(Fort McMurray, February 25, 2019) The Fort McMurray SPCA (FMSPCA) hosted their annual Pawsitively Sweet Treats Day fundraiser on February 14, 2019. Volunteer bakers and community hosts across the region were invited to help raise much needed funds for companion animals who have been abused, abandoned or are in need of shelter and a forever… Read More
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day by reading to a shelter pet at the FMSPCA February 1st
(Fort McMurray, January 8, 2019) The Fort McMurray SPCA (FMSPCA) is inviting residents of all ages from across the region to participate in World Read Aloud Day Friday, February 1 by coming to the shelter to read to the animals in their care. The initiative is part of the FMSPCA Book Buddies reading to shelter… Read More
9 Lives Seniors Pet Companionship Program Grows through new Partnership
The Fort McMurray SPCA (FMSPCA) is enjoying resurgence in their 9 Lives senior pet companionship program after formalizing a new partnership with St. Aidan’s Society and Wood Buffalo Housing. The program which pairs senior animals in the care of the region’s only animal shelter with local seniors, had struggled to grow after successfully placing Cleo,… Read More
3rd Annual Masquerade Ball raises over $40,000 net towards Fort McMurray SPCA animal enrichment centre
On Saturday, October 27th the Fort McMurray SPCA (FMSPCA) hosted its 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball Midnight in Gotham. Proceeds from the annual event support capital projects to improve the lives of the animals in the care of the region’s only animal shelter. 2018 marks a special year for the FMSPCA – the 40th Anniversary of… Read More
Fort McMurray SPCA reaches full capacity at animal shelter
The Fort McMurray SPCA has reached full capacity for feline intake at the shelter and is very close to capacity for canines. “It’s only the beginning of summer when we see a greater increase in animals in our shelter and it has become clear to me as I have moved into the role of executive… Read More