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Home My WebLink AboutCLD-55-02 .. , , CI!J!_n REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Report #: CLD-55-02 FILE # (/11- fj7f- () :J- By-law #: Date: December 2, 2002 Subject: DELEGATION OF JANET LANGE - HUMANE SOCIETY OF DURHAM REGION RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1, THAT Report CLD-55-02 be received for information; and 2. THAT Janet Lange be forwarded a copy of Report CLD-55-02. U r-r~-J' ~ Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer PLB*MKS*dm CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 1101 . REPORT NO.: CLD-55-02 PAGE 2 of 3 BACKGROUND: At a Council meeting held on October 28, 2002, Council passed the following resolution: "THAT the delegation of Janet Lange regarding the Humane Society of Durham Region be referred to the Clerk's Department for preparation of a Report," The Humane Society of Durham Region receives no funding from the City of Oshawa or the Region of Durham and are responsible for their own existence which is done through donations, fundraising and adoptions. They are governed by a Board of Directors which is elected at an annual meeting. Their only obligation as an affiliate shelter, is to submit monthly reports on cruelty investigations to the head office of the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Newmarket. Their status of an affiliate shelter means they are governed by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals Act. Cruelty investigations encompass domestic animals, agricultural animals and wildlife. There is no mandate from head office on shelter standards or operational processes as these fall under the jurisdiction of their Board of Directors. The Humane Society of Durham Region has one inspector and three active agents; other agents can be called upon if so needed, All agents are trained prior to their being able to undertake investigations. They are authorized to lay charges under the Criminal Code, can issue warnings or orders and can remove animals in extreme cases. In addition to the above noted shelter staff, they rely on the help of many volunteers. They also do public education on pet care and dog bite prevention and will take animals for adoption from owners who no longer want their pet or are not able to keep them. They accept dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, rats, mice and other small mammals. Adoptions are handled at their shelter which is located at 199 Waterloo Street, Unit 2, Oshawa and at Petcetera in Ajax. The Clarington Animal Shelter staff often interact with the Humane Society Members. If we have a special animal that needs more expensive veterinary care than we can provide, we call on the Durham Humane Society to see if they can take the animal for us. 1102 - REPORT NO.: CLD-55-02 PAGE 3 OF 3 So far this year, they have accepted two cats which needed leg amputation from our shelter. They took a litter of thirteen very young kittens which had been dumped in a box in the rain, outside the Clarington Animal Shelter. They also took an elderly Cocker Spaniel and a very senior Calico Cat for which we were unable to find a home. They have also helped our staff with fostering homes for two litters of kittens not yet weaned. Animals which are abandoned inside houses or apartments fall within the jurisdiction of the Durham Region Humane Society. They also take exotic animals and often care for animals where the owner is hospitalized or incarcerated. They conduct adoption referrals for the Clarington Animal Shelter and also investigate cruelty complaints throughout the Region of Durham. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act gives authority to the Humane Society of Durham Region staff to enter private property for matters of cruelty to animals whereas the staff of the Clarington Animal Shelter Staff have no statutory authority to do so (see Attachment A "Humane Society of Durham Region" pamphlet). In conclusion, the Clarington Animal Shelter and Humane Society of Durham Region staff often interact and will continue to work closely with the goal of providing excellent care for our animals, returning lost pets to their owners or finding them good homes. Attachment A - "Humane Society of Durham Region" Interested parties to be advised of Council's decision: Janet Lange 2 Shoreview Court Bowmanville, ON L 1C 3V2 ) ) 03 Volunteer Programmes The majority of the work at the Hwnane Society of Durham Region is carried out by volunteers and we are always eager for additional help. There are programs for volunteer drivers, hwnane educators, fundraiser assistance, foster homes for cats, kittens and puppies (two to six weeks in length, all sup- plies are provided), dog walkers, shelter volunteers, bingo volunteers, collection box drop offs, etc. Would you like to volunteer but can't commit to a regular activity? Give us a call and volunteer to help with a fundraising activity. These are always lots of fun, you'll meet new people and give your time to a very worthwhile cause! Become a dog walker whenever you have time, no need for pre- arranged dates or times. Get fit and give a dog a longed for walk at the same time. Humane Education Program for Schools The Humane Society of Durham Region offers an educational programme for schools throughout Durham Region. This programme teaches sm- dents about responsible pet ownership, pet over population, Bite-off (meeting strange dogs) and animal abuse. The topics are designed for different age groups of students. If you are interested in arranging this programme for your schoo~ please contact the Society at (905) 433-2022. . C) ~ Donation Options Humane Society of Durham Region There are many options for donating to the Hu- mane Society of Durham Region: · A one-time donation can be made with the donation form attached to this brochure. · Regular monthly donations can be automati- cally withdrawn from a bank account or VISA credit card. Contact the Shelter to arrange the donation. .- Where a new friend is waiting for you .- · Anyoneworking anywhere can designate their charitable withdrawals from pay cheques to be forwarded to us, · Corporate sponsorship is needed for fund- raisers and you can advertise your company name and address. Contact the Shelter to co- ordinate. Shelter Address · Donate items for yard sales, bake sales or craft sales by calling us at (905) 433-2022. 199 Waterloo Street, Unit #2 Oshawa, Ontario LIH 3W9 · Donate your Zellers or Hudson's Bay Club points to the Humane Society by using #877- 867-558. (905) 433-2022 Shelter Hours · Collect cash register tapes from Dominion, A&P, Ultra Food and Drug, Sav-a-Centre and Dominion Plus. Mon Ilamto5pm Tues Ilamto5pm Wed 12pmt04pm Thurs II am to 5 pm Fri II amt05pm Sat IOamt04pm Sun 12 pm t04 pm · Make pet food/litter donations at various Pet Valu stores throughout Durham Region or drop off pet food and supplies direcrlyat the Shelter. ~Bea~ ' ,paL' _a..... Who Are We? We are the onIyHumane, Society (SPCA) in Dur- ham Region and are located at 199 Waterloo Street, Unit #2 in Osha'Wll, Ontario., We are not a setvice of the city or region and tlierefore receive no fund- ing. We are responsible for our own existence and are able to do this solely through donations, fund- raising and adoptions. We do not euthanize for length of stayl Our animals live in our care until they are adopted. All of our mature animals are spayed or neutered, at our expense, prior to being adopted, The Humane Society of Durham Region is a regis- tered charity and issues official income tax receipts for donations. All donations are used solely for the animals within Durham Region. We do not give or sell our membership list to other organizations for mailing purposes. The Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Durham Region is a volunteer group and a large portion of the work in the Society is accomplished by volunteers, The Humane Society of Durham Region publishes a bi-monthly newsletter available to all members. Regularly Held Fund Raisers · Weekly Bingo at Bingo Country, Monarch and Bayly, Ajax · Pet Pics with 01' Saint Nick in December · Big Band Dance in January · Pets Wa1kathon in May · Pooches 'N' Puddles Dog Splash in July, August · Pause for our Paws in the Fall . Bake Sales, Yard Sales and Craft Sales · 50/50 Raffles, Barbeques and Collection Boxes. How To Find Us -ci 0:: c o :l iii Hwy40l t . . N Bloor St. ~ ;;; 0 " ~ Wentworth St. , . " z .. ~ Waterloo St. ~ .- Shelter Firehall www.humanedurham.com Donation Form Yes! I want to help the animals and become a member of the Humane Society of Durham Region, Enclosed is my contribution to aid the Humane Society of Durham Region in its efforts to prevent cruelty, neglect and abuse of animals. Name Address Phone ,...[} C) ~ ~ Method of Payment o Cheque o VISA - Debit my credit card in the amount of _ $20 _ $30 _ $35 _ $50 _ Other _ o Enroll for monthly donation Exp, Credit Card # Signature Mail to: Humane Society of Durham Region 199 Waterloo Street, Unit #2 Oshiwa, Ontario L1H3W9 Donations and Membership Fees are Tax Deductible Please Note:: If you witness any incidenu of animal abuse, rq>ortthcm to the Humane Society of Durham Region at (905) 4J,l-2022,