A HUGE thank you to all those who cared enough about the suffering of abandoned, ill-treated and unwanted animals to brave the rain and support our Shelter Walk and Fun in the Park Day on Saturday September 27th.
Without the generosity of compassionate individuals, we would not be able to function, would not be able to aid so many unfortunate animals that humans have discarded.
Thank you all and please know you have made a real difference.
Gananoque & District Humane Society
9 King Street East
Tel: 613-382-1512
http://www.ganhumanesociety.ca/
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Skittle Putt Needs Loving Home!
Skittle Putt
Domestic Long Hair - orange and white
Large Adult Male Cat, PetFinder ID: c38-03-08
Skittle putt was brought in to our shelter on March 24, 2008 from a home environment. His year of birth is approximately 1998.
Understandably, it took some time for him to become accustomed to shelter life, but he now is enjoying his freedom outside of his cage during the day. Skittle Putt will be a wonderful companion who just would be happy relaxing by a sunny window, soaking up the rays -- and human love. This gorgeous guy has been waiting a long time for his forever home; please don't overlook him.
Skittle Putt is neutered and is up-to-date with all shots, including rabies.
For further information, contact the Gananoque & District Humane Society at 613-382-1512, or go to the web site at http://www.ganhumanesociety.ca/.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Who We Are
Gananoque & District Humane Society
We are a NO KILL Humane Society, affiliated with the Ontario SPCA and registered as a Canadian Charitable Organization. By NO KILL we mean exactly that. We will not euthanize any creature in our care unless it is so ill or injured that reasonable veterinary intervention cannot save its life or ensure that it will enjoy a reasonable quality of life, or it has a personality disorder so extreme that it can never be adopted or maintained in foster care. We will not release any animal in our care for use in medical experimentation and to the best of our ability, we screen prospective adopters to satisfy ourselves that the animal will be going into a loving and safe environment. Although we are primarily involved with cats and dogs we also handle other small domestic animals, wild life and farm animals.
Fund raising is an on going challenge for us. All of our directors and volunteers serve without pay. We reimburse only approved, essential expenses and most volunteers waive expense reimbursement or donate the funds back to us. We have one part time paid employee, our Shelter Manager who is also the Senior Cruelty Investigator for our area of service. We work closely with other Humane Societies and Animal Rescue organizations and, in the last two years have accepted animals needing care from as far away as Toronto and have placed animals in homes as far away as Québec and Illinois.
In 2006 we had almost 600 animals come though our very small facility. Not surprisingly, that involves a lot of food, litter etc. and of course veterinarian bills for the animals’ maladies and for the spaying and neutering which we do with every animal, 12 weeks and up, prior to adoption.
Our adoption fees of $125 for cats/kittens and $200 for dogs/puppies, include micro chipping, tattooing, Rabies and FVRCP (cat) or DHPPL (dog) inoculations, deworming and spaying or neutering. Just those costs alone usually mean we have more costs involved than our fees are able to recover. This leads us into our fundraising efforts, which are numerous year round. As we receive only minimal municipal funding (2006-total $3000) we must rely on donations and fundraising for most of our revenue. Unpaid volunteers do all fundraising. We do not use any paid fundraisers.
We also always gratefully accept donations of supplies in addition to funds.
In case anyone wishes to volunteer their time, we have lots of jobs that need to be done 7 days a week, 365 days a year so even a donation of a few hours on any day of the week is a great help to us.
Donations may also be made on-line at www.canadahelps.org.
Go to “make a donation” and enter Gananoque & District Humane Society under the request for name of charity. A credit card number is required and a receipt is issued immediately by Canada Helps via email.
Please visit us on the web at http://www.ganhumanesociety.ca/
"Saving just one pet won't change the world...But, surely, the world will change for that one pet."
We are a NO KILL Humane Society, affiliated with the Ontario SPCA and registered as a Canadian Charitable Organization. By NO KILL we mean exactly that. We will not euthanize any creature in our care unless it is so ill or injured that reasonable veterinary intervention cannot save its life or ensure that it will enjoy a reasonable quality of life, or it has a personality disorder so extreme that it can never be adopted or maintained in foster care. We will not release any animal in our care for use in medical experimentation and to the best of our ability, we screen prospective adopters to satisfy ourselves that the animal will be going into a loving and safe environment. Although we are primarily involved with cats and dogs we also handle other small domestic animals, wild life and farm animals.
Fund raising is an on going challenge for us. All of our directors and volunteers serve without pay. We reimburse only approved, essential expenses and most volunteers waive expense reimbursement or donate the funds back to us. We have one part time paid employee, our Shelter Manager who is also the Senior Cruelty Investigator for our area of service. We work closely with other Humane Societies and Animal Rescue organizations and, in the last two years have accepted animals needing care from as far away as Toronto and have placed animals in homes as far away as Québec and Illinois.
In 2006 we had almost 600 animals come though our very small facility. Not surprisingly, that involves a lot of food, litter etc. and of course veterinarian bills for the animals’ maladies and for the spaying and neutering which we do with every animal, 12 weeks and up, prior to adoption.
Our adoption fees of $125 for cats/kittens and $200 for dogs/puppies, include micro chipping, tattooing, Rabies and FVRCP (cat) or DHPPL (dog) inoculations, deworming and spaying or neutering. Just those costs alone usually mean we have more costs involved than our fees are able to recover. This leads us into our fundraising efforts, which are numerous year round. As we receive only minimal municipal funding (2006-total $3000) we must rely on donations and fundraising for most of our revenue. Unpaid volunteers do all fundraising. We do not use any paid fundraisers.
We also always gratefully accept donations of supplies in addition to funds.
In case anyone wishes to volunteer their time, we have lots of jobs that need to be done 7 days a week, 365 days a year so even a donation of a few hours on any day of the week is a great help to us.
Donations may also be made on-line at www.canadahelps.org.
Go to “make a donation” and enter Gananoque & District Humane Society under the request for name of charity. A credit card number is required and a receipt is issued immediately by Canada Helps via email.
Please visit us on the web at http://www.ganhumanesociety.ca/
"Saving just one pet won't change the world...But, surely, the world will change for that one pet."
Shelter Walk and Fun in the Park Day
Gananoque & District Humane Society Shelter Walk and Fun in the Park Day
Saturday September 27, 2008
Town Park behind Town Hall
King Street, Gananoque
Walk:
5 km or 2.5 km (walk, run, cycle, roller blade, etc.) and/or walk your dog
8:30 AM Registration -- Bring your sponsor sheet and/or a donation of $20
9:30AM -- Opening ceremonies
11:00AM -- Walk presentations
Fun in the Park -- 10AM to 1:00 PM (approx.):
* Jail and Bail, Scoop and Win, 3-hole ball toss
* Children's activities, including face-painting by Jan, air castle, scavenger hunt in the Park, jar guess, popcorn machine
* Dog agility demonstration by Carol Pacquin
* Pet dog show
* Turkey raffle
* Pick your Apple(s)
* 50/50
* Music
* Clowns
* BBQ
* And more!
Collect pledges to support the Gananoque & District Humane Society or make a donation of $20, then join the fun in the park. Run, cycle, skate, or walk. You do not need a dog to participate.
Pick up a pledge form at the Gananoque & District Humane Society office, 9 King Street East or call us at 613-382-1512.
All proceeds to the Gananoque & District Humane Society.
Saturday September 27, 2008
Town Park behind Town Hall
King Street, Gananoque
Walk:
5 km or 2.5 km (walk, run, cycle, roller blade, etc.) and/or walk your dog
8:30 AM Registration -- Bring your sponsor sheet and/or a donation of $20
9:30AM -- Opening ceremonies
11:00AM -- Walk presentations
Fun in the Park -- 10AM to 1:00 PM (approx.):
* Jail and Bail, Scoop and Win, 3-hole ball toss
* Children's activities, including face-painting by Jan, air castle, scavenger hunt in the Park, jar guess, popcorn machine
* Dog agility demonstration by Carol Pacquin
* Pet dog show
* Turkey raffle
* Pick your Apple(s)
* 50/50
* Music
* Clowns
* BBQ
* And more!
Collect pledges to support the Gananoque & District Humane Society or make a donation of $20, then join the fun in the park. Run, cycle, skate, or walk. You do not need a dog to participate.
Pick up a pledge form at the Gananoque & District Humane Society office, 9 King Street East or call us at 613-382-1512.
All proceeds to the Gananoque & District Humane Society.
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