Dear Friends, The Wood Buffalo Humane Society, previously the Fort McMurray SPCA, is in urgent need of your help. The average cost per animal during its time in our care is $1300, this amount covers staffing, feeding, husbandry, medical, and enrichment. As each animal has its own individual needs additional behaviour or medical challenges… Read More
Fort McMurray SPCA to Change Name
At its Annual General Meeting held June 6, 2019 the membership of the Fort McMurray SPCA voted to change the legal name of the organization. The new name is to be The Wood Buffalo Humane Society (WBHS); this change comes as the local SPCA continues to experience regional growth, and as the organization continues to… Read More
June events bring much needed funds to shelter
June 2019 was a very busy month for the Fort McMurray SPCA (FMSPCA), as we hosted 3 major events. The month kicked off with our 3rd Annual Winky Day Celebration, leading into our 2nd Annual Locked in a Kennel event hosted by Earls, culminating with our 1st Annual Puttin’ Fore Paws Golf Tournament Presented by… Read More
3rd Annual Winky Day Raises $4,530.00 for Animals in Need
(Fort McMurray, June 10, 2019) The Fort McMurray SPCA (FMSPCA) in partnership with Winky Rides/Greb Glides hosted their 3rd Annual Winky Day fundraiser/friend-raiser on Saturday, June 8th, 2019. Celebrating local canine celebrity Winky, his predecessor Greb and their owner Sandy (Allan) MacDonald who have travelled over 100,000 miles raising money for our regions only local… Read More
Request for Proposals for K9 Enrichment & Behaviour Department
The Fort McMurray Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (FMSPCA) is a non-profit society within the Societies Act of Alberta and a Registered Charity. Created in 1978, the Society works to educate, advocate, and promote respect, compassion and humane treatment towards all animals. The FMSPCA (the “Society”) serves to strengthen the understanding of… Read More