years of applying and receiving special

grant funding from the City of Yellowknife with the Core Funding in mind, we were advised that we

will indeed receive core funding. This year we received $10,000 from the City. Unfortunately, under

this year’s new policy we will need to re-apply in September 2014.

The staff members of NWT SPCA Shelter include a Kennel Manager, and four part time kennel

attendants. As our organization is continually growing, and we have limited funding, we rely heavily

on volunteers to meet the needs of the animals and to fulfill our program obligations and goals. Our

organization couldn’t achieve such great success without the hard work and dedication of our

volunteers and staff members.

The generosity of our supporters with their time, money and

compassion have helped save hundreds of lives this year. 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,

Nicole Spencer Volunteer President

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Inuvik Region

Tuktoyuktuk

Inuvik

Fort Mcpherson

Sachs Harbor

Sahtu Region

Fort Good Hope

Norman Wells

Tulita

Deline

Dehcho Region

Wrigley

Trout River

Fort Liard

Fort Providence

Fort Simpson

North Slave

Region

N’dilo

Dettah

Whati

Wekweti

Gameti

South Slave

Region

Fort Smith

Fort Resolution

Lutselke

Enterprise

Geographic Area and Intakes We are the NWT SPCA however we do help out the communities of Nunavut that are closer to

Yellowknife than Iqaluit where they have a small shelter. We help the following regions in the

Northwest Territories and parts of Nunavut on a regular basis. The most dogs as the chart illustrates

come from the North and South Slave Region and Nunavut. The Sahtu region has had a veterinary

program for the past 8 years and the positive impact is illustrated in these results.

The following are the communities that we assisted in this fiscal year.

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100

120

140

160

180

Inuvik Sahtu Dehcho North Slave South Slave Yellowknife Nunavut

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COMMUNITIES IN NWT AND NUNAVUT

Number of Dog Intakes per Region

Nunavut

Kugluktuk

Coal Harbor

Cambridge Bay

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Animal Statistics

In the NWT and Nunavut there are many more dogs than any other domestic animal. Our intakes

consist of 90% dogs and 10% cats. 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 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 veterinarian.

We also have contracts with the southern rescue organizations that if for some reason they feel it is

necessary to euthanize one of the animals we have sent them, they are obligated to contact us to

give us the option to take them back or agree with the decision. This has happened only twice times

and it was under the advice of a veterinarian that the animal was put down. This was due to severe

health reasons.

178

388

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ADOPTIONS TRANSFERS REMAINING ANIMALS DECEASED

Animal Facts & Figures

89%

10%

1%

Animal Type -Intake Comparison

Dog Intakes

Cat Intakes

Other

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Calendar of Events-2013/2014

April 2013

May -Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow -Fred Henne Park Poop Pick-up

June - Midnight Sun Motorcycle Run -Peterson and Auger 61st Golf Tournament -Borealis 21st Anniversary BBQ -AGM

July -Grand Opening and Raffle Draw

August -Production of Calendar

September -Dog Jog -MMA Fight Bartending

October -Tunes and Tails Auction at Top Knight

November -Calendar Sales Begin -Christmas Card Photo Shoot

December -Great Slave Christmas Party Bartending - Telus Community Event

January 2014

February -Valentines Gala

March -Long John Jamboree Ski-joring

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Events and Celebrations We had several events this year; some were annual events that we started many years ago while

others were still fairly new. The biggest and most significant event this year was our official Shelter

Grand Opening in July. It was a celebration for us as a Board but also an important day for those

people that contributed in various ways over the past three years to raise the funds and support the

building of our much needed shelter. It takes many hands to accomplish what we do and we are

forever grateful to everyone. The shelter opened its doors in October 2012. It took us 9 months to

plan for the event. For the celebration we planned the Diamond Raffle draw. Diavik Diamonds along

with First Air and Polar Tech came together to make it happen. The diamond was worth $15,000 and

much of the proceeds from the Raffle is to go towards community spay and neuter clinic.

Grand Opening and Raffle representatives from Diavik, First Air and Polar Tech.

Grand Opening- Board with the Mayor Grand Opening BBQ July 2013

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We try to have events and

activities that are very

community oriented. We

have BBQs every summer

on our own but also with

other non-profit

organizations such as NWT

Riders Association as a

shared affair. The even this

year raised $2000.

Our Annual Dog Jog has

been a community

gathering for many years. It

involves regular participants

and their beloved pets. Each

year we add a couple new

people to the group. It is a

time for many people to

renew their memberships

and also an opportunity for

a little friendly competition

for the most pledges. The

total this year was over

$8000 thanks to a few

dedicated and persuasive

supporters!!

Our second annual

Valentines Gala was a huge

success raising $24,000. It

was a fantastic night with

decadent desserts and

fabulous prizes auctioned

off.

INTERACTING WITH OUR PUBLIC

NWT Riders BBQ Midnight Sun Run-Raised aprox $2000

Peterson and Auger Golf Tournament –Sarah Johnson, Michelle

Rees and Nicole Spencer. This event raised Approx $5000

Dog Jog participants 2013- Pledges were over $8000.

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Long John Jamboree Ski-joring Race 2013 Our girl Kesta on the Cover of Up-here magazine

Valentines Gala Dessert Auction Winners!

Annual Pet Calendar Project Tunes & Tails 2013 at the Top Knight

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Programs The NWT SPCA has many programs in place to help people in the community and the pets they care

for.

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/ First Air and Great Slave

Animal Hospital. This picture shows a little girl in

Lutselk’e with her dog and a coloring book teaching

about proper pet ownership. This year we helped 25

dogs and their families with this program.

NWT SPCA Scholarship 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. This year it went to a Great Slave Animal Hospital employee who is going to school for vet technician diploma.

Northern Community Pet Food & Supplies Program The NWT SPCA sends food, tie-outs, collars and leashes to the residents of the communities. 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 driving where possible. Thanks to the Yellowknife Food Rescue and individual item/food donations this is possible.

Northern Dog Transfer Network Without the many southern organizations our program would not be possible. Our transport has grown to nearly 400 dogs a year out of the NWT that would otherwise be killed. The cost of taking these dogs out of the communities is approximately $20,000 a year. The HERO Campaign is a way for people to SAVE a dog. For about $75 you can sponsor a dog to fly south to a partner facility on First Air Cargo. For about $100 you 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 who is paying for a seat.

Transfer dog Houdini in Vancouver -originally a starving stray from Dettah

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Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic Equipment In the 2013a very generous supporter and friend donated the funds specifically for the equipment for a mobile spay/neuter clinic. We can now go into a community with a veterinarian, technicians and volunteers to spay and neuter the dogs (or cats). It will reduce the suffering of many dogs that now exists in the communities. The positive effects will be almost immediate. A mobile clinic equipment cost $16,000. We plan to have our first clinic in mid-2014.

Spay and Neuter Loan Program The NWT SPCA can provide an interest free loan for up to $300 to help with the spaying or neutering

of your cat or dog (not including vaccinations). The loan must be repaid within one year and each

loan can only be applied to one animal. Once you have repaid your loan, you may apply again for

assistance with another animal. We are rethinking the effectiveness of this program and may not

continue next year.

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. We currently

have about 40 approved foster families and have 10 active.

Accomplishments and New Projects This year we have a number of new projects and accomplishments. Our intention is to improve on

existing programs but also introducing ways to further our cause and reach out to our public in

different ways. Our goal is always to grow our membership and increase our revenues so we can

continue doing as much as we can for the northern animals in need. The following are some of our

accomplishments and new projects for this fiscal year.

Newsletter On January 2, 2014 we sent out our very first quarterly

newsletter called the Newshound. It features stories, up-coming

events, adoptable pets, volunteer appreciation and resources for

our supporters. This Newsletter goes out to all of our members

and is posted on our website and linked from our Facebook

page.

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Facility Dog Run Thanks to Break Away Drilling we have a much needed and used dog run next to our facility. The

benefit of having this 25m by 20m chain-link play and exercise area is enormous. Dogs can be

exercised and socialized with other dogs and people. For those dogs that get along well it is a fun

time in a playground built just for them. It provides hours of much needed exercise and play time.

Blue Collar Project We are proud to announce that we are Canada’s first Blue Collar Project

partner. It is a United States based organization that promotes the

underdog. All partners receive 20% back from all purchases from their

Rescues personalized Project Blue Collar website. Check us out at

www.projectbluecollar.com/nwtspca/

Christmas Card Production and Sales Christmas 2013 we produced and sold four varieties

of cards. Our models were foster and shelter dogs

and cats and also pets from our supporters. We sold

each package of five cards for $20.00 each.

Education This year we plan to create a spay and neuter brochure to distribute in the communities informing

people of the benefits to the family, dog and the community.

We are also working toward having a series of children interactive books to teach about proper pet

owner ship and how to appreciate and take care of a pet. Our intention is to engage the community

children to re-learn the value of a dog in their life and also to teach compassion for all living

creatures.

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Our Volunteers This organization would be nothing without our volunteers. This includes our volunteer Board

members. 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.

Vice President Dana Martin with Lula

Volunteers ( and Prince) –Day of Bottle Sorting and Counting

This year our recycling efforts raised us $14,500.

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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.

We have learned that all

our animals thrive when our

volunteers young and old

and rescued animals share

their time together. Our

volunteers can help in a

variety of ways; dog

walking, grooming, litter

changing, poop pick-up,

events, photo taking,

proposal writing…etc.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Mike Cross grooming a new dog at the shelter.

Pack walk with Adam Van Dusen

Our young volunteers taking Garth Brooks for a walk.

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Financial

Expenditures Animals Care (Vet and Food) $95,262 Animal Transfers $31,430 Employee wages $82,044 Special events $49,217 Utilities/ Maintenance $25,239 Advertising $9,668 Admin/ Banking/Insurance $12,446 Merchandise Purchases $8643 Miscellaneous $756 Total $321,299 Net Income (loss) $39,879

Revenues Adoptions/surrenders

Donations

Memeberships

Recycling

Merchandise

Events

Special Grants

Miscellaneous

Expenses Animals Care-Vetand FoodAnimal Transfers

Employee wages

Special events

Utilities and ShelterMaintenanceAdvertising

Admin/Banking/InsuranceFreight

MerchadisePurchaseMiscellaneous

Revenues Adoptions and Surrenders $44,605 Donations $168,627 Memberships $5,790 Recycling $14,877 Merchandise $6,992 Special Events $108,065 Special grants $12,000 Miscellaneous $220 Total $361,179

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Special Thank You Hills Shelter Food Program First Air Air Tindi West Jet Buffalo Air YK Food Rescue CJCD Borealis Pet Services Sutherlands Drugs

Ladies from West jet with pup Maizy

Edmonton super-Volunteer Carolyn

Maciejko with Rio, Transfer dog from GSAH

Volunteer Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors at the Gala (Missing from photo- Treasurer Lisa Williams)

Randy Hilworth- Director Kim Poitras-Secretary Nicole Spencer- President Michelle Rees-Director Sarah Johnson-Director Dana Martin-Vice-President Karen Kuronen- Director

Carolyn Maceijko – ARTS-AB Ida Koric – HEART- BC Inge Nielson – ARTS-AB Amy Corp- Red Deer Regional SPCA Rachel Blythe -Vancouver Canine

Services-BC