About Us

 

Our Mission Statement:

NASAP exists for 2 basic reasons:

To provide a solution to the problem of homeless and unwanted animals in the Northern Alberta area, thus working towards the long term goal of reducing the practice of euthanasia as a means of controlling the pet population.

To assist wherever possible in the education of the public and government bodies regarding the importance of spaying and neutering household pets as a main ingredient in the progress towards the goal of controlling the pet population.

 

NASAP leases a small commercial space for storage only. We do not have any kind of a kennelling facility. Instead we use a network of private foster homes to care for our animals while we search for suitable permanent homes for them. Our foster homes treat these animals as their own pets and make them part of the family and the household routine. The animals are given training in basic house manners, and they are provided with any required medical treatments while they are in foster care. Our foster families get to know these pets while they are caring for them. They become knowledgeable about such things as whether or not a pet is good with other animals and children, if the pet would be happiest in a rural or urban home, and if the pet has any fears or behavioural traits which a new home should be aware of. 

 

Many of the animals who come into our care are surrendered by local area pounds. These animals are considered adoptable, but without the aid of a rescue group such as NASAP, they would likely face euthanasia. Some animals are personally surrendered by people who find themselves in circumstances where they are unable to keep a beloved pet. 

 

Please check the Events page for the dates of upcoming adoption days. NASAP strives to ensure that all adoptable pets we take in will remain in our foster system until an acceptable permanent home is found for them. Under all circumstances if an adoptive home does not work out for one of our animals, we encourage return of the animal to NASAP's fostering program. Euthanasia is used only when advised by a veterinarian, typically due to serious injury, grave illness, or behavioural issues which pose a threat to human safety. The decision to euthanize an animal must be approved by the Board of Directors in consultation with the participating veterinarian. 

 

NASAP is a non-militant, non-partisan, non-political organization that concerns itself exclusively with the welfare of homeless animals in the northern Alberta area. We cooperate as often as possible with other animal rescue agencies in this quest. We promote responsible pet ownership and we insist on spay/neuter of the animals we help. We have no jurisdiction to investigate animal abuse or neglect; however we do observe an obligation to report such information to the proper authorities. 

 

Our animal intake is completely dependent upon suitable foster space being available. We reserve the right to refuse any adoption or surrender request. Any opinion expressed by one of our volunteers is not necessarily reflective of the policies or practices of the Society as a whole. 



A Little History:

NASAP was incorporated as a Non-Profit Society in the Province of Alberta in 1998. It became a registered Canadian Charity in that same year. NASAP has been completely volunteer driven for the length of its operation. Financial support is garnered only through public donations, fundraising activities, and minimal grants. 

 



NASAP's Accomplishments:

Number of Animals per year NASAP is proud of its progress, but also concerned. With responsible pet ownership including spay/neuter of all pets, we hope the upward trend in the number of animals needing help will soon level off and eventually begin a downward spiral.

 

  • Year 1 (1999): 53 
  • Year 2 (2000): 129 
  •  Year 3 (2001): 459 
  • Year 4 (2002): 534 
  • Year 5 (2003): 777 
  • Year 6 (2004): 974 
  • Year 7 (2005): 618  
  • Year 8 (2006): 449  
  • Year 9 (2007): 492  
  • Year 10 (2008): 392 
  • Year 11 (2009): 222
  • Year 12 (2010): 256
  • Year 13 (2011): 290
  • Year 14 (2012): 190
  • Year 15 (2013): 142
  • Year 16 (2014): 121
  • Year 17 (2015): 96
  • Year 18 (2016): 138

 


* Declining numbers are due to a lack of foster homes and volunteers and the escalating cost of veterinary care.


See our "Fostering" page for more information!!