Okanagan Humane Society had record breaking 2022 saving local animals – Okanagan | 24CA News
In 2021, the Okanagan Humane Society helped over 1,400 animals, and the group says they’re set to interrupt that file in 2022.
In a news launch, the charity mentioned they’d seen a steep enhance in animals’ wants within the Okanagan Valley in 2022. They additionally mentioned they’re answering all of the calls they will because of the help of the neighborhood.
“Busiest in terms of rescuing the most number of animals, spaying and neutering the most number of animals pets, cats, dogs, and also our adoptions went wildfire. So, 2022, adoptions were through the roof,” mentioned Volunteer President for OHS, Romany Runnalls.
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Runnalls tells Global News there was a 42 per cent enhance within the rescue program and a 31 per cent enhance in adoptions.
She mentioned the mannequin has been working and it’s been carried out throughout their community, which spans from Osoyoos to the Shuswap. Now, as we enter into 2023, Runnalls mentioned they’re getting ready for a busy new 12 months.
“We come out with trying to encourage people to get ready to spay and neuter their animals. We really like to make 2023 the biggest and best year ever for getting as many animals fixed as we can in our community,” mentioned Runnalls.
Fund improvement advisor for the OHS, Marni Adams, mentioned with out the dedication and arduous work of their volunteers and neighborhood donations, they wouldn’t be capable of do what they do.
The charity additionally believes that 2023 shall be a particularly busy 12 months for them.
“We do not receive government funding with the exception of a BC Community Gaming Grant, and are reliant on the support of the community,” mentioned Adams.
The Okanagan Humane Society is encouraging continued help from the neighborhood by both volunteering or making a donation.
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