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WE'VE DONE IT!!!!! WE ARE OFFICIALLY MOVED INTO OUR NEW SHELTER!! http://www.thelabradorian.ca/community/2015/12/3/out-with-the-old.html WE ARE CONTINUOUSLY RAISING FUNDS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE SHELTER AND TO CONTINUE TO HELP THE ANIMALS. If you would like to donate, please follow the link below. For more information on how to donate, please view our "Donate & Help" page or click the donate link below. We also accept email money transfers, spca-hvgb@hotmail.com Please use password Donation 
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HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY SPCA “OVERWHELMED”
BY CORPORATE SUPPORT FOR NEW SHELTER
September 27, 2012 - The President of the Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA says she
is “overwhelmed and still in shock” by a recent commitment of support by Anne
Squires, owner of Exit Realty on The Rock.
“The SPCA cannot express our thanks and gratitude enough for
what Anne and her company are planning, in order for us to reach our gaol of
building a new shelter for Labrador,” said Lee Hill.
“It’s still a bit of a shock and we’re still letting it sink
in!"
At 1 p.m. Labrador time today in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Anne
Squires launched the “Exit Cares for Critters” campaign, whereby they have
committed to fundraise a minimum of $100,000 to go towards the building of a
new SPCA building in June of 2013. Squires noted her company has been involved
in various community-minded projects over the years, including Ronald McDonald
House, Daffodil Place and the Children’s Wish Foundation.
In addition to the approximately $60,000 already raised, and
commitments of in-kind support and and materials, Hill said she is optimistic
that the new shelter will indeed be a reality next year.
“To have Exit Realty come on board, and commit to such an
undertaking, goes above and beyond what we expected when we were told they were
interested in assisting us,” she said.
“We are hopeful this wonderful show of support for the
animals will encourage other businesses and corporations to come forward over
the next nine months to lend a helping hand.”
For more information on this project, contact Bonnie Learning, PR Director,
Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA, at (709) 896-0900; (709) 897-5661; or email
bonnielearning@gmail.com.
HV-GB SPCA FORMS PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD NEW SHELTER IN 2012!
FEBRUARY 21, 2012 – The president of the Happy Valley-Goose Bay SPCA is elated to announce the formation of a partnership with another animal rescue organization to build a new SPCA shelter this coming summer.
The SPCA has teamed up with Litters 'N Critters, based in Halifax, with whom they have worked with over the last four years in the adoption of Labrador puppies, dogs and cats to the Halifax region.
"We were absolutely stunned to hear that Litter's n' Critters Shelley (Cunningham) and her volunteers and supporters plan to help us out," said Hill, "We knew they were big supporters of us and grateful for all the dogs and cats we send their way but to find out they want to help build a new shelter this summer - it goes above and beyond what we could have hoped for. We could not be more excited!"
Hill was contacted by Cunningham last month, but could only go public with the news this time, as they finalize details.
Cunningham explains the interest in helping the SPCA, the only SPCA in Labrador.
“The project we are planning is a 'Habitat for Humanity' type build, with volunteers from Nova Scotia travelling to Labrador to join with volunteers and trades people in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to build a new animal shelter,” she said.
Cunningham returned to Halifax after visiting Hill and her volunteers and viewing the shelter for herself late last week.
“The current shelter is small and in very poor shape,” she noted. “ It's inadequate, has a very limited capacity and is literally held together (in places) with duct tape.”
Cunningham added there is an incredible need for a bigger and better shelter for the SPCA volunteers who work tirelessly every day to save hundreds of homeless and abused animals from all over Labrador.
“The shelter relies on donations and fundraisers as it only receives $10,000 annually from the provincial government, yet food and vet costs alone are $20,000 to $23,000, not counting the normal day to day operational costs. The stray animal population in Labrador is out of control and the federal and provincial governments turn a blind eye when approached to help. Unfortunately, this is an all too common dilemma for many of Canada’s northern communities.”
Cunningham noted Litters ‘n Critters and the H-GB SPCA will be organizing fundraising events as well as planning for the building project scheduled for this later this summer/fall. Anyone interested in donating to the fund can contact these organizations through their websites.
“This is our way to say thanks to all the amazing volunteers all across Labrador for all those precious gifts of wonderful animals saved by the HV-GB SPCA that are sent to be adopted by hundreds of grateful Nova Scotians. We are fortunate in Nova Scotia to have a large volunteer base to help foster animals and raise funds to help with our costs so we are pleased to be able to reach across borders and assist a northern community that is struggling. This is an exciting project and may inspire other rescue groups to link with rescue organizations that are less fortunate.”
For more information on this project, contact:
Bonnie Learning – PR Director, HV-GB SPCA
(709) 896-0900 (h); (709) 897-5661 ©; email bonnielearning@gmail.com
Website: www.hvgbspca.com
Shelley Cunningham- Litters n' Critters
(902) 430-9998 (c) or (902) 820-2424
Website: www.littersncritters.com
The SPCA has teamed up with Litters 'N Critters, based in Halifax, with whom they have worked with over the last four years in the adoption of Labrador puppies, dogs and cats to the Halifax region.
"We were absolutely stunned to hear that Litter's n' Critters Shelley (Cunningham) and her volunteers and supporters plan to help us out," said Hill, "We knew they were big supporters of us and grateful for all the dogs and cats we send their way but to find out they want to help build a new shelter this summer - it goes above and beyond what we could have hoped for. We could not be more excited!"
Hill was contacted by Cunningham last month, but could only go public with the news this time, as they finalize details.
Cunningham explains the interest in helping the SPCA, the only SPCA in Labrador.
“The project we are planning is a 'Habitat for Humanity' type build, with volunteers from Nova Scotia travelling to Labrador to join with volunteers and trades people in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to build a new animal shelter,” she said.
Cunningham returned to Halifax after visiting Hill and her volunteers and viewing the shelter for herself late last week.
“The current shelter is small and in very poor shape,” she noted. “ It's inadequate, has a very limited capacity and is literally held together (in places) with duct tape.”
Cunningham added there is an incredible need for a bigger and better shelter for the SPCA volunteers who work tirelessly every day to save hundreds of homeless and abused animals from all over Labrador.
“The shelter relies on donations and fundraisers as it only receives $10,000 annually from the provincial government, yet food and vet costs alone are $20,000 to $23,000, not counting the normal day to day operational costs. The stray animal population in Labrador is out of control and the federal and provincial governments turn a blind eye when approached to help. Unfortunately, this is an all too common dilemma for many of Canada’s northern communities.”
Cunningham noted Litters ‘n Critters and the H-GB SPCA will be organizing fundraising events as well as planning for the building project scheduled for this later this summer/fall. Anyone interested in donating to the fund can contact these organizations through their websites.
“This is our way to say thanks to all the amazing volunteers all across Labrador for all those precious gifts of wonderful animals saved by the HV-GB SPCA that are sent to be adopted by hundreds of grateful Nova Scotians. We are fortunate in Nova Scotia to have a large volunteer base to help foster animals and raise funds to help with our costs so we are pleased to be able to reach across borders and assist a northern community that is struggling. This is an exciting project and may inspire other rescue groups to link with rescue organizations that are less fortunate.”
For more information on this project, contact:
Bonnie Learning – PR Director, HV-GB SPCA
(709) 896-0900 (h); (709) 897-5661 ©; email bonnielearning@gmail.com
Website: www.hvgbspca.com
Shelley Cunningham- Litters n' Critters
(902) 430-9998 (c) or (902) 820-2424
Website: www.littersncritters.com