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Northern Alberta Society For Animal Protection Charity Profile
To provide a no-kill solution to the problem of homeless and unwanted animals in the Northern Alberta area, thus working towards the long term goal of reducing the practice of euthanasia as a means of controlling the pet population.
To assist wherever possible in the education of the public and government bodies regarding the importance of spaying and neutering household pets as a main ingredient in the progress towards the goal of controlling the pet population.
NASAP leases a small commercial space for storage only. We do not have any kind of a kenneling facility. Instead we use a network of private foster homes to care for our animals while we search for suitable permanent homes for them. Our foster homes treat these animals as their own pets and make them part of the family and the household routine. The animals are given training in basic house manners, and they are provided with any required medical treatments while they are in foster care. Our foster families get to know these pets while they are caring for them. They become knowledgeable about such things as whether or not a pet is good with other animals and children, if the pet would be happiest in a rural or urban home, and if the pet has any fears or behavioral traits which a new home should be aware of.
Many of the animals who come INTO our care are surrendered by local area pounds. These animals are considered adoptable, but without the aid of a rescue GROUP such as NASAP, they would likely face euthanasia. Some animals are personally surrendered by people who find themselves in circumstances where they are unable to keep a beloved pet.
Frequently we will take advantage of retail space offered to us for the display and promotion of the animals we have in care. For example, many of our cats can be viewed at the Luv-a-Pet Centre in the PetsMart store on the south side of Edmonton. The animals placed in this environment are monitored closely so as to prevent any unnecessary distress to them. We are meticulous about ensuring that each foster animal is not caged or kenneled for longer than a maximum of 2 weeks at a time where there has been no adoption. Often you will find us holding adoption days at PetsMart as well as many other Edmonton area pet supply retail stores.
NASAP strives to be a no-kill society and as such all adoptable pets will remain in our fostering system until an acceptable permanent home is found for them. Under all circumstances if an adoptive home does not work out for one of our animals, we encourage return of the animal to NASAP's fostering program. Euthanasia is used only when advised by a veterinarian, typically due to serious injury, grave illness, or behavioral issues which pose a threat to human safety. The decision to euthanize an animal must be approved by the Board of Directors in consultation with the participating veterinarian.
NASAP is a non-militant, non-partisan, non-political organization that concerns itself exclusively with the welfare of homeless animals in the northern Alberta area. We cooperate as often as possible with other animal rescue agencies in this quest. We promote responsible pet ownership and we insist on spay/neuter of the animals we help. We have no jurisdiction to investigate animal abuse or neglect; however we do observe an obligation to report such information to the proper authorities.
Our animal intake is completely dependent upon suitable foster space being available. We reserve the right to refuse any adoption or surrender request. Any opinion expressed by one of our volunteers is not necessarily reflective of the policies or practices of the Society as a whole.
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Northern Alberta Society For Animal Protection Volunteer Information
We have many volunteer opportunities available.
Northern Alberta Society For Animal Protection Donation Information
Please consider making a donation to NASAP!
NASAP relies solely on the generosity of donations and the hard work of our volunteers to keep the Society growing. Your generous donations help us to provide medical attention, food and shelter to homeless, abused or unwanted animals. NASAP's largest expense are medical bills; which include emergency procedures, medications and spay and neuter procedures.
Your donation can be in any amount that is affordable to you. Even a modest donation will help us in our efforts to give homeless animals the care they need until we can find them a new loving home. All donations are most gratefully accepted, and income tax receipts are available for donations greater then $20.
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Northern Alberta Society For Animal Protection
