NB Humane Society
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About the North Bay Humane Society ● Founded in 1954, the North Bay and District Humane Society is Northern Ontario’s largest animal welfare organization ● We provide a multi-pronged approach to animal welfare and education including: o Animal shelter/control o Pet adoptions o Low-cost high-volume spay neuter clinic o Animal rescue/transfers o “Fostering Links” community outreach program o Paw Pals Summer Day Camp About the North Bay Humane Society ● The North Bay Humane Society is an affiliate of the Ontario SPCA and part of a vast network of animal shelters and rescues throughout Ontario and neighbouring provinces ● Intake 1,600 animals per year through stray and lost pets, owner surrenders and animal transfers ● Perform more than 2,100 surgeries per year through our high-volume spay neuter clinic West Nipissing Animal Control ● Municipality of West Nipissing (including Sturgeon Falls, Field, Cache Bay, Crystal Falls, Verner, River Valley, Lavigne and North Monetville) ● Animal Control Services • To pick up stray cats and dogs Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) exclusive of statutory holidays • To pick up stray cats and dogs Monday to Friday (5pm to 9pm) exclusive of statutory holidays (only if the animal is confined) ● By-law Enforcement (as per current contract) • To enforce all Municipal By-laws affecting the control and keeping of animals, namely; • Animal Control (Dogs) Bylaw (By-law No. 2000/20 • Amendment 2006/39 • Amendment 2010/74) • Cat Control By-law (By-law No. 1999/28 • Amendment 2002/34 • Amendment 2015/56) ● Emergency Services • To pick up injured dogs and cats 24 hours per day, 7 days per week where an owner cannot be found ● Law Enforcement • For issues relating to the Dog Owners’ Liability Act including where a dog has bitten or attacked a person or domestic animal; or a dog has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police by calling 1-888-310-1122 Discussion of By-law Updates Animals Admitted (Intake) 1000 899 900 854 800 700 600 554 500 400 300 200 165 137 148 100 35 12 14 20 23 19 25 16 9 0 2018 2019 2020 North Bay West Nipissing East Ferris Bonfield Nipissing First Nation Calls for Service (By-law) 500 450 430 400 377 350 300 250 229 200 150 100 89 68 65 50 17 6 10 14 12 10 0 2018 2019 2020 North Bay West Nipissing East Ferris Bonfield Nipissing First Nation Intake/Calls by Population 80.0% 73.7% 72.5% 69.4% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 19.3% 19.7% 20.6% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Population Intake Calls for Service North Bay West Nipissing East Ferris Bonfield Nipissing First Nation Intake/Calls by Contract 80.0% 74.2% 73.7% 72.5% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.6% 18.5% 19.7% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Contract Intake Calls North Bay West Nipissing East Ferris Bonfield Nipissing First Nation Animal Control Rate Per Capita $6.75 $6.72 $6.70 $6.65 $6.60 $6.55 $6.50 $6.45 $6.43 $6.40 $6.35 $6.30 $6.25 Average Per Capita West Nipissing Per Capita The North Bay Humane Society The North Bay Humane Society The North Bay Humane Society Homeward Bound 12 New Dog Kennels Meet and Greet Space for New Pet Families 4 New Outdoor Exercise Areas Dedicated Multi-Purpose Education Room 5 New Cat/Kitten Rooms Including Outdoor “Catio” Space.