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Our Featured Senior Pet of the Month JESSIE!
Jessie is a handsome brown tabby who has come a long way from being initially nervous of people. Jessie enjoys being petted and brushed and just being in your company. This 'ol boy has the saddest eyes and we believe had a rough life prior to coming into our care. He has had a few teeth removed and would be best suited to a mostly wet food diet. We recently performed blood work on him (June, 2008) and his results came back normal and his kidney and liver functions were normal as well which is a great sign of health for a senior kitty. Jessie has never had a home to call his own and it would be so wonderful to see him placed in a loving home for his senior years. He has been in our program for over three years now patiently waiting for his forever home. Please open your heart and home to this sweet fellow. If you are interested in either fostering or adopting Jessie, please call CDHS at (705) 445-5204 or EMAIL US Every day, Georgian Bay Animal Rescue welcomes stray, abandoned and unwanted animals. We make sure they receive food, a warm place to stay and veterinary care to give all of the animals in our care a second chance - a chance for a new home where they will be cherished companions for the rest of their lives Georgian Bay Animal Rescue and our dedicated volunteers work so very hard to make room for "just one more", caring for them, educating the public about the critical need to spay and neuter their pets, with a determined goal of ending pet overpopulation. Please help us with our cause by making a financial contribution towards the every day costs that we incur to help these animals because the animals depend on your generosity.
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FEATURED DOG.......CHARLIE!
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Charlie is a sweet Young lab cross who was found as a stray and never claimed. He has a gentle temperament and loves to cuddle and be in the company of people. If you are interested in Charlie, please call GBAR at 705-445-5204. "BUY A BRICK, LEND A PAW" Campaign To Complete the Shelter
| "BUY A BRICK, LEND A PAW" Campaign is now underway with the goal of raising $300,000 for Phases 2 and 3 of the new shelter building (Please see more information and pictures of the shelter under construction below.) "Bricks" are being sold at $100 each to help us complete our new shelter building for the rescued, homeless animals in need within the Georgian Triangle. 'Bricks' can be purchased in your name, or as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions, or in memory of a loved one or pet. Acknowledgement cards will be sent out as requested by donors. A Special Plaque will be installed in the new completed shelter building to honour all who purchased a 'Brick', and helped build a home for animals in need. There are several ways to donate: GBAR Brochure & Donation forms can be picked up at The UPS Store, Collingwood, and at most veterinary offices and pet stores in the Georgian Triangle, and also other stores in the area which display a 'Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw' poster in the window. You can also call Dori at (705) 444-7208 for information on mailing in a donation or doing a credit card donation. You can also buy a 'Brick' using Canadahelps.org website
N.B. In the 'Message/Instructions' section, please type in: 'Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw', and special occasion, person or pet being honoured. The goal is to raise at least $300,000 to complete Phases 2 and 3 of the shelter, and allow occupancy by early Fall, 2008. The quicker the funds can be raised, the faster the homeless animals will have a safe, warm, loving environment, as they await their forever, loving homes. HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN, PLEASE......for the animals. |
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NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS!
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TO DATE WITH GBAR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS!! 1) 'FALL YARD & TREASURE SALE' Saturday, Sept. 20th from 8am to 2pm at Nottawa Community Hall, Nottawa. THE sale you have been waiting for! Come shop till you drop....there will be treasures of all kinds, for every taste, and every age. Do not miss it!! Abandoned, neglected, homeless animals in your community are counting on your support! Please don't let them down. EVERY cent goes for the care of these so deserving animals. For more information or to volunteer call Susan 446-0746 or Miriam 445-7332. DONATION DROP OFF DAYS -Thursday, Sept. 18 from 12 Noon to 7pm AND Friday, Sept. 19 from 10 am to 5pm at Nottawa Community Hall, Nottawa. Donations of gently used items greatly appreciated: home decor, crystal, jewelry, fine china, linens, furniture, art work, small working appliances, toys (No clothes, used candles, odd mugs/glasses, please). All proceeds will go for care of needy animals. For more information or to volunteer call Susan 446-0746 or Miriam 445-7332. 2) Ongoing - until September 14th "BIZARRE BAZAAR" store at the Old Apple Barn, 4538 County Rd. 124, beside Bellbrae Animal Hospital, EVERY Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 10am to 5pm, until Sunday, September 14th. Come shop for wonderful treasures: home decor, furniture, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, china, crystal, glassware, objects d'art, original oil paintings, limited edition prints, linens, books, Christmas decor, and much much more. You will be astounded by the selection and variety of 'good stuff'. To donate good saleable items, call Dori at 444-7208. Remember that ALL proceeds (every single penny!) is used for the care of rescued, homeless, needy animals from your community. |
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DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER!
To find out more information on our organization or to make a financial contribution, please download our latest newsletter by clicking on the link below:
CDHS Newsletter 2008 Spring/Summer Edition
CDHS Newsletter 2007 Fall Edition
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The Georgian Bay Animal Rescue Shelter!
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WHO WE ARE..
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Georgian Bay Animal Rescue (GBAR) is a registered charity run solely by unpaid volunteers, who have been dedicated to helping animals in need, since 1999. GBAR is a "No Kill' animal rescue, serving Georgian Triangle, dedicated to helping lost, injured, abandoned, neglected animals; providing compassionate care, spay/neuter, adoption, 'second chances' at life." GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE GBAR has no formal boundaries; it serves the area commonly known as the ‘Georgian Triangle’, which includes the communities of Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Creemore, Collingwood, Town of Blue Mountains, Thornbury, Clarksburg, Meaford, and the surrounding areas. At times, we have provided assistance to animals beyond this region. OUR VISION ‘No more homeless animals’ We dream and work towards a world in which there are no stray, unwanted, abandoned, neglected or abused companion animals, by building awareness of animal welfare rights, and promoting responsible pet ownership. OUR MISSION We are dedicated to helping injured, abandoned, neglected, abused, homeless and unwanted animals: 1. To care for these animals by providing safe, healthy, warm and loving environments. 2. To strive to place these animals in loving forever homes as quickly as possible by a well-documented adoption process. 3. To promote responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering, to help alleviate pet overpopulation. 4. To provide an educational aspect to our work through volunteer opportunities in our three temporary cat facilities, and by school visits to teach young people about the care and humane treatment of all sentient creatures. The overall goal of GBAR is to build and operate a modern ‘No Kill’ shelter facility where animals will receive compassionate care and medical treatment, including vaccination and spay/neuter, as needed, prior to adoption. HOW WE OPERATE We will operate a central shelter facility housing as many animals as possible, awaiting adoption. At present, we operate three temporary cat facilities, which we hope to eliminate once our central location is constructed. All of our animals receive a health check and vaccinations. Any dogs and cats over 6 months of age are also spayed or neutered. We actively promote the adoption of these animals to good forever homes on our website and in local newspaper ads, bi-annual Newsletters, and all GBAR fundraising events. Donations can be made for our day-to-day operation costs through the Canda Helps.org Website. In the funds designation section, be sure to click on "Operational Funds".
Given our ‘No Kill’ policy, animals may be temporarily placed in caring foster homes until they are adopted. We also provide support in the rescue of injured wildlife by assisting in their transport to rehabilitation centres. The work of GBAR is managed by a 7 member volunteer Board of Directors consisting of: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Cat Adoption Coordinator and Dog Adoption Coordinator. OPERATING STATISTICS Number of dogs taken into care 2007: 38; all adopted by April, 2008. In May, 2008: 7 dogs in care, 6 in foster homes, 1 in vet boarding due to lack of foster home availability. Number of cats taken into care 2007: Approx. 240; 168 adopted. In May, 2008, over 300 cats in care, 150 are in foster homes, over 150 in three temporary cat facilities. Number of animals spayed or neutered in 2007: 273. Operating Expenses 2007: $237,977.00 Veterinary Care: $177,653.00; Pet Supplies/Care: $13,857.00; 3 Cat Facilities: $7,482.00; Fundraising Costs: $30,702.00; Office Supplies, Telephone, Bank/Visa Charges, Misc.: $5,158.00; Insurance: $3,125.00. Shelter Building Fund: Raised for construction of permanent shelter: Phase I - $547,000 in cash and pledges. ‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign to complete Phases 2 and 3: started April, 2008 - $300,000 to be raised. WHY YOU SHOULD HELP Caring for society’s homeless, needy animals is a community responsibility. Your contribution to building a permanent animal shelter in the Georgian Triangle helps to build civic pride in all aspects of community life, and makes our towns, villages and neighbourhoods better places to live, work and play. Teaching members of our society, particularly its youth, about animal welfare and human rights and the importance of understanding and respecting others, promotes the establishment of strong values throughout the community. Caring for our animals in a humane way makes us all feel proud of where we live. Research has shown that communities that care for others---human and animal—have lower rates of petty crime, juvenile delinquency and physical and mental abuse occurrences. HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteers are needed to fulfil a variety of roles, including animal care, fundraising activities, adoption promotion, and provision of foster homes for animals awaiting adoption. Call (705) 445-5204 and leave a message, if you can assist. Financial support is always urgently needed to provide for the needs of rescued, injured and sick animals brought into care daily. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted; tax receipts are provided for donations over $20.00. Donations can now be made on-line through Canadahelps.org website. Type in 'Collingwood and District Humane Society' at the first prompt, and press 'search' button, and continue from there. Donations-in-kind are always welcomed, particularly of items such as: canned cat food; scoopable cat litter; orphan kitten formula (KMR); towels, blankets and sheets; cat toys; pet hair brushes; pet dishes; pet carriers; flea treatment for cats and dogs (Advantage, Revolution). Actively support our fundraising activities through your participation and/or donation of items for our silent auctions, and our summer store, “Bizarre Bazaar”. Adopt or foster one or more of our loving animals into your home. Please visit our website at www.cdhs.petfinder.com, for a full list of animals available for adoption or fostering. We also always need ‘emergency’ (short notice) dog and cat foster homes. Please place yourself on the list of available homes. OUR NEW PERMANENT SHELTER & ‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign On January 8th, 2008, construction began on our new shelter building on Tenth Line, off Mountain Road, Collingwood. Phase 1 (exterior walls, roof, interior rough-ins) was completed in May, 2008. Fundraising for Phases 2 and 3 (‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign) is currently in progress, with the goal of raising $300,000. Check our website for updates and photos of the shelter as it is constructed. You can also drive by for a look-see! ‘Bricks’ can be purchased for $100 each, in your name, or as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions, or in memory of a loved one or pet. A Special Plaque will be installed in the completed shelter to honour all who bought a ‘Brick’ and helped build a home for animals in need. To purchase a ‘Brick’ or more, fill out the attached Donation Form, and mail it in with your information and donation amount. Call Dori at (705) 444-7208 for more information on the ‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign. You can also buy a ‘Brick’ on our website, through www.canadahelps.org, with the use of a credit card. Your support for this important fundraising campaign is urgently needed NOW in order to complete the permanent animal shelter building as quickly as possible. The faster the funds can be raised, the faster the homeless animals in our community will have a safe, warm, loving environment, as they await their loving, forever homes. PLEASE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN…….for the animals. THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE ANIMALS We wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who have helped and who continue to help in our efforts to improve the care and quality of life for companion animals in our region. Our challenge is far from over. It is clear that we have much to do to modify attitudes and improve understanding of animal welfare and treatment. In spite of our efforts at education and awareness building, the number of animals needing our care continues to grow, resulting in corresponding increases in our operating costs and volunteer requirements. Being a ‘No Kill’ organization puts additional stress and pressure on available resources, although it is the right approach to animal care. YOUR ongoing support remains a necessity so that all creatures living among us are provided with care, comfort, nourishment, relief from pain and, most importantly, a loving forever home. ADOPT your next ‘best friend for life’; do not buy! Save a life by adopting from GBAR. Not only do we care for domesticated animals, we also assist in the rescue of wildlife by assisting in their transport to a rehabilitation centre. If you would like more information regarding wildlife or have a situation regarding a wild animal, click on the following link WILDLIFE ADVICE
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