GBAR's 10th ANNIVERSARY (1999-2009) Caring for Georgian Triangle's needy animals
Click HERE for a List of ALL OF OUR ADOPTABLE PETS
Click HERE for a List of ALL OF OUR ADOPTABLE PETS
Click HERE for a List of ADOPTABLE CATS ONLY
Click HERE for a List of ADOPTABLE DOGS ONLY
Click HERE for a list of ADOPTABLE RABBITS ONLY!
Click HERE for a list of ADOPTABLE RABBITS ONLY!
Use our "Quick Links" below to navigate through our website or simply scroll down to each section.
News & Upcoming Events Update on Shelter Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw Our latest Newsletter
Who We Are Adoption info Foster Homes Needed New! Coupon Books available Donate a Dog bed Animal Links
DESPERATE PLEA FOR FOSTER HOMES! June 19th, 2009 - GBAR has been faced with a very urgent situation and needs to immediately place a number of guinea pigs and kittens into temporary homes. If you are able to open your home up temporarily to assist these animals, please call GBAR immediately at 705-445-5204
Our Featured Cat SAHAIRA!
Sahaira is a beautiful medium haired tortoiseshell with the absolute softest fur. She is a petite little girl with the prettiest green eyes. She has done so extremely well since coming into our program and her sweet and affectionate personality has really blossomed. She enjoys the company of other cats and has impeccable litterbox habits. If you are interested in Sahaira, please call GBAR @ 705-445-5204 or EMAIL US
Every day, Georgian Bay Animal Rescue welcomes stray, abandoned and unwanted
animals. We make sure they receive food, a warm place to stay and veterinary care, and give all of
the animals in our care a 'second chance' - a chance for a new home where they will be cherished
companions for the rest of their lives.
Georgian Bay Animal Rescue and our dedicated volunteers work so very hard to make room for "just one
more", caring for them, educating the public about the critical need to spay and neuter their pets,
with the determined goal of ending pet overpopulation.
Please help us help the animals by making a financial
contribution towards the every day costs that we incur because the animals
depend on your generosity. GBAR is a 'NO KILL' registered charity run solely by unpaid volunteers.
Donations can be mailed to: GBAR, P.O. Box 492, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4B2; or by credit card on this website below.
OUR FEATURED DOGS BRUTUS & CLEO!!!
Due to circumstances beyond their control, Brutus and Cleo are in need of a new place to call home. Brutus is a beautiful black and tan 7 year old Pure bred male German Shepherd. He has been in two provincial dog shows, placing second and third in the Canadian German Shepherd Dog division in 2003 and was then retired. He gets along well with people and loves his tummy rubbed. He also enjoys fetching and chewing on fallen trees. Cleo is a 4 year old Pure bred red and tan female German Shepherd who is full of life and high energy. She also loves people. These dogs have not had much socializing with other dogs and would therefore benefit from going to dog parks, having supervised play dates with other dogs, etc. And being such large animals, they also need an experienced pack leader/human. These dogs are to be adopted together. If you have a heart and home big enough to include Brutus and Cleo in your life, please call GBAR at 705-445-5204. .
Click HERE to see more DOGS!
Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds, but we don't have enough for everyone.
If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for another dog to sleep in comfort, please click here.
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What would you say if we told you we knew how to turn $45 into $2500?!
Well, thanks to the generous support of many local businesses, we can do just that. For the very reasonable price of $45, you can purchase a coupon book filled with great discounts at local businesses – the attached file summarizes all the details.
You can purchase a coupon book by calling Maggie at (705) 446-0412, or you can pick them up at the BIZARRE BAZAAR Store, at the old Apple Barn, 4538 County Rd. 124, beside Bellbrae Animal Hospital (Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am to 5pm, until Sept. 20th). If you purchase a coupon book from Maggie or at the BIZARRE BAZAAR, proceeds will go directly towards the building of our new shelter.
These books are full of great deals! Pick one up for yourself, and buy another one as a gift for someone special. Click here for the list of coupons!!
As always, thank you for your continued support – we couldn’t do it without you.
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"BUY A BRICK, LEND A PAW" Campaign To Complete the Shelter
"BUY A BRICK, LEND A
PAW" Campaign is now underway with the goal of raising $400,000 to complete the new shelter building. Please see more information and pictures of the shelter under construction below.
"Bricks" are being sold at $100 each to help us complete
the new shelter building for the rescued, homeless animals in need within the Georgian Triangle.
'Bricks' can be purchased in your name, or as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special
occasions, or in memory of a loved one or pet. Acknowledgement cards will be sent out as requested
by donors.
A Special Plaque will be installed in the new completed
shelter building to honour all who purchased a 'Brick', and helped build a home for animals in need.
There are several ways to donate: GBAR Brochure &
Donation forms can be picked up at The UPS Store, Collingwood, and at most veterinary offices and
pet stores in the Georgian Triangle, and also other stores in the area which display a 'Buy a Brick,
Lend a Paw' poster in the window. You can also call Deb Boyd at (705) 444-0559 for information on
mailing in a donation or doing a credit card donation.
You can also buy a 'Brick' using CanadaHelps.org website
In the Fund Designation Section, click on "Buy a Brick". It is a
quick and simple process which allows you to donate quickly on-line, and you will receive a tax
receipt from Canada Helps immediately via email.
N.B. In the 'Message/Instructions' section, please type
in: 'Buy a Brick Lend a Paw', and the special occasion, person or pet being honoured for the plaque.
The goal is to raise $400,000 to complete the shelter building. The quicker the funds can be
raised, the faster the homeless animals will have a safe, warm, nurturing environment, as they await
their loving forever homes.
PLEASE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN......for the animals.
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NEWS & UPCOMING
EVENTS!
KEEP UP
TO DATE WITH GBAR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS!!
1) NOW OPEN: the BIZARRE BAZAAR Store.... every weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday....from 10am to 5pm...at the Old Apple Barn, 4538 County Rd. 124, beside Bellbrae Animal Hospital. Bring your friends and shop till you drop for TREASURES of all kinds. We have EVERYTHING, and 'new stuff' arrives every week, so you have to come back often to not miss the incredible deals and amazing finds! ALL proceeds benefit needy, rescued animals in the community. To donate good, saleable items, call Dori 444-7208. Do a good deed, and donate to GBAR; and come shop for wonderful, interesting things!
N.B. The BIZARRE BAZAAR will be open every weekend until Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20th.
2) 5th Annual "NEEDY PAWS" GOLF TOURNAMENT - Thursday, August 20th, 2009 at OslerBrook Golf and Country Club. Golfer Registration opens at 10am; warm up at state-of-the-art Driving Range and Putting Green before grabbing a BBQ hamburger/sausage or sandwich (available for purchase at Club House). Shotgun start at 12 Noon (Scramble format). $160 per person includes: use of Practice Range and Putting Green; 18 Beautiful Holes of Golf with a power Cart; Welcome wine or beer prior to sit down Gourmet Dinner (cash bar available throughout evening); and lots of prizes! For golfer registration, contact Maggie Lowe at maggie.lowe@rogers.com or (705)446-0412 (Singles, Pairs or Teams -- ALL are welcome!) To support 'Needy Paws' with a $250 Hole Sponsorship or $125 Pet Sponsorship sign (with your pet's photo and bio) or to donate to the Silent Auction and Prize table, contact Kajhilda Grant at kajhildaandjohn@rogers.com or (705)444-0887. Come join us for a fun day, in support of needy animals.
3) ONGOING SALE OF GOWNS -- Wedding, Evening, Cocktail. Hundreds of beautiful, elegant NEW gowns at heavily discounted prices!! Wedding Gowns $100 - $400 (reduced from up to $1,500); Evening Gowns $50 - $75; Sample Gowns $20 / 2 for $30. Unbelievable values for all festive events, including Proms! Location: Blue Mountain Lodge (where Mary's Restaurant was), 209861 Hwy 26, Craigleith. To view contact Maggie at (705) 446-0412. Get some friends together and come shop, or make a date for an evening for a private viewing! ALL PROCEEDS help the needy animals of the Georgian Triangle.
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ONTARIO'S FIRST HIGH VOLUME SPAY-NEUTER SERVICE
16586 Woodbine Ave, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4W1
ph: 905-898-6112 fax: 905-898-4321
This clinic is a high volume, self-sustaining operation. The public, shelters and rescue groups are welcome to bring their animals for spay/neuter procedures, regardless of geography or income level. The pet overpopulation crisis is a direct result of animals left unaltered, so spay or neuter your pet today! To make an appointment, please call 905-898-6112.
Facts
Thousands of healthy cats and dogs are euthanized annually due to the number of stray, abandoned, and unwanted companion animals.
Spaying and neutering can reduce pet overpopulation to a level that can cease the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. It is the only humane way to end the needless suffering of unwanted animals.
Pre- & Post-Op
Age/Health Requirements:
Your pet must be between the ages of five months and six years, and be of good health and weight.
Same day service: Animals are to be dropped off at 8 a.m, and picked up at 5 p.m.
Appointments
The clinic is open Monday to Friday. It is open one Saturday per month.
You must have an appointment. We do not offer walk-in appointments.
Call 905-898-6112 or
1-888-668-7722 today to book your appointment for the next available date.
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DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST NEWSLETTERS!
To find out more information on our organization
and on events and activities, please download our latest newsletters by clicking on the link
below:
CDHS Newsletter 2008/2009 Fall/Winter Edition.
CDHS Newsletter 2008
Spring/Summer Edition
CDHS Newsletter 2007 Fall
Edition
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WHO WE ARE..
Georgian Bay Animal Rescue (GBAR) is a registered charity run solely by unpaid volunteers, who have been dedicated to helping animals in need, since 1999. GBAR is a "NO KILL' animal rescue, serving Georgian Triangle, dedicated to helping lost, injured, abandoned, neglected animals; providing compassionate care, spay/neuter, adoption, 'second chances' at life."
GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE
GBAR has no formal boundaries; it serves the area commonly known as the ‘Georgian Triangle’, which includes the communities of Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Creemore, Collingwood, Town of The Blue Mountains, Thornbury, Clarksburg, Meaford, and the surrounding areas. At times, we have provided assistance to animals beyond this region.
OUR VISION
‘No more homeless animals’
We dream and work towards a world in which there are no stray, unwanted, abandoned, neglected or abused companion animals, by building awareness of animal welfare rights, and promoting responsible pet ownership.
OUR MISSION
"A place for animals to heal; a second chance at life' We are dedicated to helping injured, abandoned, neglected, abused, homeless and unwanted animals:
1. To care for these animals by providing a safe, healthy, warm and nurturing environment.
2. To strive to place these animals in loving forever homes as quickly as possible by a well-documented adoption process.
3. To promote responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering, to help alleviate pet overpopulation.
4. To provide an educational aspect to our work through volunteer opportunities in our three temporary cat facilities, and by school visits to teach young people about the care and humane treatment of all sentient creatures.
The overall goal of GBAR is to build and operate a modern ‘NO KILL’ shelter facility where animals will receive compassionate care and medical treatment, including vaccination and spay/neuter, as needed, prior to adoption.
HOW WE OPERATE
We will operate a central shelter facility housing as many animals as possible, awaiting adoption. At present, we operate three temporary cat facilities, which we hope to eliminate once our central location is constructed. All of our animals receive a health check and vaccinations. All dogs and cats over 6 months of age are also spayed or neutered. We actively promote the adoption of these animals to loving forever homes on our website and in local newspaper ads, bi-annual Newsletters, and all GBAR fundraising events.
Donations can be made for our day-to-day operational costs through the CanadaHelps.org Website. In the 'Funds Designation' section, click on "Operational Funds".
Given our ‘NO KILL’ policy, animals may be temporarily placed in caring foster homes until they are adopted.
We also provide support in the rescue of injured wildlife by assisting in their transport to rehabilitation centres.
The work of GBAR is managed by a 7 member volunteer Board of Directors consisting of: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Cat Adoption Coordinator and Dog Adoption Coordinator.
OPERATING STATISTICS
Number of dogs taken into care 2007: 38; all adopted by April, 2008. In May, 2008: 7 dogs in care, 6 in foster homes, 1 in vet boarding due to lack of foster home availability.
Number of cats taken into care 2007: Approx. 240; 168 adopted. In May, 2008, over 300 cats in care, 100 are in foster homes, over 200 in three temporary cat facilities.
Number of animals spayed or neutered in 2007: 273.
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2008: $299,671.00
Veterinary Care: $227,919.00;
Pet Supplies/Care: $14,402.00;
Three Cat Facilities: $9,237.00;
Fundraising Costs: $34,975.00;
Office Supplies, Telephone, Bank/Visa Charges, Misc.: $9,997.00;
Insurance: $3,141.00.
Shelter Building Fund: Raised for construction of permanent shelter: Phase I - $600,000 in cash and pledges.
‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign to complete the shelter building: started May, 2008 - $400,000 to be raised.
WHY YOU SHOULD HELP
'Kindness to animals builds a better world for us all' Caring for society’s homeless, needy animals is a community responsibility. Your contribution to building a permanent animal shelter in the Georgian Triangle helps to build civic pride in all aspects of community life, and makes our towns, villages and neighbourhoods better places to live, work and play. Teaching members of our society, particularly its youth, about animal welfare and human rights and the importance of understanding and respecting others, promotes the establishment of strong values throughout the community. Caring for our animals in a humane way makes us all feel proud of where we live. Research has shown that communities that care for others---human and animal—have lower rates of petty crime, juvenile delinquency and physical and mental abuse occurrences.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Volunteers are needed to fulfil a variety of roles, including animal care, fundraising activities, adoption promotion, and provision of foster homes for animals awaiting adoption. Call (705) 445-5204 and leave a message, if you can assist.
Financial support is always urgently needed to provide for the needs of rescued, injured and sick animals brought into care daily. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted; tax receipts are provided for donations over $20.00. Donations can be made online through www.canadahelps.org. Donations-in-kind are always welcomed, particularly of items such as: canned cat food; clumping cat litter; orphan kitten formula (KMR); towels, blankets and sheets; cat toys; pet hair brushes; pet dishes; pet carriers; flea treatment for cats and dogs (Advantage, Revolution).
Actively support our fundraising activities through your participation and/or donation of items for our silent auctions, and our summer store, “Bizarre Bazaar”. Check details of upcoming fundraising events on the website above.
Adopt or foster one or more of our loving animals into your home. Please visit the 'Adoptable Cats' and 'Adoptable Dogs' section of our website for a full list of animals available for adoption or fostering. We also always need ‘emergency’ (short notice) dog and cat foster homes. Please call (705) 445-5204 to place yourself on the list of available homes.
OUR NEW PERMANENT SHELTER & ‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign
On January 8th, 2008, construction began on our new shelter building on Tenth Line, off Mountain Road, Collingwood. Phase 1 (exterior walls, roof, interior rough-ins) was completed in May, 2008. Fundraising for the completion of the shelter building (‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign) is currently in progress, with the goal of raising $400,000. Check the website for updates and photos of the shelter as it is constructed. You can also drive by for a look!
‘Bricks’ can be purchased for $100 each, in your name, or as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions, or in memory of a loved one or pet. A Special Plaque will be installed in the completed shelter to honour all who bought a ‘Brick’ and helped build a home for animals in need. To purchase ‘Bricks’ or make a shelter building donation of any amount using a credit card, use the link for CanadaHelps.org in the 'Buy a Brick' section at the top of this site, or go to www.gbanimalrescue.com.
Your support for this important fundraising campaign is urgently needed NOW in order to complete the permanent animal shelter building as quickly as possible. The faster the funds can be raised, the faster the homeless animals in our community will have a safe, warm, nurturing environment, as they await their loving, forever homes -- their 'second chance' at life.
PLEASE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN…….for the animals.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE ANIMALS
'Your support makes it all possible' We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who have helped and who continue to help us in our efforts to improve the care and quality of life for companion animals in our region.
Our challenge is far from over. It is clear that we have much to do to modify attitudes and improve understanding of animal welfare and treatment. In spite of our efforts at education and awareness building, the number of animals needing our care continues to grow, resulting in corresponding increases in our operating costs and volunteer requirements. Being a ‘NO KILL’ organization puts additional stress and pressure on available resources, although we believe it is the humane approach to animal care.
YOUR ongoing support remains a necessity so that all creatures living among us are provided with care, comfort, nourishment, relief from pain and, most importantly, a loving forever home.
ADOPT your next ‘best friend for life’; do not buy! Save a life by adopting from GBAR. Check out the 'Adoptable Cats' and 'Adoptable Dogs' links above on this site for a full list of animals available for adoption and fostering.
Not only do we care for domestic animals, we
also aid in the rescue of wildlife by assisting in their transportation to a rehabilitation
centre.
If you would like more information regarding wildlife
or have a situation regarding a wild animal, click on the following link WILDLIFE ADVICE
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Adopt From YOUR
LOCAL Rescue Agency
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To view a list of our PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED CATS, click HERE
To view a list of our PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED DOGS, click HERE
Click HERE to read 'A Little
Tabby Story'
Click HERE for a List of AVAILABLE PETS for
adoption
FOSTER HOMES DESPERATELY
NEEDED
You may have heard about the building of a
shelter here, which is unfortunately not completed yet. In the meantime, your help is desperately needed now as a Foster Home. Every minute of every day there is a homeless animal waiting to enter our program. Due to a lack of foster homes and the vets being at
full capacity, these animals are forced to continue to bear the elements until a temporary foster home becomes
available.
Please open your heart and your home to one of these needy animals. Everything is supplied by GBAR (food, litter, vet care) to help
you care for these animals.
All we ask of you is that you open your home and provide them with the love and care they so
desperately need and deserve.
Please contact GBAR at (705) 445-5204 and leave your information; one of our Foster Coordinating Volunteers will call you back within 24 hours. Please leave a daytime and evening phone number.
THANK YOU on behalf of all the animals we desperately want and need
to help.
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Useful
Animal-Related LINKS
Is
Your Pet Being Poisoned? - The Truth About Commercial Pet Foods
Supervise Your Animal Companion
- Indoor/Outdoor Cats
Cat Owners' Handbook - The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
Introducing A Second Cat - Cat To Cat
Introductions
Kitten
Care - Kitten-Proof Your Home
Poison Info - Plants and Your
Cat
Behavioural problems account for the leading cause of owner
relinquishment of pets and resulting euthanasia; we all know it and numerous studies confirm it.
Often pet parents just need some help in dealing with the issues they are facing. PETVIDEO.COM can
help. Petvideo.com, created by the founders of Petfinder.com and PetsIncredible, provides free
online training clips. We encourage you to visit Petvideo.com to view the same positive,
reward-based training advice featured on the award-winning PetsIncredible DVDs "TRAINING YOUR
ADOPTED DOG" and "TRAINING YOUR ADOPTED CAT". View lots of behavioural training advice just by clicking on the following link:
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Our Featured Cat SAHAIRA!
Sahaira is a beautiful medium haired tortoiseshell with the absolute softest fur. She is a petite little girl with the prettiest green eyes. She has done so extremely well since coming into our program and her sweet and affectionate personality has really blossomed. She enjoys the company of other cats and has impeccable litterbox habits. If you are interested in Sahaira, please call GBAR @ 705-445-5204 or EMAIL US Every day, Georgian Bay Animal Rescue welcomes stray, abandoned and unwanted animals. We make sure they receive food, a warm place to stay and veterinary care, and give all of the animals in our care a 'second chance' - a chance for a new home where they will be cherished companions for the rest of their lives. Georgian Bay Animal Rescue and our dedicated volunteers work so very hard to make room for "just one more", caring for them, educating the public about the critical need to spay and neuter their pets, with the determined goal of ending pet overpopulation. Please help us help the animals by making a financial contribution towards the every day costs that we incur because the animals depend on your generosity. GBAR is a 'NO KILL' registered charity run solely by unpaid volunteers. Donations can be mailed to: GBAR, P.O. Box 492, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4B2; or by credit card on this website below.
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OUR FEATURED DOGS BRUTUS & CLEO!!!
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Due to circumstances beyond their control, Brutus and Cleo are in need of a new place to call home. Brutus is a beautiful black and tan 7 year old Pure bred male German Shepherd. He has been in two provincial dog shows, placing second and third in the Canadian German Shepherd Dog division in 2003 and was then retired. He gets along well with people and loves his tummy rubbed. He also enjoys fetching and chewing on fallen trees. Cleo is a 4 year old Pure bred red and tan female German Shepherd who is full of life and high energy. She also loves people. These dogs have not had much socializing with other dogs and would therefore benefit from going to dog parks, having supervised play dates with other dogs, etc. And being such large animals, they also need an experienced pack leader/human. These dogs are to be adopted together. If you have a heart and home big enough to include Brutus and Cleo in your life, please call GBAR at 705-445-5204. .
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Well, thanks to the generous support of many local businesses, we can do just that. For the very reasonable price of $45, you can purchase a coupon book filled with great discounts at local businesses – the attached file summarizes all the details. You can purchase a coupon book by calling Maggie at (705) 446-0412, or you can pick them up at the BIZARRE BAZAAR Store, at the old Apple Barn, 4538 County Rd. 124, beside Bellbrae Animal Hospital (Open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am to 5pm, until Sept. 20th). If you purchase a coupon book from Maggie or at the BIZARRE BAZAAR, proceeds will go directly towards the building of our new shelter. These books are full of great deals! Pick one up for yourself, and buy another one as a gift for someone special. Click here for the list of coupons!! As always, thank you for your continued support – we couldn’t do it without you. |
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"BUY A BRICK, LEND A PAW" Campaign To Complete the Shelter
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"BUY A BRICK, LEND A PAW" Campaign is now underway with the goal of raising $400,000 to complete the new shelter building. Please see more information and pictures of the shelter under construction below. "Bricks" are being sold at $100 each to help us complete the new shelter building for the rescued, homeless animals in need within the Georgian Triangle. 'Bricks' can be purchased in your name, or as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions, or in memory of a loved one or pet. Acknowledgement cards will be sent out as requested by donors. A Special Plaque will be installed in the new completed shelter building to honour all who purchased a 'Brick', and helped build a home for animals in need. There are several ways to donate: GBAR Brochure & Donation forms can be picked up at The UPS Store, Collingwood, and at most veterinary offices and pet stores in the Georgian Triangle, and also other stores in the area which display a 'Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw' poster in the window. You can also call Deb Boyd at (705) 444-0559 for information on mailing in a donation or doing a credit card donation. You can also buy a 'Brick' using CanadaHelps.org website
N.B. In the 'Message/Instructions' section, please type in: 'Buy a Brick Lend a Paw', and the special occasion, person or pet being honoured for the plaque. The goal is to raise $400,000 to complete the shelter building. The quicker the funds can be raised, the faster the homeless animals will have a safe, warm, nurturing environment, as they await their loving forever homes. PLEASE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN......for the animals. |
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NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS!
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH GBAR ACTIVITIES & EVENTS!!
1) NOW OPEN: the BIZARRE BAZAAR Store.... every weekend: Friday, Saturday, Sunday....from 10am to 5pm...at the Old Apple Barn, 4538 County Rd. 124, beside Bellbrae Animal Hospital. Bring your friends and shop till you drop for TREASURES of all kinds. We have EVERYTHING, and 'new stuff' arrives every week, so you have to come back often to not miss the incredible deals and amazing finds! ALL proceeds benefit needy, rescued animals in the community. To donate good, saleable items, call Dori 444-7208. Do a good deed, and donate to GBAR; and come shop for wonderful, interesting things! N.B. The BIZARRE BAZAAR will be open every weekend until Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20th.
3) ONGOING SALE OF GOWNS -- Wedding, Evening, Cocktail. Hundreds of beautiful, elegant NEW gowns at heavily discounted prices!! Wedding Gowns $100 - $400 (reduced from up to $1,500); Evening Gowns $50 - $75; Sample Gowns $20 / 2 for $30. Unbelievable values for all festive events, including Proms! Location: Blue Mountain Lodge (where Mary's Restaurant was), 209861 Hwy 26, Craigleith. To view contact Maggie at (705) 446-0412. Get some friends together and come shop, or make a date for an evening for a private viewing! ALL PROCEEDS help the needy animals of the Georgian Triangle. |
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ONTARIO'S FIRST HIGH VOLUME SPAY-NEUTER SERVICE
16586 Woodbine Ave, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4W1 ph: 905-898-6112 fax: 905-898-4321
This clinic is a high volume, self-sustaining operation. The public, shelters and rescue groups are welcome to bring their animals for spay/neuter procedures, regardless of geography or income level. The pet overpopulation crisis is a direct result of animals left unaltered, so spay or neuter your pet today! To make an appointment, please call 905-898-6112. Facts Thousands of healthy cats and dogs are euthanized annually due to the number of stray, abandoned, and unwanted companion animals. Spaying and neutering can reduce pet overpopulation to a level that can cease the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals. It is the only humane way to end the needless suffering of unwanted animals. Pre- & Post-Op Age/Health Requirements: Your pet must be between the ages of five months and six years, and be of good health and weight. Same day service: Animals are to be dropped off at 8 a.m, and picked up at 5 p.m. Appointments The clinic is open Monday to Friday. It is open one Saturday per month. You must have an appointment. We do not offer walk-in appointments. Call 905-898-6112 or 1-888-668-7722 today to book your appointment for the next available date. |
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WHO WE ARE..
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Georgian Bay Animal Rescue (GBAR) is a registered charity run solely by unpaid volunteers, who have been dedicated to helping animals in need, since 1999. GBAR is a "NO KILL' animal rescue, serving Georgian Triangle, dedicated to helping lost, injured, abandoned, neglected animals; providing compassionate care, spay/neuter, adoption, 'second chances' at life." GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE GBAR has no formal boundaries; it serves the area commonly known as the ‘Georgian Triangle’, which includes the communities of Wasaga Beach, Stayner, Creemore, Collingwood, Town of The Blue Mountains, Thornbury, Clarksburg, Meaford, and the surrounding areas. At times, we have provided assistance to animals beyond this region. OUR VISION ‘No more homeless animals’ We dream and work towards a world in which there are no stray, unwanted, abandoned, neglected or abused companion animals, by building awareness of animal welfare rights, and promoting responsible pet ownership. OUR MISSION "A place for animals to heal; a second chance at life' We are dedicated to helping injured, abandoned, neglected, abused, homeless and unwanted animals: 1. To care for these animals by providing a safe, healthy, warm and nurturing environment. 2. To strive to place these animals in loving forever homes as quickly as possible by a well-documented adoption process. 3. To promote responsible pet ownership, including spaying and neutering, to help alleviate pet overpopulation. 4. To provide an educational aspect to our work through volunteer opportunities in our three temporary cat facilities, and by school visits to teach young people about the care and humane treatment of all sentient creatures. The overall goal of GBAR is to build and operate a modern ‘NO KILL’ shelter facility where animals will receive compassionate care and medical treatment, including vaccination and spay/neuter, as needed, prior to adoption. HOW WE OPERATE We will operate a central shelter facility housing as many animals as possible, awaiting adoption. At present, we operate three temporary cat facilities, which we hope to eliminate once our central location is constructed. All of our animals receive a health check and vaccinations. All dogs and cats over 6 months of age are also spayed or neutered. We actively promote the adoption of these animals to loving forever homes on our website and in local newspaper ads, bi-annual Newsletters, and all GBAR fundraising events. Donations can be made for our day-to-day operational costs through the CanadaHelps.org Website. In the 'Funds Designation' section, click on "Operational Funds".
Given our ‘NO KILL’ policy, animals may be temporarily placed in caring foster homes until they are adopted. We also provide support in the rescue of injured wildlife by assisting in their transport to rehabilitation centres. The work of GBAR is managed by a 7 member volunteer Board of Directors consisting of: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Cat Adoption Coordinator and Dog Adoption Coordinator. OPERATING STATISTICS Number of dogs taken into care 2007: 38; all adopted by April, 2008. In May, 2008: 7 dogs in care, 6 in foster homes, 1 in vet boarding due to lack of foster home availability. Number of cats taken into care 2007: Approx. 240; 168 adopted. In May, 2008, over 300 cats in care, 100 are in foster homes, over 200 in three temporary cat facilities. Number of animals spayed or neutered in 2007: 273. TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2008: $299,671.00 Veterinary Care: $227,919.00; Pet Supplies/Care: $14,402.00; Three Cat Facilities: $9,237.00; Fundraising Costs: $34,975.00; Office Supplies, Telephone, Bank/Visa Charges, Misc.: $9,997.00; Insurance: $3,141.00. Shelter Building Fund: Raised for construction of permanent shelter: Phase I - $600,000 in cash and pledges. ‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign to complete the shelter building: started May, 2008 - $400,000 to be raised. WHY YOU SHOULD HELP 'Kindness to animals builds a better world for us all' Caring for society’s homeless, needy animals is a community responsibility. Your contribution to building a permanent animal shelter in the Georgian Triangle helps to build civic pride in all aspects of community life, and makes our towns, villages and neighbourhoods better places to live, work and play. Teaching members of our society, particularly its youth, about animal welfare and human rights and the importance of understanding and respecting others, promotes the establishment of strong values throughout the community. Caring for our animals in a humane way makes us all feel proud of where we live. Research has shown that communities that care for others---human and animal—have lower rates of petty crime, juvenile delinquency and physical and mental abuse occurrences. HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteers are needed to fulfil a variety of roles, including animal care, fundraising activities, adoption promotion, and provision of foster homes for animals awaiting adoption. Call (705) 445-5204 and leave a message, if you can assist. Financial support is always urgently needed to provide for the needs of rescued, injured and sick animals brought into care daily. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted; tax receipts are provided for donations over $20.00. Donations can be made online through www.canadahelps.org. Donations-in-kind are always welcomed, particularly of items such as: canned cat food; clumping cat litter; orphan kitten formula (KMR); towels, blankets and sheets; cat toys; pet hair brushes; pet dishes; pet carriers; flea treatment for cats and dogs (Advantage, Revolution). Actively support our fundraising activities through your participation and/or donation of items for our silent auctions, and our summer store, “Bizarre Bazaar”. Check details of upcoming fundraising events on the website above. Adopt or foster one or more of our loving animals into your home. Please visit the 'Adoptable Cats' and 'Adoptable Dogs' section of our website for a full list of animals available for adoption or fostering. We also always need ‘emergency’ (short notice) dog and cat foster homes. Please call (705) 445-5204 to place yourself on the list of available homes. OUR NEW PERMANENT SHELTER & ‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign On January 8th, 2008, construction began on our new shelter building on Tenth Line, off Mountain Road, Collingwood. Phase 1 (exterior walls, roof, interior rough-ins) was completed in May, 2008. Fundraising for the completion of the shelter building (‘Buy a Brick, Lend a Paw’ Campaign) is currently in progress, with the goal of raising $400,000. Check the website for updates and photos of the shelter as it is constructed. You can also drive by for a look! ‘Bricks’ can be purchased for $100 each, in your name, or as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries or other special occasions, or in memory of a loved one or pet. A Special Plaque will be installed in the completed shelter to honour all who bought a ‘Brick’ and helped build a home for animals in need. To purchase ‘Bricks’ or make a shelter building donation of any amount using a credit card, use the link for CanadaHelps.org in the 'Buy a Brick' section at the top of this site, or go to www.gbanimalrescue.com. Your support for this important fundraising campaign is urgently needed NOW in order to complete the permanent animal shelter building as quickly as possible. The faster the funds can be raised, the faster the homeless animals in our community will have a safe, warm, nurturing environment, as they await their loving, forever homes -- their 'second chance' at life. PLEASE HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN…….for the animals. THANK YOU FOR HELPING THE ANIMALS 'Your support makes it all possible' We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who have helped and who continue to help us in our efforts to improve the care and quality of life for companion animals in our region. Our challenge is far from over. It is clear that we have much to do to modify attitudes and improve understanding of animal welfare and treatment. In spite of our efforts at education and awareness building, the number of animals needing our care continues to grow, resulting in corresponding increases in our operating costs and volunteer requirements. Being a ‘NO KILL’ organization puts additional stress and pressure on available resources, although we believe it is the humane approach to animal care. YOUR ongoing support remains a necessity so that all creatures living among us are provided with care, comfort, nourishment, relief from pain and, most importantly, a loving forever home. ADOPT your next ‘best friend for life’; do not buy! Save a life by adopting from GBAR. Check out the 'Adoptable Cats' and 'Adoptable Dogs' links above on this site for a full list of animals available for adoption and fostering. Not only do we care for domestic animals, we also aid in the rescue of wildlife by assisting in their transportation to a rehabilitation centre. If you would like more information regarding wildlife or have a situation regarding a wild animal, click on the following link WILDLIFE ADVICE
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