What We’ve Done Locally
As of Feb 1, 2010, SCPN completed its first year of operation. In total, 157 cats / kittens were taken in, with 128 adopted out; 19 dogs / puppies taken in, 19 adopted; 1 ferret, 1 rabbit, 1 guinea pig taken in, all adopted; 1 porcupine was relocated. Included in these numbers were 19 cats taken in from Dryden’s Pet Control who would otherwise have been put down.
In addition to being a shelter, SCPN also manages the feral cat colony at the Hwy 502 landfill through a TNR program. In the past year, 17 feral cats have been trapped-neutered/spayed-returned. There have been 26 kittens of feral cats taken in, socialized and adopted out. This program will start at the Barclay site in the spring. There is a daily feeding program at both sites.
A Food for Pets program is offered through the Dryden Food Bank. Over 1200 pounds of dog / cat food was collected or purchased with donations of Canadian Tire money or Extra Foods super bucks and delivered to the food bank in the past year.
There are currently 18 DHS students earning their volunteer hours at the shelter. There are 23 primary school children volunteering as well. Under the DHS Co-op program, one student completed her placement in December 2009 and there are two others currently working under this program.
SCPN also operates a Kidz Klub. This program is mainly active in the summer months. It allows children to learn about pets and the commitment required to care for a pet.
An adequate shelter to house and care for dogs, as well as cats, is desperately needed in Dryden. SCPN has started the Build-A-Shelter, Brick by Brick campaign to collect funds for this purpose. It is a tiny step at the moment, however the campaign will be gearing up in the near future.
These are the commitments to the citizens of Dryden and surrounding area. Research to date has not uncovered any federal, provincial or municipal government funding available for animal shelters or any of the other programs offered through SCPN.
Second Chance Pet Network (SCPN) operates strictly on donations received from the citizens of Dryden and surrounding areas and its own fundraising activities. Service clubs have recently provided much needed funding as well. All of the manpower required to operate the shelter comes from volunteers.
So, a huge thank you for your interest in and your contribution to the ongoing activities of Second Chance Pet Network. The support received in the first year is a testament to the caring and generous nature of the people of Dryden and surrounding areas. Someone needs to be responsible for those animals who are being left to fend for themselves. Thank you.
SCPN Alumni
Alley - I would just like to say, I recently adopted Alley. She is..WOW energetic! She's fitting in very well here, cuddling with her big brother (my 2yr cat), and she plays with ANYTHING. She's definitely an entertaining addition to the family. I was going to add pictures to the fan photos, but...need to figure out how. haha. Thank you Second Chance. I'll get the pictures up soon
Ameika -
Big Tom - Big Tom home at last. (He came to SCPN from Wabigoon where he was wandering around looking for food and someplace warm to sleep.)
Candy -
Chip & Toby -
Deasil - Deasil(Onix) (This little guy was trapped at Green Acres Trailer Park, along with his littermates. Their feral mother was also trapped, spayed and released. From the looks of this picture, he is one spoiled kitty.)
Fiesty - Fiesty... adopted by myself and my daughter Summer...He sure lives up to his name!! LOL We now call him Mr. Zeus aka man of the house :) he is a wonderful addition to the family, thank you again!
Griffin - Griffin (Cody) does he ever look content. (This young guy was found on the side of the highway, near Emo, trying to eat something squished on the road. He was starving and cold. Now he's leading the life of leisure.)
Howler - Howler so tired after a long day. He is loving his family. (He and his littermates were left to fend for themselves at the age of 4 weeks, in the middle of winter, after their mother was destroyed in the Pickle Lake area. He so enjoys his new, loving, warm home.)
Jenny & Cleo - (Along with littermates, they were found out in the bush around Sioux Lookout during the winter. Only half of the litter survived, the others were found frozen to death a few days later.)
Little Bear - Little Bear and friend. (LB was born in our care when momma was surrendered to SCPN ready to give birth)
Mineau & Valkyre - Mineau & Valkyre (These littermates were found under a shop floor in Wabigoon. They are thoroughly enjoying life with their new mom and dad and keeping the two older cats on their toes.)
Sparkie - Sparkie in his new home day 1 (This big boy was abandoned by his "owners" - they left town without him.)
Tina - Look Tina knows how to play. (Tina came to SCPN when her owner moved into a long term care home and could not take her along. She has found her second home with a loving family.)