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REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: General Purpose and Administration Committee
Date:
March 26, 2007
Report #: CLD-009-07
File #:
GPA ~ {}-0'6-07
By-law #:
Subject:
Donations to Clarington Animal Shelter
RECOMMENDA liONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CLD-009-07 be received for information.
Submitted b .
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Reviewed by( -
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
REPORT NO.: CLD-009-07
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
Staff is very pleased to report to Council that our community is extremely supportive of our
Clarington Animal Shelter.
Over the past five years we have received a total of $19,350 in donations. These gifts come
from various donors including:
· Donations made in memory of a friend or family member;
· Donations made in memory of a pet;
· Donations from fund-raising activities; and
· Donations from generous citizens.
Without compromising their right to privacy, staff does acknowledge two donors in particular.
One family has most generously donated more than $3,000 and a private rescue group often
assists in paying for: the spaying/neutering of dogs; surgeries for injured animals; and travel
expenses associated with transferring animals throughout Canada and the US for adoption by
families or rescue groups.
In addition to these financial donations, the Shelter often receives donations of food, toys,
blankets and other supplies. On occasion, children choose to collect donations for the Shelter
in place of receiving birthday gifts, and during the Christmas season, our citizens are
especially generous.
In June of 2006 the students of Waverley Public School conducted a school fundraiser for the
Animal Shelter. A series of events was held, ranging from bake sales to car washes, and at
the conclusion of this endeavour, the students presented us with a cheque in the amount of
$1,000.00. Most recently, Kirby Public School donated $350 and Pines Senior Public School
donated $200 all of which were raised through school fundraising events.
We continue to partner with PetSmart Charities and Pet Value. We regularly have the
opportunity to showcase some of our cats that are available for adoption in the Whitby
PetSmart Store and in our Bowmanville Pet Value store. In 2006, we adopted 45 cats through
each of these two locations and thus far in 2007, we have adopted 6 cats through Pet Value
and 23 cats through PetSmart. It is worth noting, that for every cat adopted through PetSmart
the Shelter also receives a $5.00 donation from PetSmart Charities.
All donations received by the Shelter are held in an account and are allocated to directly
benefiting the animals at the Shelter.
2007 UpQrades
Each spring season the Shelter takes in a number of pregnant cats and provides care to these
moms until such time as the kittens are old enough and healthy enough to be adopted.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
REPORT NO.: CLD-009-07
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Although the numbers fluctuate from year to year, it is a given that by June our cat cages are
full. In order to provide these moms a comfortable and quiet place, staff often use the "inside
dog rooms" as a maternity ward. The cages in these dog rooms were designed to house dogs
and therefore any cats held in the room must be held in cat cages within the dog cages. This
is not an efficient use of our facilities.
Work is underway to convert these dog cages so they may accommodate either cats or dogs.
This will free up our cat cages for cats to be housed in the other rooms and will provide a safe,
quiet and fun space for the moms and their kittens. During the off seasons, these converted
cages may also be used for group housing of cats; although this concept is still being
researched by staff.
The cost for cage conversions for one "inside dog room" is estimated at $1200. Donated funds
will be used to fund the conversions.
Conclusion
Staff are most grateful to all who contribute to our Shelter whether it be financial, gifts in kind,
fostering animals, or assisting us in finding suitable homes for our cats and dogs. In honour of
our major donors, arrangements have been made to hang plaques of gratitude at the shelter.
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Animal Licensing Services Inc.
Animal Advisory Committee
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506