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The Ontario SPCA is a registered charitable organization operating on the principal that no one has the right to cause physical or mental pain or suffering to animals. The Ontario SPCA is the umbrella organization for all recognized humane societies in Ontario and the only animal welfare organization in the province authorized by provincial statute (The Ontario SPCA Act) to protect animals. Whether family pets, wildlife, or farm animals, the Ontario SPCA is there to provide care, protection and shelter. For a complete listing of our branches and affiliated SPCAs and Humane Societies, please visit us on our website: www.ontariospca.ca and click on CONTACT US, or ABOUT US for our BRANCH & AFFILIATE DIRECTORY or call 1-888-ONT-SPCA (668-7722).

The Vancouver Humane Society is an animal charity working locally, provincially and nationally and funded primarily by public donations. We do not operate an animal shelter; rather we work on the underlying problems of animal abuse by exposing animal cruelty to the public and informing individuals how their choices impact animals. Our primary areas of work are: animals in entertainment (zoos, rodeos, circuses, the film industry, sled dog operations); animals on factory farms (caged egg-laying hens, "broiler" or "meat" chickens, and other intensive confinement systems via our 'Eat Less Meat' project); and companion animals, including spay/neuter and emergency veterinary medical assistance for pet guardians on limited income. VHS is one of the few animal organizations that encourages vegetarianism, as not eating animals is the most effective way to stop animal suffering. You can visit us on our websites: www.vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca www.chickenout.ca www.raisingthebarn.ca

The CWPT (Canadian World Parrot Trust) was founded in 1992 as a Canadian charity and operates in collaboration with other national branches of an international parrot conservation and welfare group collectively known as the WPT (World Parrot Trust). In over 20 years of combined efforts the WPT has led conservation and welfare projects in 30 countries for more than 50 species of parrots. As an independent partner, the CWPT engages in its own activities and, from time to time, partners with the WPT for projects to advance the objectives of the CWPT. The CWPT utilizes its relationship with the WPT to strengthen its presence in the parrot conservation and welfare communities and to obtain scientific advice from the WPT's Scientific Committee. A separate board of trustees, whom reside within Canada, governs the CWPT.

We hold 14 conservation covenants, comprising 790 acres. We were the first conservancy in BC eligible to hold conservation covenants and the first to preserve a watershed with a covenant. We now hold covenants on two important watersheds that supply drinking water to island residents: Maxwell Lake and St. Mary Lake. We own 7 nature reserves, totaling 690 acres. Since 1995, the SSI Conservancy has organized or contributed to successful public campaigns to protect the Mill Farm, Ford Lake, Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park, and Mt. Erskine Provincial Park (some of these are now owned or managed by other agencies).

Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 1996 by Joyce Smith and upon her passing in 2008 has been run by a board of directors. We are located in North Pickering on land generously provided by the ClubLink Corporation. We receive no government funding of any kind and rely on private donations to continue operating. Run by volunteers and employing a small number of part-time staff, our administrative costs are minimal, ensuring that donations go straight to the bottom line, i.e., housing, feeding, spaying/neutering and medicating the feline residents.

Our small shelter is used for cats in transit for medical care, currently rescued or transferred to go out for adoption. The thrift store provides funds to help with medications, food and litter. With approx. 100 foster homes we have to provide the above as well to them. The shelter programme is run strictly by volunteers, no paid staff or fee for accepting an animal into A.R.K. for help. Feral cats are spayed/neutered, rabies shots and transferred to barns where and when possible. The adoption rate is on an average 1,400 per year.

Grace Hall founded Adopt-a-dog/Save-a-life Inc. in 1980. Thousands of dogs have since been placed in loving and caring homes. All dogs saved by the rescue receive necessary vetting. Spays and neuters are always done prior to adoption. All adopters must complete an interview process before adopting.

Niagara Action for Animals (NAfA) is an all-volunteer registered charity. The purpose of this organization is to provide assistance to animals in distress; to promote spaying and neutering of domestic animals in our community and to raise awareness about diverse animal-related issues both locally and globally. We assist animals in our community through our adoption program, our low-cost spay/neuter program (SNIP), our feral cat program and our animals in distress program. We raise awarness about the various ways animals are used in our society and promote compassion and respect for our fellow beings. We host monthly vegan potlucks and provide resources for a compassionate lifestyle.

Young people are an integral part of the dairy industry. They need to be recognized, inspired, and challenged to make the decisions that will affect their future. Each new generation inherits a responsibility for its own culture, history and heritage. The Trustees of the Fund are committed to the development of programs and events that educate, encourage and assist the young people who are the future of our industry.

To protect and preserve these boardwalks for future generations the Friends of the Sanctuary will be launching a 2014 "Get on Board" boardwalk rehabilitation project. With one boardwalk closed due to deterioration and the existing Redwing Trail fast nearing deterioration it is vital to have these replaced to accommodate all visitors now and in the future. As The Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary is so heavily utilized by our surrounding communities and more importantly our school children in these communities it is of great importance we preserve the natural assets of the Sanctuary for future generations. This will be a first of many steps to be taken in the revitalization of the Sanctuary to further increase the popularity of this precious gem on the St. Lawrence River.

The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (CWRS) is a non-profit charitable organization located in N.W. Calgary. We rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife in and around the City of Calgary, and all Southern Alberta regions.

BC Guide Dog Services began the professional training of guide dogs for blind & visually impaired British Columbians in 1996. In 2001, B.C. Guide Dog Services became full members of the International Guide Dog Federation, an international accrediting body. In 2002, B.C. Guide Dog Services registered the title Alberta Guide Dog Services for the purposes of providing guide dogs to blind & visually impaired Albertans. The goal of BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services is, by the year 2020, to have a working guide dog population of 250 guide dog teams. The working life of a guide dog team is about eight years, therefore, BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services will need to have graduated a cumulative total of 395 guide dog teams by 2020 to achieve this goal. BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services gives priority to blind & visually impaired youths between the ages of 13 and 18 years. Alberta Guide Dog Services, PO Box 5471, Stn A, Calgary, AB T2H 1X8 Tel: 403-258-0819.