Humane Society We speak for those who cant speak for themselves Who We Are We speak for those who cant speak for themselves Affiliate of OSPCA empowered to enforce animal cruelty laws in the District of Thunder Bay ID: 309619
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Thunder Bay & District Humane Society
We speak for those who can’t speak for themselvesSlide2
Who We Are
We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves
Affiliate of OSPCA
empowered to enforce animal cruelty laws in the District of Thunder Bay
Local Board of Directors
Financially independent non-profit organization
Completely dependent on donors for funding
No funding from the provincial OSPCA or any government sources for our regular operation or law enforcement
All moneys raised stay within the organization and the districtSlide3
Background
We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves
Founded July 6, 1994
Shelter on Rosslyn Road opened 1997
Have re-homed over 5000 animals since that timeSlide4
Operations
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Currently 21 employees
6 full-time /
15 part-time (most at or close to minimum wage)
Annual operating expenses approximately $500,000.00
Approximately $100,000.00 of this estimated for enforcement
Includes salary of agents (1.5 FTE) / vehicle expenses / administrative expenses
We receive no funding for enforcement or any other operational expensesSlide5
What We Do
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Primary purpose
Protection and prevention of cruelty to animals
Ultimate goal
Ending pet overpopulation, cruelty and neglect
“We protect animals from people”Slide6
Vision Statement
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The
Thunder Bay and District Humane Society strives to be an innovative humane society that reflects a balance of education, adoption, sheltering, protection and programs that celebrate and enhance the human/animal bond
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Mission Statement
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It is the mission of the Thunder Bay and District Humane Society to prevent cruelty to all animals, promote animal welfare, assist in the enforcement of all laws which are now, or may hereafter be enacted for the protection of all animals, secure by lawful means the prosecution of all persons violating such laws and promote through literature, addresses and other forms of publicity an extended knowledge and interest in animal welfare
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Goals and Objectives
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Operating a Shelter for abused, abandoned and unwanted animals
Promoting
relationships with municipal, provincial and federal agencies and departments involved in the promotion of animal awareness issues
Developing
programs to assist in public awareness of the Society and its role in City of Thunder Bay and surrounding communities
Supporting OSPCA by participating in and promoting initiatives being undertaken throughout the province
Supporting and participating in effective programs with other community services to actively promote goals, objective and functions of OSPCA
Securing funds to meet operational needs of Society from various sourcesSlide9
What is Animal Welfare?
“protects animals from people”
We speak for those who can’t speak for themselves
A
human responsibility that encompasses all aspects of animal
well-being
Proper housing, management, nutrition, disease prevention, responsible care, humane handling, and, where necessary, humane euthanasia
An animal welfare organization
Believes
that humans can interact with animals in entertainment, industry, sport and recreation
But that the interaction should include provisions for the proper care and humane management of all animals involved
adapted from
Canadian Veterinary Medical AssociationSlide10
What is Animal Control?
“protects people from animals”
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Primary function
Protect the public from aggressive domestic dogs and cats through the enforcement of municipal by-laws
Additional function
Operate municipal pound for the safe keeping of stray (lost) dogs and cats
Provide adoption services
adapted from
City of Thunder Bay Animal ServicesSlide11
Comparison
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Animal Control
Adoption services
Enforce municipal by-laws re:
Animals at large/barking/unleashed/
poop’n
scoop/prohibited animals
Enforce licensing
Investigate dog bites and attacks
Pick up stray animals
Respond to calls of injured animals
Removal of dead animals from city streets
Operate municipal pound
Assist police with animal related issues
Animal Welfare
Adoption services
Assessment and training programs to assist in the re-homing of animals
Enforcement OSPCA Act re:
Cruelty/neglect/abandonment
Take in owner surrendered animals
Provide public education
Respond to calls of injured animals
Provide veterinary care for abandoned/neglected/abused animals
Operate animal shelter
Assist police with animal related issuesSlide12
Provision of Service to the District
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Adoption services
Assessment and training programs to assist in the re-homing of animals
Enforcement OSPCA Act re:
Cruelty/neglect/abandonment
Take in owner surrendered animals
Provide public education
Respond to calls of injured animals
Provide veterinary care for abandoned/neglected/abused animals
Operate animal shelter
Assist police with animal related issuesSlide13
Constraints of Service to the District
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Geographic distance
Ability to respond in timely manner
Capacity to transport animals
Space limitations in shelter
Financial considerations
Travel expensesSlide14
Contact Information
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Maryann Kleynendorst
Executive Director
Thunder Bay & District Humane Society
1535 Rosslyn Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 6W2
Ph. (807) 475-8803
Fax (807) 475-4717
tbaydhs@gmail.com
www.tbayhumane.ca