The Bow Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide our community with an adoption Centre following a no kill, no cage philosophy to shelter, care for and re-home stray and abandoned dogs and cats and promote humane attitudes and responsible pet companionship through educational programs and community leadership.
About This Cause
What We Do The Carla Cumming Sojonky Adoption Centre, home of the Bow Valley SPCA, is Canada’s first no kill, no cage adoption centre. For more than 10 years we have provided the best possible care for abandoned dogs and cats in the Bow Valley. Each animal in our care lives in a room, is treated as an individual, and is kept until matched to its “forever family”. Our costs are higher, but so is our “save rate” which is over 98%. Our No Kill, No Cage Philosophy Our animals are housed in rooms (not kennels or cages) and we are committed to keeping and caring for every one of these dogs and cats until they find their forever family. Adoption is our goal, but in cases where finding a match is difficult, we are committed to keeping the dog or cat in our care until there is a match. As a no kill adoption center, we are committed to training and rehabilitating all of our residents until they can be successfully adopted and, if necessary, to provide a lifetime sanctuary for dogs or cats that cannot be adopted. The quality of life, while the dogs and cats are being rehabilitated is a critical issue. The “no cage” concept is an essential part of the emphasis we put on our residents having the highest quality of life possible—and we know it works. Our Facility – The Carla Cumming Adoption Centre Named in honor of Frank Sojonky’s wife, the Carla Cumming Sojonky Adoption Centre is a 3,500 square foot building with a large off-leash park, wooded walking trails, and a secure fence line. The Centre opened in June 2007 and was recognized by Natural Resources Canada as energy efficient in design. Green buildings are of higher quality, last longer, and cost less to operate; the long-term financial savings are significant, especially for a non-profit organization where every dollar matters. We are proud that our building is a home that respects the health and well being of both its occupants and the environment, while creating an excellent model for future adoption centres across the country. Since 2007, we have: -Saved over 2,000 dogs and cats, with our save rates being 99% for dogs and 98% for cats. -Matched 99% of our animals with forever homes. -Helped re-home dogs and cats from surrounding adoption centres, which has strengthened relationships between other rescue organizations and moving us towards a no-kill nation. -Provided a low-cost spay/neuter program to support low-income families in the Bow Valley. -Provided educational outreach emphasizing responsible pet ownership and the importance of neutering pets which has reached hundreds of school children and adults. -Sponsored a number of fundraising events that have enjoyed broad and consistent community support. -Partnered with other community groups such as Wild Smart, Pats for Pets, First Responders, and several local businesses to promote animal welfare.