EHS annual report 2011

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2011 annual report

A Message from the CEO I

cannot believe that I am sitting down once again to review our past year, as with the old cliché “time flies when you’re having fun”. My addition to that statement is “… and saving lives”. 2011 marks my 10th year in animal welfare.

A decade in the shelter under my belt, and I’m tremendously proud of that accomplishment and of our organization.

What I found this year, more so than most years, is how much we as an organization embraced and lived our mission and vision statements, which were re-developed in 2010. Those statements were very powerful and motivating in many of the day to day decisions we made on behalf of companion animals.

In May we “enlightened people and enriched lives” during the Slave Lake disaster response. Our shelter made a tremendous difference for the animals and the people in one small northern community in Alberta.

We demonstrated our willingness to work “through partnership and innovation” by inviting the founding members of the Alberta Companion Animal Coalition to our shelter for the inaugural

meeting of many rescue groups, humane societies, SPCA’s and individuals concerned with animal welfare in Alberta. We are hopeful that this Coalition will develop into a strong, united group working together for Alberta’s animals.

As part of being “committed to helping homeless and abused companion animals” we found more homes for more felines. More cat adoption programs were created. Eight events to further enhance our already thriving adoption program.

More families were completed.

We proudly “lead the community in elevating peoples’ beliefs, attitudes and behavior” by guiding Paradise Pet Centre through the process of eliminating the retail sale of puppies, kittens and rabbits through their store. They now serve as an adoption centre for rescued animals from the Edmonton Humane Society and other rescue groups. And we were just thrilled later in the year when PJ’s Pets followed their lead.

Animals from beyond our borders experienced an “enhanced quality of life” by finding their homes here in Alberta through our active Animal Transfer Pro-

A Message from O the Chair of the EHS Board of Directors

n behalf of my fellow Board members, I am pleased to present this year’s Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) annual report.

Your Board has worked hard this year to continue providing guidance and governance to the shelter, based on our vision and strategic goals re-developed in 2010. We are very proud of how our CEO and through her, the entire organization have embraced the mission and vision that we have set out. These guiding principles have been crucial for improving the quality of life for the shelter animals and for the animals in our community.

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the service of my fellow Board members, and to thank those who are now completing their terms on the Board. Your contributions to the society, and to animal welfare, are greatly appreciated.

We are very pleased with the Society’s accomplishments, particularly in dealing with several unanticipated challenges that occurred this year. We are proud that several staff members and numerous volunteers were able to provide quick and effective response to animals caught in the Slave Lake fire that swept through that community.

Cover photo: Buttons reunion courtesy of the Ed Kaiser, Edmonton Journal.

Cover dog photo courtesy of South Peace News.

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gram. These transfers came to us from local rescue groups, groups within our Province, from Saskatchewan and Manitoba and as far away as California. In the end, more lives were saved.

From the dedicated staff to our wonderfully committed volunteers, the mission and vision were embraced throughout our organization for the benefit of our animals. And it was all made possible through the continued generosity of incredible supporters.

With gratitude,

Stephanie McDonald CEO | Edmonton Humane Society

Since moving into the new facility in 2009, the EHS has seen dramatic increases in admissions, year after year. Fortunately, this trend did not continue in 2011, with the numbers of animals admitted holding steady.

Once again, through the innovation of the adoption promotional programs, the EHS was able to find 7,567 pets loving homes before the year’s end.

I am also very pleased to report that the Society maintains a solid financial footing to help and care for homeless animals in the Edmonton region. We owe this, in large part, to the generosity of our donors, and for that we extend our most sincere appreciation. You have helped us care for almost 13,000 animals this year.

The dedication of the staff and volunteers who run a compassionate organization with the welfare of the animals always at the forefront of all they do remains a source of great pride for the Board. Our thanks go to them as well.

Dean Heuman Chair, Board of Directors Edmonton Humane Society

Mission statement

Through partnership and innovation, the Edmonton Humane Society (a registered charity) is committed to helping homeless and abused companion animals, enlightening people and enriching lives.

Vision statement

The Edmonton Humane Society leads the community in elevating peoples’ beliefs, attitudes and behaviors to enhance the quality of life for companion animals.

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Animal Care by the Numbers

2011

2010

Animals Admitted Animals Adopted Dogs and Puppies Transferred in from Other Shelters and Rescue Organizations Spay/Neuter Surgeries Performed Cats Adopted • on Cat Adoption Incentive Days • through the Barn Buddies Program • through the Senior for a Senior Program Animals Placed in Foster Care

12,938 7,567

12,948 7,363

802 6,060

799 5,729

760 137 12 1,218

890 80 11 1,138

Need

Protecting Animals

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he number of citizens calling our Animal Protection Department spiked significantly. Calls ranged from concerns about abandonment and lack of veterinary care to no food, water or shelter. In addition to the staggering increase in calls, our officers followed up on a significantly higher number of cases than in previous years. As cases increase in complexity, they require more follow up from our officers, demonstrating that this year was a challenging one for our Animal Protection Department.

Of the cases that went to court, one of the most disturbing involved several cats in horrible shape, found in a central Edmonton home. During the investigation our officers found over 30 starving cats, some also with severe cases of ear mites and serious urine burns on their paws due to the extreme dirty conditions. The bodies of six kittens were discovered as well, and all of the cats were removed from the house. EHS staff members were devastated when one of the cats died in the shelter overnight and the rest were humanely euthanized because of their extreme poor health and a severe lack of socialization, resulting in nearly feral behavior. Margaret Marie Trenholm pleaded guilty to a charge of causing distress to animals under the Animal Protection Act of Alberta, and was fined $2,000. She is also prohibited from ever owning animals again in Alberta.

Calls Investigations Follow-ups Charges Laid Convictions

2011 6,225 1,213 763 2 4

2010 4,443 1,295 418 15 6

Did you know • The Animal Protection Department received over 80 “Dog in Car” calls in the summer months, where dogs were left in the dangerous heat of parked vehicles.

• A total of 34,995 kilometers were driven by our Animal Protection Department in 2011.

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Lending

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he Edmonton Humane Society was vital to the Slave Lake animal rescue in May 2011. The morning after over 7,000 residents were forced to flee their homes due to a wildfire, we arrived on scene to aid the animal rescue efforts. Teaming up with the Animal Rescue Committee of Slave Lake, we helped rescue over 300 animals, after setting up a temporary shelter in Slave Lake.

Some residents of Slave Lake were evacuated to the Expo Centre in Edmonton, and our staff and volunteers were quick to set up another temporary shelter there to receive incoming animals. Animals were transferred in several trips from the Slave Lake shelter to Edmonton, and then were reunited with their owners.

In total, 11 staff members put in over 930 hours over five days during the disaster recovery effort. Our volunteers helped at the shelter and the Expo Centre, caring for 200-300 animals at a time, 24 hours a day, for 7 days.

This rescue effort was completed solely relying on our Disaster Fund.

We are truly grateful to generous supporters for providing the means for us to respond; without them it would not have been possible for us to do what we did or to respond in the future.

Our Disaster Fund would have been completely depleted after the Slave Lake fire if not for the over $42,000 given to the Fund, by generous individuals, small businesses and corporations. Hill’s Pet Nutrition was one of our corporate contributors that gave an amazing $10,000 which purchased a trailer for our Animal Rescue & Response vehicle. Along with financial donations, countless supplies like food, crates, toys and more were brought to our shelter for the disaster response effort and for the human and animal victims of the fire.

The EHS recognized before, during and after the rescue efforts, the need for animal disaster response teams; as they are essential in situations like these. We were honored to be able to respond in this emergency and gained valuable experience for the future.

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Community

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he Humane Education Department

grew even more this year, increasing our number of presentations and educating more people than ever before. The most popular month for presentations was October, during which a total of 5,809 students were reached!

We also redeveloped some of our camps and after-school programs, and expanded Camp Sit. Stay. Play! dates to include the spring and winter breaks because of the program’s popularity.

This was a success with excellent enrollment numbers, and students and parents seemed to enjoy this prelude to the larger summer camp program.

2011 2010 Students Reached 11,268 10,993 Camp Sit. Stay. Play! 262 329

Communications A

major accomplishment for the Communications Department this year was our social

media engagement on Facebook and Twitter. We saw massive growth in the number of people interacting with us on these websites and hits on our YouTube videos also steadily increased. New to the department this year was our weekly video update called “This Week at the EHS,” a review of the current events and special animal cases at our shelter, with staff interviews and more.

Facebook ‘Likes’ Twitter followers

Did you know • Our monthly webcast, called the Edmonton Humane Society’s Pawdcast, a news magazine show broadcast via the internet, is the only one of its kind in North America.

• The EHS is in the local media, through news stories and TV visits, almost 7 days a week! Between radio, TV & newspapers, we have a great relationship with all local media to get our messaging out and promote our shelter.

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2011 2010 25, 561 6,037 4,018 1, 732

engaging pet owners

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hase two of our Canine Enrichment Centre’s (CEC) Training Academy launched, offering new training for people who want to work with dogs and puppies as a career.

The Dog Behavior and Training Methodology Certificate (DBTMC) graduated 14 participants in its first year!

Our Training Academy continued to offer both private and group dog training classes and developed new curriculum for additional classes including Senior Puppy Basics, High Flyers Disc, and Tracking Level 1. Canines and their owners could also challenge themselves by completing the Canine Good Neighbor Exam though the CEC Training Academy.

The Katrina & Friends Dog Day Care continued to be wellattended, hosting over 120 dogs per month. There was even a waiting list because of its popularity.

The Behavior Department developed and launched a pilot program which allowed owned dogs to interact with shelter dogs in a play setting. Our Dog Play Group Therapy Sessions provided owners with a new and unique way to socialize their dogs. These sessions helped owners learn about play styles and behaviors, and helped their dogs burn off energy.

The benefits were proper interaction for the owned dogs and great play for our shelter dogs at the same time! This innovative pilot program was highly successful with over 20 dogs and their owners attending.

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Did you know In 2011…

• We taught over 1,100 students and their canine companions through our Training Academy!

& Healing hearts helping minds

Animal Health

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isease prevention continued to be front of mind for our Medical Department. Approximately 30 cases of Parvovirus in canines and 20 cases of Feline Distemper were successfully managed without these deadly and highly infectious diseases spreading throughout the shelter. Cases of Upper Respiratory Infections and Kennel Cough remained low but fluctuated depending on the animal population. This is an impressive feat given that during the busy summer months, the EHS often had upwards of 700 animals in care each day.

There has been an increased demand for more extensive dental care for the animals admitted to us and the purchase of a new digital dental x-ray unit has improved the ease and accuracy of dental diagnoses. Extractions and cleanings are performed much more efficiently with this new tool, allowing us to perform more dental procedures.

We continue to expand our options for surgical correction of various injuries and conditions, such as broken jaws, fractured legs or hips, burns, ulcerated eyes, a mangled paw, dog bite wounds, or a bullet embedded in bone. The surgical procedures to repair these concerns can be complex although amputations continue to be the most common as the majority of the animals we see with orthopedic injuries were injured quite a while previously and actual repair is unfortunately no longer possible. We have performed a variety of other procedures including femoral head ostectomies (a procedure where the head and neck of the femur is removed from injured hips), cruciate repairs, fracture repairs, bladder stone removals and eye enucleations.

The Medical Department continued to welcome a steady stream of foreign trained veterinarians working toward full licensure or wanting extra surgery experience through the year. These veterinarians work under the supervision of our experienced shelter veterinarians and develop into a real asset and increase the number of surgeries that can be performed.

The EHS is proud to act as a ‘teaching hospital’ and is becoming well-known in the veterinary community for helping veterinarians gain excellent surgical experience.

Did you know In 2011…

• Our Medical Department performed over 6,000 spay and neuter surgeries ensuring that animals adopted from the EHS do not add to the pet overpopulation crisis.

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& Healing hearts helping minds

Behavior

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he Behavior Department introduced two new behavior modification and enrichment programs to our shelter animals with great success: The first is Tellington TTouch (TTouch). TTouch has allowed us to work more effectively with all species of animals, and has proven very successful in rehabilitating fearful and anxious animals. This tool has been very beneficial in aiding with behavior modification and has been extensively implemented throughout the shelter.

The second technique, called Early Neurological Stimulation, involves exercises that have important and lasting positive effects for newborn puppies and kittens.

This program was designed by Dr. Carmen Battaglia, and uses handling and position manipulation to stimulate neurological pathways. This technique helps the puppies and kittens to develop appropriate social behaviors, problem solving skills, and immune systems; making them healthy, well-adjusted adult dogs and cats.

Our Behavior Department had a lot of success stories this year, starting with a very large group of dogs rescued from an elderly owner, who had acquired far too many to care for properly. The EHS Animal Rescue & Response team deployed on New Year’s Eve and brought the animals to the shelter. These dogs were fearful and under-socialized, and did not even know how to walk on a leash.

Our Behavior staff members extensively socialized these dogs, and most of them were successfully re-homed.

In June, we accepted a large group of Greyhounds into the shelter through our Animal Transfer Program. These dogs were seized from a neglectful situation in Saskatchewan and had been used to hunt coyotes. Our Behavior Department further researched Greyhound behavior to enhance their knowledge. They spent a lot of time assessing and socializing the dogs and modifying their behavior. Most of these dogs have since been adopted or transferred into breed-specific rescue groups.

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Did you know In 2011…

• 3,594 dogs and puppies were evaluated by the EHS Behavior Department • 3,721 dogs got out for playgroups and socialization • 1,793 dogs were worked with on behavior programs • 180 hours were spent enriching cats and small animals • 155 hours were spent doing TTouch on dogs and puppies

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he EHS continues to have the most amazing and dedicated volunteers around – with over 1,000 people contributing their time to our animals and our shelter.

This year our Volunteer Department welcomed several groups of corporate volunteers, successfully engaging companies and their employees with our shelter. Both Telus and BioWare employees participated in animal enrichment.

Our volunteers also played a huge role in May during the Slave Lake disaster relief work, not just at the EHS but at the Expo Centre temporary shelter as well.

Among a diversity of duties, they were responsible for feeding, cleaning and caring for the animals that were displaced due to the fires, working round the clock for several days.

Volunteers by the Numbers Number of Volunteers Number of Foster Homes Total Number of Volunteer Hours

2011

Did you know In 2011…

• 1,357 animals were fostered by our volunteer foster families. If you added up the total hours all animals spent in foster care, it would be 31,949 hours! That’s over 3.6 years total – fit into just ONE year!

• The EHS Volunteer and Behavior Departments worked together to develop a system for volunteers to know how much time each animal has spent outside of its kennel every day. This allows the volunteers to see which animals have gone outdoors and for how long.

2010

1,073 1,299 192 246 35,579 27,620

Board Members 2011 Chair

Dean Heuman

First Vice Chair Scott Boyer

Second Vice Chair Louis Bourassa

Treasurer

Blake Christopherson, B.Comm. CMA

Directors Colleen Begg, DVM Brian Filips, B.A., LL.B Jan Folk David Harper Dennis Hutton, RET Donna Poburan Charlene Weiss

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support from our constant

Companions

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he community support for the EHS continues to awe us. The generosity of individuals, families, small businesses and corporations allows us to accomplish our life-saving work each year, and this past year was no exception.

Our signature event, Pets in the Park, Edmonton’s official pet festival, was attended by an estimated 10,000 people and their pets. We all had fun in the sun and successfully raised almost $138,000 for the care of our shelter animals.

We are incredibly grateful to our hard-working participants, as well as our supporters, sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, and demonstrators who also took part in the event. And speaking of fabulous events, the 4th Annual Coventry Homes Paws and Claws Gala, held in October, was a massive success! It sold out quickly and raised well over $80,000!

We are also incredibly thankful for our supporters who give in other ways, whether they donate an item from our Wish List or make a bequest in their will.

The EHS Fund Development Department continues to work with our donors to find meaningful ways for them to contribute.

The EHS is very proud of those who take initiative to coordinate their own fundraisers, coming up with creative ways to generate funds for our shelter animals - from bake sales to a realtor donating a portion of their sales.

To everyone that supports our shelter, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You help us to save lives.

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he following list includes all gifts or in-kind donations of $500 or more made during 2011. The Edmonton Humane Society has made every effort to ensure that all of our valued contributors have been properly recognized and sincerely apologizes for any errors or omissions. We gratefully acknowledge and value all of the support that we receive each year. Every contribution makes an incredible difference in the lives of our animals.

4 PAWS Resort A Dirty Dog Spa A. Blair McPherson School ABC Country Restaurant Kenneth Aberle Christopher Ackerman & Marlessa Kuntz Madam Justice L. D. Acton Ian Adatia Menno Admiraal Jason Agustin Jasmine & Noel Ahmed-Bentley Airworthiness Resources Corporation Lili I. Albert Alberta Automatic Sprinklers Ltd. Alberta Blue Cross Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Tamara & Aris Alexander Elton & Margot Allen Estate of Alandra Allenbright ALTA 5 Drywall Ltd Always Plumbing and Heating Ltd. AMA Administration Centre Chris Amundson & Colleen Quinn Paul and Elaine Andrews George & Jean Anning Jennifer Antonac Tammy Arthurs Ashton Transport Ltd. ATCO Electric Atco Gas Atco I-Tek Inc. Atco Pipelines Atco Power Canada Ltd Aurora School Austin S. Nelson Foundation Avison Viveiros Certified General Accountants Aviva Canada Inc. Avonlea Photography Awesome Pawsome Ranch Patricia J. Babet Marija Babic Baccarat Casino Kim Bachmier Robindawn Badry Bailey Orthodontics

Betty J. Baldwin Bank of Montreal Nancy L. Barnes Charlotte Barry William Barschel Graham & Debra Barsi N. & N. Baxandall Charlotte Baynham Lindsay Bean Carla Beck Dana Becker Janet Beebe Richard & Vivian Bell Christina G. Benishin Bennetts & Associates Inc. Estate of Denise Mae Benson Patricia & Charles Benson Anonymous Gwendolyn Bentley Bev Betkowski Liza Bialy Anonymous A. Biri Donald Bishop John & Barbara Blackstock William & Dianne Blahun Reagan Blower Blue Jayne Enterprises S. Blunt BMO Employee Charitable Foundation BNG Specialized Engineering Services LTD. Sharon Boechler Steve Boer Candace R. Boger Don Boisjoli Bonny Bomak Bone & Biscuit Company Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre/Morguard Investments John K. & Fany Borger Dorothy Bouk Greg Bowen Estate of of Alexander Bowie Boxer Building & Crating Ltd. Alice Bradley Brenda Brammar Jackie & Norman Brandsma

Vivianne Bredin Judy Breitkreitz Jamy Brent Clay Brezenski Brian Nebbe Professional Corporation Mark & Jennifer Brockington Belinda Brown Donald M. & Melba Brown Jeff & Julia Brown R. Bett Brown Sarah Brown Clinton Brownlie Jocelyn Brulotte Lynda & Mike Brulotte Anonymous John & Kathy Buck Kim Budney Linda Buhay Burgess Enterprises LTD. Steven Burlingham Jack Burton Bushell Transport Company Ltd. Ralph Buttner Memorial Fund at the Edmonton Community Foundation Frank Calder Karonne Caldwell Calgary Trail Pet Hospital Tammy Callihoo Campbell Dental Centre Estate of Thomas Bryan Campbell-Hope Canonbie Contracting Ltd. Capital Power Corporation Dr. Barry & Mrs. Patti Caplan Jordan Carnell Rev. Guy M. Carriere Terrance & Rillah Carson Catalyst International Inc. CDI College Anonymous Alice Chan Gerald & Betty Chan Rebecca & Michael Chaput Charlesworth Foundation CHEP Catalyst & Chemical Containers Inc, Anthony & Mary Cheung Gino & Tracy Chies

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Supporters

Cinders Fund at the Edmonton Community Foundation Christenson Group of Companies City of Edmonton - Community Relations City of Edmonton - Transit Clara Tyner School CN Rail Major Projects Horizon CN Railroaders in the Community CNW Group Anonymous Karen Cockroft Letitia Coffin Gordon & Maureen Collis Connect Logistics Services Inc. Patricia Conrad Linda Cornwall Gareth Corry Cougar Paint & Collision Inc. James Couper Coventry Homes Jim E. Cox Mae Cox Rick & Brenda Crook Anonymous Sherry and Dennis Cummings Cut + Paste Design Inc Brenda Dale Karen Dalman Mary Daniels Laurie & Deb Danielson Mike Danks David Ornamental Welding Lori David George & Erin Davie Leona De Boer & Ray Muzyka Dr. John A. Deane Cheryl Dechant & Doug Coene Wayne & Karen-Anne Deltombe Kevin & Maryanne Dersch Sherri Devolder & Jason Stone Dewar Western Inc. Krista Dewart Barb & Pat Di Persio Bev Dick Parastoo & Kourosh Dinyari Deb & Gerry Dixon

Dog Owners General Store Dog Star Systems Karla & Wade Doherty Estate of of Henry Dorame Janice & David Dorward James Douglas Leslie M. & Noel Dowler Neil & Lorraine Dubord Bella G. Dumont Ida Duncan Grant Dunlop & Erika Norheim Veronica Dutchak Ms. Elaine Duthie Brian Dyck Earl Buxton School David Easton Donna & Floyd Eby Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Edmonton Pet Connect Edmonton Transit Social Club Eecol Electric Inc. EIDAP Inc. Michelle Elfstedt Elizabeth Finch School Wendy & Doug Elkow Mr & Mrs. Mark W. Elliott Jean Elmer Enbridge Pipeliners Inc. Enchanted Forest Daycare Ltd. Enterprise Rent-a-Car EPCOR Estate of Eleanor Everington Sylvia Ewashko Executive Royal West Edmonton Inn Faber LLP Chartered Accountants Fabulous Furballs Grant Fairley Trevor Fairweather Anonymous Lori A. Fash Dean Fedoruk Richard & Dee Feil Geoffrey Fellows Keith Ferguson Sujatha & Siri Fernando Mark Ferrier

Field LLP Ashley Finlayson & Diane Hollinshead Chad & Sarah Finner Doug Fisher Florists Supply Ltd. Eldon & Anne Foote Fund at the Edmonton Community Foundation Harvey Ford Maureen & Fred Fox Archie & Arne Fraser Fraternal Order Of Eagles Aerie 4241 Frescolocity Robert Fritch Charlotte & Gary Froescul Kevin & Wendie Fuhr Fused Logic Inc Lauren Gahn Dr. Brian & Mrs. Loris Galas Anonymous Ian Garwood Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Elaine Gauthier Aaron & Brandy Gautreau General Intermediates of Canada Brad & Tara Gerke Ken & Susan Gibson Glenora Law Office Global Pet Food Stores Inc. Kathy Godlewski Ralph Goertz Narender Gogna Good News Media Inc. Gordon King Professional Corporation Bev & Chris Gordon Barbara Gotaas Margaret Gough Grande Prairie Regional Kennel Club Candace & Chad Granger Dan & Krista Gray Michelle Grayson James & Beatrice Grey Audrey Groeneveld Janet Halberg & Paul Lambert Anonymous Halliburton Halliburton Canada Patrick & Tina Hanlon Margaret Hannas David & Lena Harper Danielle Harris Marlene Harrison Donna Hastings Debra Hathaway Estate of Bertram Hawthorne Elsie & Patrick Hearne Jocelyn Heath John Heath Clayton Heimbecker Sybilla & Dan Heinemann Annaka Henricks Collin Herbers

Dave & Lana Herbert Candice Hergot Heritage House Condominium Association Tara Heron & Tim Coghlan Pat Hethrington & Rob PatersonBurton Dr. Mark K. Heule & Nancy Heule Dean & Sue Heuman G. Lynn & David Hewitt Megan Highet Leonard Hiller Hill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc. Anne Hoagg Dorothy Hocken Ada Hole Kerri-Lyn Holland Carolyn Holmberg David Holosney E. Holowaychuk Stanton K. & Shirley B. Hooper Edith M. Hopp Karlee Hren Hudson’s Canadian Taphouse Marlema Huget Kat Huggenberg Sheila L. Hughes Humford Management Inc Hunting Energy Services Ltd. Casey Hutchinson Dennis & Donna Hutton Dorothy Hutton Ibero-American Cultural Society Marlene Irving Katherine Irwin J.V. Driver Fabricators Inc. Grace & Darrell Jacobi Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd. Lori Jacobs Tanis Javens Darlene Jensen Cindy & Leonard Jewell Lisa Johner Barbara Johnson Estate of Jason Johnson Mary Jo & Clayton Johnson Marsha J. Johnston Sandra Johnstone Michelle K. Joudrey Keith & Shaun Joyce Lisa Jukes K9 Club (Canine Club Ltd.) Kal Tire Sara Kalke Kane Veterinary Supplies Ltd. Anne Kaplan Karl Hager Limb & Brace Ltd. Karen Kassian & Keith Jenkins Rudy A. Kaus Ms. Cindy L. Keith & James Gurba Sarah Keller

Bill Kelly Brad Kelly Stephen Kelman Niki Kemeny Burtine Kendall Kenneth Hnidan Charitable Trust Laurie Kennon Janice and David Kent Ketchum Canada David & Lorna Kew Kinasewich Benefits Consulting Ltd. Gary & Lorna King Richard King Tracy L. & Glen A. King Mervyn Kinlay Alan & Patricia Kirby Lori Kirkcaldy Anonymous Michael A. Klein & Julie Luhowy Gene Klenke Kim Klesko Bill & Grace Knight Yvonne & William Koehn Mikiko Kohjitani Bernadette Kokolski Anonymous John Kolic Carman Kolt Kenneth W. Kolthammer Wendy Konsorada Virginia Koo Rosemary Kosh David & Jo-Anne Kosowan Anonymous U. Kreuzer Sonya Kristensen Marion LaBrie Deborah L. & Bruce Lacerte Ladies Auxiliary Strathcona - BR 150 Royal CDN Legion Bingo Bill & Sylvia Laidlaw Anonymous Mellisa Layman & William Holden Jane Lee Jean & Glen Lee Gordon & Colleen Lees Bernard & Shelley Lehmann Gary & Laurie Leighton M. Anne Leighton Maurice Lema Tim Lemessurier & Tammy Banting Marina Lengert Shirley & Kenneth Lengert Laurence & Karen Lequier Mr. Tom Levang Anne & Ron Levasseur Shawn Levecque Mary Leverington Bruce & Yvonne Lincoln Tracey Lindsay-Sine Sandra & Jake Little

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supporters Patricia Long Darrell Lopushinsky Lloyd & Mildred Louden Janet Lowe Lucki’s Exercise Equipment Ltd. Estate of Alice Flora Ludwig Catherine Ludwig Erica & Shawn Macaulay Anonymous Helmut Mach Edith Mack Mackenzie Financial Corporation Heather J. MacLeod Robyn Maconochie B. Maeland Brian & Julianne M. Malone Crystal Mandau Matt Marano Marianne Schmidt Foundation Mark’s Work Wearhouse Mars Canada Wendy Marteniuk Martin Deerline Bev Martin Brenda L. Martin Gloria Martinovszky Gwyneth E. Mason Darko Matasic Kelley Matheson Connie Matthes Mayfield Inn & Suites Mairin McCarthy Estate of Joan C. McCombs Patricia McCormack Anonymous Robert McDonald Rod & Janice McDonald Shelley-Ann McDonald Stephanie McDonald Estate of Dorothy McDougall Dean McErlane MCG Joint Ventures Anonymous Donna McKay A. Anne McLellan Colin McManus Leeanne McMeckan Todd & Devonna McMullen Melcor Developments Ltd. Sylvester Mendiuk Janice Michaels Katharine Mikolasek Elizabeth Miller Kurt & Trisha Miller Teresa Mills Karen & Brent Mills-MacNicol Shauna Minarik Valoree & Tony Miraglia

Kim & Douglas Miske Elvera Missen Kenneth D. & Melanie B. Mitchell Moksha Yoga Edmonton Inc. Molly’s Eats Mary G. Moore Guida Morais Barb Morgan Morguard Investments Limited Martha Morris David Mueller Estate of Helga Mueller Betty L. Mulligan Jane E. Murphy Estate of Frances Elizabeth Murray Anna Mzyk Andrea Nadeau Dr. Julianna Nagy Angela Naismith NAIT - Students’ Association Nancy K. Brown (N.K.B.) Aesthetics Inc. Tanya Narzt Eileen Neibrandt Karen Neilson Peter & Lois Nelson Nestle Purina PetCare Canada Inc. Neuman Thompson Barristers/ Solicitors Kim Neuman New Paradigm Engineering Ltd. Bryan & Brigitte Newman Nitti Gritti Cleaning Inc Julie Nordstrom Bob D. Norris Northland Surveys Ltd. Judy K. & Marcel Notschaele Ihor Nowostawsky Michael & Joanne Oakes Margaret R. Oatway Robert Oatway Laurie O’Brien Oddball Tattoo Parlour Maura O’Donoghue-Wiull Kim Oksanen Louise E. & Garry Olshewski Mike D. & Karen Olson Original Joe’s Franchise Group Inc. P&G Louis & Gerda Pade Rick & Sherri Pailer Marlene Pain Kim Palichuk Dr. J. M. Palmer Renae Pappas

Paradise Pet Centre Faye C. Parker Olive G. Parry Eileen & Ron Passmore Donald Patterson & Lynda Bowes Patti Proctor & Assoc. Inc. Estate of Marian Patzer John & Carol Pawlenchuk Bruce Pennock Stefanie Pepin Lisa & Calvin Pereira Sarah Peters Anita Petrinjak Monique Petrin-Nicholson & Ryan Nicholson Petsecure Pet Health Insurance Petsmart Charities Pet-tek Distribution John Phillips Laureen Pisesky Jason & Alisha Plummer Patricia & John Podridske Sandra Polhill Polk-A-Dot Daycare and Out of School Care George & Gaylene Ponech Pawel Popiel Ian Postnikoff Sylvia Poulin Catherine Povaschuk Ken W. Powell Richard & Jillain Pratz Sir Francis C.R. Price Pamela Price & Paul Rogers Irene T. Priestner Paula Primeau Pro Alta Gas Pro-Drive Inc Bernice Promnick Pro’s Framing Connie Prosser Gordon & Laura Proudfoot Todd Prowse Dale J. & Gerda Pruden

PSC Corporate Pub 1905/The Wine Room Dr. Paul J. & Lexine Puszczak Shawna Quigley Marie Quilley Kenneth Quintanilla R.J. Nelson Family Foundation Shirley Ramage Kar Raman Ranchlands School RBC Dominion Securities RBC Royal Bank Kate Reed Mike & Tami Reich Morgan Reid Bruce Rennie Mr. Gordon Reynen Gail Richl Gerald Ricketts Gilles & Danielle Robert Dale W. Roberts Margaret & Alan Robertson Estate of Ruth Robertson David Robinson Marianne E. Robson Henri & Yvette Rodier Anonymous Pat Rollinson Leo Roman Stuart Rosser Mathew Rosychuk Michael J. Rowell Royal Teskey Barristers Michelina & Chris Ruddick Shirley & Gary Rudland John and Elizabeth Rushton Carl & Lorraine Rusnell Charles P. Russell Darryl & Colleen Saban Sadie’s Pet Stop Ltd. Lori Sajjad Dory Sample Trina C. Santry Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance Company Grant Sawisky Saxen Transportation Dr. Angela Scharfenberger Bobbi Schiestel & Glen Rosseker Sheila & Ernest Schlesinger Les & Carole Schmidt Christie Schneider & Lindsey Leighton Wynn Schneider Jason Schoepp Heidi & Emil Schug Des Scott Garry Scrimgeour & Shelley Pruss Seasons Gift Shop

Doree & Hadi Seikaly Judy Sekora Kevin & Leanne Sept Kelly L. Serbu Conward Seymour Shaun Hennessy Professional Corporation Robert Shaunessy Shaw Communications Inc. Sherritt International Corporation Nora & Clifford Shindell Norma Shipley Shirley Short Karen Skeffington Dr. and Mrs. David Skelton Slatter Family Fund at the Edmonton Community Foundation Carol Smith Tegin Smith Marion Snyder Sobey’s West Soggy Dog Manufacturing Inc. Jason & Marie Sommer Anonymous Morten & Valerie Sorensen Justin Sorobey Elaine Souness Kelly Spanach Sparkling-Clean Janitorial Services SPEEDERS Indoor ProKarts Nancy & Jack Sprague Sprague-Rosser Contracting Patricia Spratlin St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary School Karen St.Amand Stahl Peterbilt Ed Stahl Paige K. Stahl Stantec Consulting Ltd. Starbucks Community Service Program Anonymous Darcy Stawniczy Rod & Marian Stawnychy Blair & Carey Stefishen Rita Steinbru Stephen J. Jones Professional Corporation Alex Stephens Sandra & John Stepien Catherine Stewart Lisa & Sean Stewart Stone Temple Salon & Spa Ltd. Robert & Betty Stone David J. Sullivan & Martha J. Clarke Harry Sunner Nicole Suttie Katherine Sweenie Anne Sylvestre Tail Blazers

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supporters Tawnya Taralson Kevin Taylor & Toba Brownell Marie Taylor TD Insurance Technichrome Industries Ltd. Estate of William Teleske Telus Nicolene S. & Neil Terblanche The Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society The Home Depot Foundation The Korea Veterans Association of Canada The Melting Pot The Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association The Tudor Tack Shoppe Ltd. Wendy Thiessen Cameron Thomas Gary Thomas Estate of Harold Thomas Diane & Barry Thomlinson Edward & Gail Thompson Gwen Thompson & Chris Smith Joanne L. Thomson Anonymous Diana Rae Tobin Katrina Todd Phyllis Todd Matthew Todoruk & Charlene Clarke-Todoruk Frank & Eileen Topp Traffic Corp.

Laurie A. Trahan Jennifer Tremiseaux Dr. Floria Tsui Jennifer & John Tulip Christine & Richard J. Turner Patricia E. Twible Twisted Whiskers Mark & Bernice Tymchuk Alberta & Terry Unger Chris B. Unger Union No. 52 Benevolent Society United Way of Calgary United Way of Fort McMurray United Way of Greater Toronto United Way Of Regina United Way of the Alberta Capital Region United Way of the Lower Mainland Seemin A. Vahidy Val J. Viveiros Professional Corp Valuemed Anonymous Veronica Van Diepen Ardeth Van Skiver Vancouver Foundation

Marie Varchol Connie & Stanley Varnhagen VetMed Inc. Roman Vetrovec Vrotech Safety and Consulting Inc. Tim Walker Wal-Mart - South Common Charlene Warawa David & Marcella Ward Donna & Robert Ward Marjorie Ward Sharon Warner Carlie Watson Sharon Weatherly Mark & Cynthia Weiland Doris Weinbrenner Charlene & Greg Weiss Donna Weiss Cheryl Westvelt & Morley Pratt Michael Wetsch Shaughan Whalen Whiskey Jack’s Urban Saloon Ronda M. White Pat M. Whittaker Ken Wiancko Mrs. R. Kathleen Williams Doug & Valerie Wilson Kathleen Wilson Katrina Wilson Anonymous Shane Wispinski Jeannie Witsel Billy Woelfing Brian Womack Winnie Wong Franklin Work Workers’ Compensation Board Alberta Herberta Worman Stani and Robert Woychuk WP Wagner School of Science & Technology Kelly Wulff Fran Wylie Eileen Wynnyk Colin Yanitski Carmen Yatscoff Kim Yendall Beth Young Dr. Jean H. Young Ted Yu Ted Zandbeek June & Lawrence Zubick

supporters The following individuals have been honoured with significant donations from their friends and families: In memory of Niko Arlia In honour of Nadia Baxandall’s 7th Birthday In memory of Marion Joan Bellows In memory of Dwayne Bergeron In memory of Peter Kim Blundell In memory of Diana Bochon-Kitt In memory of Ronald Boer In memory of Doreen Boyd In memory of Ojars Briedis In memory of Roger Brisson In memory of Thornton Bullock In memory of Emily Chaplin In honour of Chris Chilibeck In memory of Kerry-Lee Collings In memory of George Cotter In memory of Charlie Cox In memory of Philip Cox In memory of Valerie Cramer In memory of Phyllis Daneliuk In memory of James D. Daniels With Christmas wishes to Ron & Laurie Dersch In memory of Michelle Dias In memory of Sara Easton In memory of Robert Evanoff

In memory of Elaine Forman In memory of Clifford Funk In memory of Terri Gerbrandt In memory of Ron Gilbertson In memory of Kylen Groeneveld-McAteer In memory of Lilian Hall In memory of Gregory Hanlon In memory of Brad Harvey In memory of Frank Hayday In memory of Marjorie Henning In memory of Clifford Horst In memory of Margaret (Meg) Hunter In honour of the Irma School Graduating Class In memory of Lorne Johanson In honour of Erin Keedian In memory of Dillon Brad In memory of Carolyn King In memory of Coco Ko In memory of Audrey Lakey In memory of Charles Lee In honour of Jean & Glen Lee In memory of Tony Mah In memory of Margaret Mason In honour of Geena Mayan and Mark Fistric’s wedding

In honour of Ressa McMullen’s 6th Birthday In memory of Robert Mellors In honour of King Edward’s Grade 6 Class of 2011 In memory of Emily Peters Christmas Wishes to Pam Price and Paul Rogers With Christmas wishes to Mike & Patricia Priestner & Family In memory of Helen Promnick In memory of Judy Reid In memory of Victor Rubuliak In memory of Freda & Dave Scott In memory of Peter Sokolik In honour of Mackenzie Thomas’ 11th birthday In memory of Robin Thorlakson In memory of Benjamin J. Tillapaugh In memory of Norma Tobin In memory of Bradley Treasure In memory of Myrna Trytten-Rhind In memory of Sylvia Turlock In memory of Tasha Bear Grace In memory of Bonnie Watt In memory of Betty Yeung In memory of Vivian Zimmerman

2011 Annual Report graphic design donated by EHS volunteer Cat Cuddler Kelle Cloutier, 7th Stranger CREATIVE • 7thstranger.ca

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Dear Edmonton Humane Society;

We’d like to share with you our wonderful experience of adopting two kittens from you in October of 2011 and how it has helped teach our three children about responsible pet ownership.

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We visited your shelter three or four times before finally falling for 3 month old kittens Zara and Teddy.

We chose to visit a few times before we adopted to help the kids understand why a place like the Humane Society exists. We talked at length with the kids about why it was not a good idea to buy a pet on a “whim” and how many of the animals in the shelter were there for that very reason.

While talking about this we explained that it was very important to understand the responsibilities of raising and caring for a pet. Since we already had two dogs they understood that there was work involved and that it was very important to choose a kitten or cat that was going to fit with our family.

They fell in love with a few of the kittens from our first visits, and then had to go through the emotions of seeing them get adopted by others - not ideal but a good lesson in the emotional attachment that we would feel once we made them a part of our family - and a taste of what it might feel like to have to give up a pet.

The blessings we have are too numerous to count and that is why we feel very strongly that it was important to bless others, in this case animals, by giving a home to a kitten (or in our case, kittens) that otherwise wouldn’t have one. We understand that these animals don’t choose to be here and that although the Edmonton Humane Society is an amazing place and we are very blessed to have it in our community - the animals will ultimately be able to flourish in a home where they become part of a family!!

The facility is first class, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. It is truly a gem in our community and a cause that is dear to our hearts. We loved every minute of our time spent there and will continue to visit whenever we get the chance.

Sincerely, Ryan and Stacey Smyth (and family)

13620 – 163 Street | Edmonton, Alberta T5V 0B2 | 780-471-1774

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