Programs
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Northern Dog Transfer Network Every year we save an average of 700 dogs by transporting them out of the communities of the NWT. Some stay here in the Territory but many are flown out to the southern rescue organizations that can foster and adopt them into great homes. This Network of organizations is an incredible chain of caring organizations and individuals with a passion for saving as many dogs as possible. Without these wonderful people many dogs would not be alive today or would be suffering greatly. Escorting Dogs South We really depend on people like you to help relocate our wonderful northern specials either to an adopter down South or a trusted Animal Rescue organization. If you are travelling to a major city in Alberta or B.C like Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Nanimo, Comox or Abbotsford you can potentially help a dog get to their new life! Currently because of the discontinuation of sponsorship we are asking that people interested in helping with transport contact us for instructions on how to help. You would have to call and book a dog on your tickets ( on any airline) but we can reimburse the fee or give a taxable donation receipt. The cost of a dog in luggage is $100. Please email nwtspcayk@gmail.com for details. NOTE: There is not always room on the plane due to a dog or a rescue not being ready so we may not be able to use your flight. But Thank you for contacting us. |
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Petcard Financing Program
Petcard offers a simple and affordable way to finance the treatment or product your pet needs and it allows you to get it without delay. It is the ideal alternative to writing a cheque. Petcard's veterinary financing programs ensure that you don't delay the treatment your pet needs due to cost concerns, by offering you a variety of financing terms with convenient monthly payments. They will pay your veterinary or service provider in full now and you can repay them in affordable monthly payments.
For more information and to apply to for Petcard financing, please visit www.petcard.ca
Petcard offers a simple and affordable way to finance the treatment or product your pet needs and it allows you to get it without delay. It is the ideal alternative to writing a cheque. Petcard's veterinary financing programs ensure that you don't delay the treatment your pet needs due to cost concerns, by offering you a variety of financing terms with convenient monthly payments. They will pay your veterinary or service provider in full now and you can repay them in affordable monthly payments.
For more information and to apply to for Petcard financing, please visit www.petcard.ca
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Community Spay and Neuter
The NWT SPCA has a program for community dogs to get fixed. For $250 a family can send in their dog to us and we will get the dog spayed or neutered, and vaccinated if needed. The dog is then sent back to the community. The benefits of this program are tremendous as it helps control the overpopulation of dogs in isolated communities. This program possible because of our partnership with Air Tindi/ First Air and Great Slave Animal Hospital. Please email us at nwtspcayk@gmail.com if you would like to know more about this program. Click for a brochure on the benefits of Spay and Neutering! If the animal has to travel on Air Tindi there is an additional $50 charge. Buffalo Airlines flies a no charge. |
Northern Community Pet Food and Supplies Program
We ask for donations of Pet food and supplies such as collars, leashes, tie-outs toys etc so we can send them to the Communities in the NWT that need them. These items are difficult to get and also expensive to purchase in many small communities and sometimes families need a little help. We try our best to help when asked. Our program donates thousands of dollars in supplies each year to many communities in the North. Thank you to Air Tindi and Buffalo, First Air Cargo which transports these supplies for us. For more information please fill out the form to the right.
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Foster Program
The NWT SPCA is always looking for new foster homes. We have many many animals that need safe loving homes for stays of a few days to a few weeks. We are looking for people who can care for animals awaiting permanent adoption or transport to another rescue organization. You can specify if you want puppies, cats, or older dogs. We can accommodate you. All food and supplies are provided. It does not cost you a thing except your time and love! If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, or for more information on the foster program, please download the foster application form for a Cat or Dog or contact our adoption and foster coordinator at adopt-foster@nwtspca.com.
The NWT SPCA is always looking for new foster homes. We have many many animals that need safe loving homes for stays of a few days to a few weeks. We are looking for people who can care for animals awaiting permanent adoption or transport to another rescue organization. You can specify if you want puppies, cats, or older dogs. We can accommodate you. All food and supplies are provided. It does not cost you a thing except your time and love! If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, or for more information on the foster program, please download the foster application form for a Cat or Dog or contact our adoption and foster coordinator at adopt-foster@nwtspca.com.
Hero Campaign
The HERO Campaign is a way for people to save a dog without the responsibilities that come along with ownership. For $75 (the average cost of a one-way ticket) you can sponsor a dog to fly south to a partner facility, or for $100 you can sponsor a dog to fly to Yellowknife from Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet, or any number of the smaller communities in the NWT or Nunavut. This is for dogs who have been impounded for an extended period of time, older dogs, and dogs with behavioral issues that temporarily prevent them from being adopted. It also includes many puppies for whom the winter and harsh climate of the North would be a death sentence.
If you are interested in saving a dog and becoming a HERO, please email us! Click here to see some of the dogs that have been sent down south from NWT and Nunavut since 2010.
The HERO Campaign is a way for people to save a dog without the responsibilities that come along with ownership. For $75 (the average cost of a one-way ticket) you can sponsor a dog to fly south to a partner facility, or for $100 you can sponsor a dog to fly to Yellowknife from Inuvik, Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet, or any number of the smaller communities in the NWT or Nunavut. This is for dogs who have been impounded for an extended period of time, older dogs, and dogs with behavioral issues that temporarily prevent them from being adopted. It also includes many puppies for whom the winter and harsh climate of the North would be a death sentence.
If you are interested in saving a dog and becoming a HERO, please email us! Click here to see some of the dogs that have been sent down south from NWT and Nunavut since 2010.
SPCA Scholarship & The Maureen Goldsmith Memorial Scholarship
The NWT SPCA funds one $500 scholarship annually to recognize and reward an individual who contributes both in their education and extracurricular activities to the betterment of Animals. The family of our late friend Maureen Goldsmith also awards a $500 scholarship for an individual who is passionate about animal welfare, nature and conservation. To be eligible for these scholarships the applicant must:
If you'd like to apply for one of these scholarships please fill out and submit the Scholarship Application Form found here.
The NWT SPCA funds one $500 scholarship annually to recognize and reward an individual who contributes both in their education and extracurricular activities to the betterment of Animals. The family of our late friend Maureen Goldsmith also awards a $500 scholarship for an individual who is passionate about animal welfare, nature and conservation. To be eligible for these scholarships the applicant must:
- Be a High School Graduate
- Be a current or former Northerner
- Be accepted to attend, or currently attending a post-secondary educational institution in a program relating to the betterment of animals
- Have involvement in the community, such as volunteering
- Have at least an average academic standing
If you'd like to apply for one of these scholarships please fill out and submit the Scholarship Application Form found here.
Therapy Dog Program
The Therapy Dog Program is run by St. John Ambulance in Yellowknife. Any dog of sound temperament can become a Therapy Dog, regardless of size or breed, once they pass the St. John Therapy Dog test. All volunteers must be able to make the commitment of time to visit on a regular basis. They must also be willing to participate in a screening process, which includes a criminal record check.
Evaluation sessions are held to test dogs on obedience and temperament. Testing consists of a heeling pattern to show control when walking, a sit and down stay, noise distraction, greeting a friendly stranger, reaction to other dogs, interaction with wheelchairs, accepting a treat from a stranger, a patient draped in a robe and a crowd petting the dog. Once the dog and handler have passed the test they're ready to visit their designated facility under supervised visits.
Therapy Dogs offer unconditional love and friendship to the sick, lonely and helpless. Dogs are non-judgmental. They are undeterred by human frailties and accept human illness, handicap or disfigurement, confusion or tears. They calm the distressed, distract the pain-ridden, and comfort the despondent. They, in return, are often accepted when humans are rejected. If you are interested in the program and would like more info, contact Trevor or Christine
at St John Ambulance, 873-5658 or info.yellowknife@nt.sja.ca
The Therapy Dog Program is run by St. John Ambulance in Yellowknife. Any dog of sound temperament can become a Therapy Dog, regardless of size or breed, once they pass the St. John Therapy Dog test. All volunteers must be able to make the commitment of time to visit on a regular basis. They must also be willing to participate in a screening process, which includes a criminal record check.
Evaluation sessions are held to test dogs on obedience and temperament. Testing consists of a heeling pattern to show control when walking, a sit and down stay, noise distraction, greeting a friendly stranger, reaction to other dogs, interaction with wheelchairs, accepting a treat from a stranger, a patient draped in a robe and a crowd petting the dog. Once the dog and handler have passed the test they're ready to visit their designated facility under supervised visits.
Therapy Dogs offer unconditional love and friendship to the sick, lonely and helpless. Dogs are non-judgmental. They are undeterred by human frailties and accept human illness, handicap or disfigurement, confusion or tears. They calm the distressed, distract the pain-ridden, and comfort the despondent. They, in return, are often accepted when humans are rejected. If you are interested in the program and would like more info, contact Trevor or Christine
at St John Ambulance, 873-5658 or info.yellowknife@nt.sja.ca