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CALGARY HUMANE SOCIETY Facility Enhancement Project
At Calgary Humane Society, we believe every animal deserves a second
chance at living a happy, healthy life! For over 4,500 lost, stray, abused and
neglected animals that arrive at our facility each year, this second chance
starts here.
Connecting Lives since 1922
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MORE THAN PUPPY KISSES AND KITTEN CUDDLES The sound of barking and howling in the background makes it hard to hear or focus. But you can see beyond her greying muzzle as she wags her tail slightly, as if to say “hello.” Your eyes meet, your heart melts and you just know. The journey you will share has already begun. Down the hall, you notice an elderly woman carrying an orange tabby in a crate. “We have been together for 15 years,” she confides to the staff person. She cannot take him to her new home in the extended care facility. The large cat meows loudly and appears unsettled. She hushes him in soft tones, smiles gratefully and wipes her eyes, as she heads towards the door. For those of us who love animals, we know the power and influence they have. They give us unconditional love and we would do anything for them in return. They make our families complete.
OPEN TO ALL
For nearly 100 years, Calgary Humane Society has made
puppy kisses, kitten cuddles and so much more possible
for Calgarians. From the first hello to that difficult good-
bye, we are here through it all.
Together, we have an unshakable commitment to caring
for the vulnerable, the homeless, the abused and the
neglected animals in our community. As an animal shel-
ter, our arms are open to all, Calgary Humane Society is
an open-admission shelter. This means we never turn
animals away, regardless of their condition, their species,
their breed or their age. We welcome them all.
The team at Calgary Humane Society works tirelessly so
each animal recieves the shelter, love, medical care and
behavioural support they require to heal, to grow, to learn
and to trust again. Every animal gets a second chance to
find their new family and the life they deserved.
OUR MISSION
To help as many animals as we can
OUR VISION
Using innovative strategies to lead, inspire, and educate
in the humane treatment of companion animals, fostering
an enlightened community which consistently demon-
strates respect and compassion for all animals.
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IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE IT’S BEEN 14 YEARS!
Calgary Humane Society operates out of a 44, 000 square
foot facility, which has been our home for over 14 years.
At the time of opening, the building was state of the art,
designed and constructed after extensive research, consul-
tation, and painstaking attention to detail based upon the
information known at that time. However, since we moved
in 2006, there has been considerable advancements made
in the technology and science of animal sheltering.
In 2010, new guidelines and standards of care were
relased by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
(ASV Guidelines.)
The sheltering community has conducted a number
of studies into the sources of animal stress, fear and
anxiety and developed strategies to migate them
through enviromental modifications.
Research has been done on how to prevent the
transmission of infectious disease and manage high-
risk animals in a shelter setting.
We have learned how to increase adoptibility for all
animals through behaviour modification, socializa-
tion, training and education, which helps them to
find loving families sooner.
With close to 100 years of experience in sheltering animals,
our own research, technological, and scientific advance-
ments, and a new set of standards, we know the changes
we need to make. We know we can do better. We know we
need to do this... for them...
But we cannot do it without you!
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SAVING AND ENHANCING LIVES...
FOR THEM
Calgary Humane Society envisions a communi- Animals of different species are housed in close
ty where animals are treated with respect and proximity to one another
compassion, where we are all working together
to ensure every adoptable animal gets a second There is limited ability to control noise due to the
open floor plan
chance to find a loving home, and every pet
family has the support they need to keep that Kennels and housing units do not meet the size
pet in their life. requirements outlined in the ASV guidelines
We all need love - not just to survive, but to There is insufficient useable outside space for
thrive. Animals are no different! When in a safe, training and enrichments
comfortable and loving enviroment, where
There is limited natural lighting for species that
they are free to make choices and express their
require this for good health
normal behaviour, animals are happier. It is easy
to understand that a happier animal is a more Air exchanges are half of what is required for an
adoptable animal! animal shelter
For close to 100 years, Calgary has been viewed There is not a proper isolation room where we
as a leader in animal welfare. With our amazing can safely treat ill or contagious animals
team of staff, volunteers and foster parents we
The veterinary clinic is inefficient and lacks func-
have been able to implement many changes in tionality given the level of medical neglect, and
our processes, introduce new programming, illness and injury we see in animals admitted to
and modify the configuration of our facility the shelter.
where we could to ensure we are providing the
best possible care for our animals. We strive to In addition, we are limited in training, education,
engage with our community to lead, inspire, and and resources we can offer our community as
educate in the humane treatment of all animals there is very little available space to host meet-
in order to achieve our mission and vision. ings, animal training classes, volunteer and foster
parent orientations, field trips, summer camps, or
The current design of our facility inhibits our other humane education activities. However, we
ability to meet the standards set and contrib- know community engagement is critical if we are
utes to the stress an animal experiences while going to address the societal issues surrounding
in our shelter. The specific concerns which can animal welfare together.
only be addressed through a building redesign
include:
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Image of renovations here
EXTERIOR
IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE... FOR THEM
Over the past ten years, the Board of Directors and the entire Calgary Humane Society team have stra-
tegically planned for the necessary building improvements, consulted with experts in the animal wel-
fare sector, and diligently saved to ensure the project could be completed successfully and operations
could be sustainable over the long term.
It is now time to renovate and expand our building to ensure we are able to meet the goals of the Soci-
ety. We want to continue to be leaders in animal welfare; we want to properly care for the animals who
need us so every adoptable animal finds a new home; we want to be able to support our community
with the resources they need to succeed with their pet; and as we approach our 100 year anniversary,
we want to ensure we can not just meet the needs today, we also want to set the Society up for success
for the next 100 years... For Them.
EXTERIOR LOBBY
THE PROJECT THAT WILL GIVE THEM A SECOND CHANCE...
Calgary Humane Society Building and Renovation Enhancement project will cost $12.5 million. Calgary
Humane Society has committed $8 million up-front. We need your help to reach our “For Them” cam-
paign goal of $4.5 million. Your support will provide the oppurtunity:
For people to open their arms, and their hearts, To relieve the distress of animals by enabling our
to an animal who needs them through our ex- veterinary team to treat injury and infectous dis-
panded foster programs; an improved adoption ease through well-equipped isolation wards for
process; and enhanced support programs with all species, to better manage conditions we are
teams dedicated to ensuring each animal is suc- currently unable to treat.
cessful in their new home.
To allow animals to make choices and show us
To allow animals to lead the best lives possible their true personalities through improved hous-
during their stay through an improved and ex- ing where species are segregated; they have ap-
panded veterinary clinic with seperate exam propriately sized kennels with the access to the
rooms, treatment areas, recovery rooms, dental outdoors and natural lighting; and play areas
suite, and a properly equipped neonatal and ma- where they can interact in groups or with a po-
ternity ward. tential new family safely.
For the Calgary Humane Society Team to exceed We invite you to learn more about this exciting proj-
the recommended guidelines for the proper care ect and join us in making a difference in the lives of
of animals and provide each animal with the Five thousands of animals...
Freedoms to maintain their mental and physical For Them
wellbeing for the duration of their time spent
with us, until they find their new family.
10P
A FUTURE HOME... FOR THEM
RUFF HOUSE
STORAGE
B-103.3
VESTIBULE
B103.1
JAN
OFFICE B-103.2
B-102.3
OFFICE OFFICE
DOG WARD A-107 B-102.2 RUFF HOUSE
A-115 DENTAL B-103
A-114
SURGERY INTERVIEW
VET & TECH CAT WARD A-106 OFFICE
A-116 A-113 CORR. B-102.1
A-118 VESTIBULE MEN'S
CLINIC A-104 ADMISSIONS
OFFICE B-100.1 OFFICE B104.2
A-110 A-100
ICU OFFICE A-105 B-102 STAIR
A-112 A-108 ST-2
PACK/PREP MECH/ELEC
A-117 STORAGE
WOMEN'S B-108.1
O2 STORE B-108
STAIR INTAKE EXAM W/C B-101 STORAGE STORAGE B-104.1
CORR. A-110.1 CORR. INTAKE EXAM
ST-3 A-103 A-101 A-105.1 A-105.2
A-131 A-109 A-102
WALK IN EVIDENCE
RADIOL
BULK FREEZER FREEZER COMMS JANITOR REPTILE FLEX REPTILE FLEX
A-111.2 STRG
LOADING STORAGE A-137.2 A-137.1 EVIDENCE A-124.1 A-125 B-106 B-107
UNIVERSAL TREATMENT A-124.1 FOSTER HEAD OF
A-138 A-139 STORAGE FOSTER CORR
W/C A-111 OFFICE ADOPTION MECH ELEV. CORR.
A-136 FLEX EXAM B-104
EUTH. STORAGE W/C A-132 STORAGE A-122 A-121 B-116.1 ELEV-1 B-105 BIRD RABBIT
A-124 SMALL LAUNDRY
A-137 A-135 A-111.1 PUBLIC REPTILE ADOPTIONS HOLDING CLEAN LINEN
A-133 ANIMAL B-142
ENTRANCE/ RABBIT ADOPTIONS B-110 B-137 B-139
CORR. JAN VEST VEST VEST CORR. VEST VISITING/ ADOPTIONS
CORRIDOR ADOPTION B-112
A-130 A-134 A-129 A-128 A-120 A-123 LIFESTYLE B-111 SMALL
A-126 B-100 B-116 REPTILE BIRD JAN CAGE
DOG B-117 ANIMAL WASH
FLEX FLEX FLEX RABBIT FLEX REPTILE FLEX HOLDING HOLDING B-140
DOG HOLDING CLEAN LINEN ISOLATION OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE RABBIT FLEX FOOD PREP HOLDING
B-118 B-119 B-120 B-115 B-113 B-127 B-110.1 B-141
A-172 LAUNDRY A-164 CAT ISO/ A-143 A-142 A-141 B-114 B-128 B-138
A-129.2 CAT
A-171 FLEX EXOTIC MATERNITY CORR. CORR. CORR. CORR. CORR.
ISOLATION FLEX
CAGE WASH WASH ISOLATION ISOLATION OFFICE B-121 B-124 B-126 B-130 B-132
A-129.1 A-128.1 A-126.1 A-123.1 ADOPTION
A-165 A-129.3 A-144 CAT
COUNSELLING
CORR. BEHAVIOUR A-140 TREATMENT
FOOD OFFICE CAT
OFFICE BEHAVIOUR B-134
STORAGE FOOD PREP A-163 A-160 GROOM ELEC INTERVIEW/ CAT ADOPTION CAT HOLDING
JANITOR A-152 ASSESS/ ADOPTION
A-170 A-169 BEHAVIOUR A-159 A-156 BEHAVIOUR CORR. MEETING VISITING/ B-123 B-133 CAT HOLDING
A-166 OFFICE LIFESTYLE OFFICE CAT FLEX CAT FLEX CAT FLEX CAT HOLDING
OFFICE OFFICE A-127 A-150 LIFESTYLE B-122 B-136
A-161 A-151 A-146 B-125 B-129 B-131 B-135
A-162 A-153 A-145
CORR. CORR. CORR. CORR.
A-167 A-157 A-154 A-147 CAT VISITING CAT VISITING
DOG DOG CAT PLAY/ CAT PLAY/
DOG HOLDING DOG HOLDING DOG FLEX DOG FLEX B-122.1 B-123.1
ADOPTION ADOPTION ENRICH ENRICH
A-173 A-168 A-158 A-155
A-149 A-148 B-122.2 B-123.2 CAT ENRICH
B-128.1
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A201 Scale: 1 : 200
INTERIORCREATING MORE SECOND CHANCES... PROVIDING SECOND CHANCES FOR
FOR THEM THE NEXT 100 YEARS... FOR THEM
As our organization prepares to celebrate 100 years In addition to the $12.5 million required for the
of serving our community and providing care, pro- renovation and enhancement project, we are
tection, and second chances for the animals in our also working to ensure we can continue to pro-
city, we remain committed to continually improving vide love and support for the next 100 years. We
and seeking innovative ways to provide the highest are therefore working to create a fund to ensure
standard of care possible as well as the support pet Calgary Humane Society can evolve as the art of
families need to keep their pet for the rest of its sheltering animals develops and advances. We
life. With your love and support, we will save more want to continue to be leaders in animal welfare
lives. and have the ability to make improvements,
maintain our building, and cover unexpected op-
WHY NOW? erating expenses for the foreseeable future. The
‘For Them’ Campaign is therefore also seeking
Fourteen years ago, with the support of incredibly 20 - 30 additional estate gifts to join our Nine
devoted donors, we built a facility that we were so Lives Society gifts to ensure the ongoing success
proud of. It was pioneering for its time and one that of the organization.
organizations across North America came to tour
prior to planning their own building designs.
However, with so many advancements in veterinary
medicine, sheltering design, enrichment and care,
our current shelter simply does not allow us to
meet the basic standard of care. It limits our ability
to keep up with these critical improvements and as
such, we fail to provide an animal with what they
need to flourish and get that second chance on
finding a family.
Calgary Humane Society has enlisted the help of a
local architect firm, GEC Architecture, and Animal
Arts out of Boulder Colarado who have years of
design experience and knowledge of the best prac-
tices in animal welfare, to halp us design a space
where animals will thrive. We now have a very clear
picture of what we need to do... for them.
Enhancement to facility = Ability to offer better quality care =
Healthy, happy, adoptable animals.
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PROJECT COMPLETION
Coinciding with our Centennial Celebration, our
objective is to have the new facility completed by
the first quarter of 2022. Our staff, volunteers and
foster families are committed to maintaining reg-
ular operations during construction. However, we
will be diligent in monitoring our animals to make
sure the disruption does not impact their wellbe-
ing; and will make modifications in certain areas,
when necessary, to ensure animals continue to be
comfortable.
The newly designed building is going to be a
warm, inviting place that animals, and the people
that care for them, can thrive. It will be a building
that is truly for them.
13WAYS T0 GIVE
Every gift to the For Them Campaign makes a dif- Gift of Stock
ference in the lives of the vulnerable animals we When you choose to make your gift to the For
protect and care for. Your gift will directly support Them Campaign by contributing appreciated
the Facility Enhancement Project commencing Fall securities, you can gain valuable tax advantages.
2020 and projected to be completed Spring 2022, As with all important financial decisions, a gift of
coinciding with our Calgary Humane Society’s stock should be discussed first with your personal
Centennial Birthday. Here are some ways you can financial advisor.
consider for making a gift and helping the animals:
Bequests
One Time/Pledges Making a gift through your Will, or another
Gifts to the For Them Campaign can be made as planned giving vehicle, is a wonderful way to
a one-time gift or pledged over a period of time. support the For Them Campaign. A gift through
This allows you to make a more substantial gift your Will can enable you to make a more signifi-
and adjust the timing and amount of each gift to cant gift, without impacting your current financial
suit your needs and financial situation. situation. Please consult your personal legal and
financial advisors concerning the details and ben-
Matching Gifts efits of making gifts through your Will or Estate
Many companies will match their employees’ (and plan to Calgary Humane Society.
sometimes retired employees’)
charitable contributions. You can increase, even To find out how you can support the For Them
double, your campaign gift through a matching Campaign and provide more second chances for
gift program. Please check with your employer if animals, contact:
they have a matching program.
RAE FEHR
P: (403) 723-6001
E: rae.fehr@calgaryhumane.ca
OR
KELSEY MORRISON-FISCHER
P: (403) 723-6007
E: Kelsey.morrison-fischer@calgaryhumane.ca
14Please join us.
Together, we can make a difference...
Calgary Humane Society
4455 110th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta T2C 2T7
www.calgaryhumane.ca
Charitable Registration #1182 3632 RR0001A place to build bonds A quiet space A place for love A place to play A place to heal A state-of-the-art vet clinic A place where they can learn A place to be protected A place of hope A place of compassion A place of respect A place of support A place for a second chance A place for tail wags A place of comfort A place to relax A place to purr A place to sleep A place for fun A place for a new beginning A place of advanced care A place to find a new family FOR THEM
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