2009 CHS Annual Report

2009Annual Report

Connect ing L ives . . .one adopt ion at a t ime.

It’s common knowledge that 2009 was a challenging year economically. Proverbial belts were tightened everywhere amid the reality of layoffs, falling real estate prices and shrinking investment portfolios. Despite the challenges, however, 2009 was another stellar year at the Calgary Humane Society, and in my first year as President of the Board of Directors, I found inspiration everywhere I looked.

The dedication and personal strength of the CHS’s indomitable staff inspired me, as they have ever since I first became involved with the CHS a number of years ago. The work they do rescuing, caring for and nurturing Calgary’s homeless animals is difficult and emotionally taxing in the extreme, but CHS staff perform it every day with unparalleled selflessness, devotion and enthusiasm. I can’t find the words to thank them or express my appreciation enough.

Equally inspiring is the CHS’s large and committed corps of volunteers, from those who sit on the Board of Directors to those who walk dogs, hug bunnies and assist with daily operations – plus everyone in between. Their support for the cause and their love for the animals are essential to the CHS’s ability to keep the doors open and ensure that the good work occurring inside can continue.

I am also inspired by the animals themselves. Often finding themselves homeless after suffering heartbreaking neglect and abuse, or even after years with a loving family which is no longer able to provide the necessary care, these animals come to the CHS for a second chance. Most bounce back from adversity as though it never even happened, reminding us all how critically important it is to live in the present, to be grateful for each moment, and to savour all of the simple pleasures the world has to offer, whether it be fresh catnip or a warm sunbeam in which to stretch out and enjoy the day.

Lastly, I am inspired by the support of the Calgary and area community, without which the CHS would certainly cease to function. That the spirit of generosity persists even in times such as these makes me proud to be a Calgarian and an Albertan, and I am profoundly grateful for the contributions you have made, both personally and financially.

Thank you to all involved. Here’s to another year of inspiration and great success for the good of our homeless animals.

Message from the Executive Director

Message from the President

The past year, 2009, marked Calgary Humane Society’s 87th year of offering essential services to Cal-gary and surrounding communities. One might think that at such an advanced age, the organization might be slowing down a bit. Quite to the contrary, however, Calgary Humane continues to pursue its mission (“helping as many animals as possible”) with unflagging dedication and energy. Each and every year, Calgary Humane Society renews itself, looks for more innovative ways to expand its ability to help animals in need and 2009 was a year of many new starts and positive changes.

In the pages that follow, you will read more about how Calgary Humane grew and changed in 2009.

With your support, our vision is to establish Calgary as a community setting international standards for humane treatment of animals. We thank our donors, our sponsors, our adopters, our volunteers,

the organizations with whom we collaborate, and our incredibly dedicated staff for helping us work toward fulfillment of this vision.

“I just wanted to let you know how I’m doing and that I am extremely grateful for all the love and care you gave me while I was a guest in your facility. I am especially thankful that you found me a new home where I am loved and pampered. I can’t believe there are such nice people in the world that would adopt me into such a great home.” ~ Charile, Terrier

2009 Memories

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“I just wanted to let you know how I’m doing and that I am extremely grateful for all the love and care you gave me while I was a guest in your facility. I am especially thankful that you found me a new home where I am loved and pampered. I can’t believe there are such nice people in the world that would adopt me into such a great home.” ~ Charile, Terrier

Animal Care

Animal Care provided care and comfort to more than 7,500 animals in 2009. In addition to cats, dogs, rabbits and birds we provided care to a large number of exotics including a Savannah lizard, two tegus and a variety of other lizards. We worked closely with other rescue organizations to find suitable placements for the many exotic animals we received. Animal care provides ongoing stress reduction to our cats and dogs who receive bedding, mental enrichment through toys, kongs, music and stuffed animals. Through our general grooming program countless dogs were groomed to increased adoptability. Animal care also provides socialization and intervention to fearful animals. In 2009 Animal Care was able to expand of our Food Bank Program assisting pet owners in need and supply donations provided to other rescue agencies.

Admissions

2009 was a very busy year for animal admissions, we admitted 7,522 animals throughout the year. Of that number 69 per cent were cats and 19 per cent were dogs.

The majority of admissions in 2009 were strays, 3,203, however, the economy played a role in the number of surrenders we saw in 2009, with the public citing the reason of ‘unable to afford’ as one of the top reasons for surrendering a pet. The total number of surrenders was 2,560.

Reuniting lost pets is a key function of animal admission. Last year 687 animals were reunited with their owners. One reunion brought an owner all the way from Mexico to claim their lost cat!

Adoptions

2009 was a year of uncertainty but we managed to get through and land on our feet! We are stronger as a team, our environment is healthier and our adopters are happier.

The adoption department carefully interviews potential adopters to ensure successful adoptions; taking the time to get to know adopter’s lifestyle to confidently match potential adopters with an appropriate CHS animal.

With the careful assessment of our animals by the behaviour and animal health departments combined with the terrific one – on – one customer service experience that the adoption department provides, we were able to find homes for 4014 animals this year. CHS saw an increase in dog adoption in 2009, 809 dogs found their ‘furever’ homes compared to 798 in 2008.

The adoption team works closely with all other CHS departments to develop and implement new adoption initiatives. The ‘Paw-jama’ event in August was a huge success! A record number of cats; 62 to be exact, found their ‘furever’ homes. The 2010 Paw-jama Event will be bigger and better!

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GuardianAlberta Lottery Fund - CFEPRuth BarkerDolores BelinskiRick BraundBraund Family TrustEileen Brewster

Matthew BristerCanadian Natural Resources Ltd.Gertrude P. ChorneyJames W. & Patricia DavidsonJan de JongAgatha De VreeMarion C. Dewar

Dorothy J. DumontN. M. & Heather EdwardsEncana Cares FoundationENMAX Energy CorporationEstate of Alice RitterEstate of Annie Patricia HarmstonEstate of Doris Gammon

Estate of Estelle McDanielEstate of Flora McDonald BrownEstate of Irene Alice KingEstate of Jeanette Charlotte Marie WaringEstate of JK TiekenEstate of John Ernest Lunt

Estate of Maureen Marjorie PhillipsEstate of Patricia Lynn MillerEstate of Phyllis M. FairheadEstate of Rose Elle SharplesEstate of William A. ShirreffsEstate of William E LewisFirstEnergy Community Foundation

Animal Health

2009 marked the first year the Animal Health team was able to complete the first ever orthopaedic repair in Calgary Humane Society. Throughout 2009, more than 3,500 surgeries were done ranging from spay/neuter, dentals, wound repairs, lump removals, amputations, enucleations and a variety of others. Along with this large volume of surgeries, the Animal Health team was responsible for physical exams on over 7,500 animals admitted into the facility in 2009. To help increase the adoptability of animals, more than 400 animals received x-rays, and more than 900 animals received some form of lab work. More than 30 animals received speciality care at referral clinics in Calgary. The Animal Health team also responded to more than 3,000 phone calls from members of the Calgary community as well as over 900 appointments for fostered or adopted animals. The team also supported the initiatives

of other organizations such as the Alberta Spay/Neuter Task Force by donating equipment for spay/neuter clinics. Animal Health continues to provide quality medical services while continually striving to do more for each individual animal.

Animal Protection

The protection and investigations department investigated 1586 concerns of neglect and abuse in 2009. As a result of these investigations, 161 animals were seized in order to have distress rectified and 12 criminal charges were laid in the most severe cases. Animal Welfare Responders transported 1,590 stray animals from veterinary clinics to the shelter and trapped 296 injured or at-risk cats. The call centre, in addition to dispatching all of the above cases and transports, fielded over 18,000 calls from the public.

Behaviour

In 2009, the behaviour department expanded our staff and now has a full-time department head, three full-time behaviour program coordinators, and a full-time administrative assistant. The team focused on stress reduction initiatives shelter-wide such as kongs for dogs, carpets for cats, Feliway, DAP collars for anxious/exuberant dogs, and pet friendly music - just to name a few. The number of dogs attending training classes increased by 25% per to 1,072.

Over 900 dogs were assessed in 2009 using our specially designed humane behaviour interview assessment process. 336 dogs received special intervention in 2009 via our behaviour board program delivered by our three full-time behaviour program coordinators. At the end of 2009, we changed our puppy kindergarten program to Precocious Puppies to increase accessibility and the socialization experience available to puppies.

Pictured Above: Hercules, one of the many dogs that received specialized training while at CHS.

Pictured Above: ‘Mike’ the Dobberman that was found with various injuries, in November of 2009.

Pictured Above: “Mike” reccovering in his foster home.

Charles G. GardnerHubert E. GreenAdelaide G. HannaRobert & Anne HobbsLotto Developments Ltd.Bernard L. LundbergJessie MacBean

Keith & Kathy MacPhailR. Maitland & E. MontgomeryLinda C. MoyesOlive M. MuellerTerra & Robert NicolayMary R. O’ByrneNancy L. Olsen & Scott Inglis

Ruth ParbsMagdalene PilnyPrecision Drilling CorporationMarita M. RyanSylvia J. ShawJacqueline L. SkresletJoan Snyder

William J. SutherlandTri Gans Enterprises Ltd.United Way of Calgary and Area, Donor Choice ProgramEdith L. WilsonW. Brett Wilson

Top Dog897032 Alberta Inc.Alberta Treasury BranchLeona BartelenDorothy BonnerJeff BoyceThe Calgary Foundation

Humane Education

Program growth was an important focus for the Humane Education department in 2009. With an increase in staff came an increase in the number of lectures given to schools and community members, an increase in the attendance for youth volunteer programs, production of quality birthday party experiences for young CHS’ers and development of a bi-monthly e-magazine for kids titled “Kids 4 Animals”.

Humane Education increased its outreach to nearly 12,800 students and conducted 240 lectures in 2009 compared to 10,000 students reached and 157 lectures given in 2008. Our school programs encourage young people to see human rights, environmental preservation, and animal protection as interconnected and integral dimensions of a healthy, just society.

Our Kids for Animals clubs, summer camps and youth volunteer opportunities expanded in 2009 with an increase to three junior Kids for Animals clubs, four-week long summer camps and extended capacity for youth volunteer opportunities.

Humane Education also hosted 20 birthday parties in 2009. Children celebrating with the animals, and often for the animals, were treated to an age appropriate experience with games, crafts, a tour and a visit with a special animal guest.

“Kids 4 Animals” e-magazine launched in September 2009. This free online resource engages children through colourful animal photo’s, games and stories. Readers also connect with young Humane Hero’s who have helped homeless, abandoned and abused animals through acts of kindness and donations.

Communications

Communicatons launched a new web site platform, with some amazing new features including, a focus on highlighting our adoptable animals with four pictures and biographies for each animal, a CHS community group, better organization of information and services, as well as focusing on stories of successful adoption matches. Communications also spearheaded a new endeavor for community events with the launch of the “Saving lives takes balls!’ campaign. The campaign included radio advertising, T-shirt sales, offleash dog park visits, contests, and a whole lot of tennis balls. This campaign will be carried over into 2010.

An amazing amount of support for the Phoenix Fund, a fund that allows for special surgeries and medical care was garnered in 2009. Media coverage on the stories of ‘Izzy’ the pit bull, and ‘Mike’ the doberman touched the hearts of Calgarians and raised $43,000 collectively. Media ‘hits’ for 2009 totaled just over 200, and 2009 also saw more media involvement in CHS events including, Cocktails for Critters, and the Christmas Party for the Animals.

Casino CalgaryBruce & Dina ChernoffVirginia CliffRobert L. ColeJudith Dwarkin & David WellsEnbridge Pipelines Inc.Estate of Anna J. Sudden

Estate of Clara V. TabrahamEstate of John A. McKinlayEstate of Jorgen KarbergEstate of Mark HoustonEstate of Patricia M. MogfordH. ForanEric Gabriel

Government of Canada - GrantsHill’s Pet Nutrition Canada Inc.Kipp Scott Pontiac BuickMyrtle KochVirginia M. LayerIris LeeLinda L. Lloyd

MacDonald Family Holdings Ltd.Maurice & Nicole McCaigJane & Robert WallerGail McManesMD of Rocky View No. 44National Crime Prevention StrategyRGO Office Products Partnership

Ken & Rasa RowanSaskatoon Leaseholds Ltd.Ruth SewellDorothy SherlingRafi Tahmazian & Michelle PagetTELUS - Team Telus CaresThe Kahanoff Foundation

Resource Development

Calgary Humane Society has achieved our continuing success solely on the passion, commitment and generosity of our donors, volunteers, membership and staff. Without these gifted, compassionate individuals, our participation in animal welfare and community development would be impossible. We move forward on the strength of their values and guidance. Our message is out there. Not a day goes by without a gift – be it large or small.

We continue to develop new and enhance existing partnerships with several community stakeholders. We firmly believe that it is through continued community collaboration, we will build Calgary’s social capital and continue to make significant contributions to the quality of life for all our citizens.

During the year Cocktails for Critters excelled as our signature event raising an astounding $263,000 - an increase of 263 per cent over 2008. The Dog Jog was another successful event for 2009 raising just over $80,000.

The future is going to be challenging, but more importantly; it will be extremely rewarding.

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Volunteers

Five different volunteer information sessions were held with approximately 250 participants resulting in close to 200 placements By the end of the year, 753 volunteers were on the active volunteer roster; an increase of 167 people from 2008. In addition to this, there have been nearly 500 inquires.

Due to the overwhelming interest, a new intake process will be implemented in January 2010 to expedite the process and to find appropriate volunteers for the positions that are requiring immediate assistance. These positions will be posted on our web site and interested applicants can then apply. Interviewing, orientating and training would of course still take place prior to placement.

Several processes were evaluated and changed to better support current and new volunteers including setting up “Buddy Shift” schedules in order to be better organized in the initial start-up of new volunteers and to be able to monitor attendance, provide follow-up and to then set up a regular schedule for new volunteers. A new method of recording volunteer hours for more efficient data entry was developed. All these changes will help us ensure that our volunteers experience is positive and rewarding.

volunteers were added to the areas of animal care, third watch and admissions, all of which had few or no volunteers.

The Seniors for Seniors committee launched a pilot program with the placement of its first cat. Both the senior person and cat are doing well and are very happy together. This program will continue throughout 2010.

Volunteers were essential in the success of events such as the Pawjama Party, Hoppy Night in Canada, Cocktails for Critters, and the Christmas Party for the Animals.

Our foster program, continues to grow and now includes 228 foster homes, an increase of 28.8 per cent over 2008. The hearts of these wonderful people who take the animals into their homes and feed, clean, train, socialize, and love them till they are ready to come back and move to adoption, continue to amaze and impress CHS.

Our breed rescue / outreach placement program placed 120 animals. CHS has also increased the number of rescue organizations we collaborated with as well.

Mac & Susan Van WielingenEdna WilliamsLeader of the PackARC Resources Ltd.City of Calgary - Animal & BylawRuth A. DeansEstate of Beatrice M. Kerkhoven

Estate of Brian R. McKendryEstate of Dahrlyne HubertEstate of Irene DunnettEstate of Katalin KissEstate of Lillian Irene CallumEstate of William MayerBetty Gamblin

JC Anderson Legacy FundAllan P. MarkinJames McRobertsShaw Communications Inc.Janet & Paul SparksTo Infinity & Beyond FoundationPick of the Litter

Astral MediaBarbara BakerTrent BoehmBonavista Energy TrustBurnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLPCalgary Co-operative AssociationCarthy Foundation

John P. DielwartEstate of Shirlee HarrisonFreehold Royalty TrustJennifer KershawMary E. LundbergJanette LundyMaurice W. McCaig Flow

L i v e s c o n n e c t e d

Maddie (right) is really inquisitive and is working on not tearing the sofa to bits! I changed her name to Mademoiselle (Maddy for short) and she seems to like it. Thank you for the wonderful work you do and for raising such a great kitten. ~ Leigh-Anne

“Taiga (above) is a wonderful addition to the family and my step son loves her to bits. I would like to thank the Humane Society and all the staff for doing such a wonderful job. We are very pleased and happy to know that we have been able to give her a loving home.” ~ Clare Smart

Sheeva (pic-tured right) is doing splen-didly! She is a wonderful addition to my life and I could not be happier! I think she’s pretty happy too! ~ Rose

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“Thank you so much for the work you do. We love our new addition! (Flower pictured left) She has given so much love and joy to our home! ~ The Goebel Family.

Wylie (left) has adjusted extremely well and very quickly I might add. Wylie loves our big back yard and looks forward to our walks around R i v e r b e n d every evening.

Thanks everybody for such a wonderful adoption experience and see you when we attend Polite Pooches. ~ Sandy

Through FundAllan MelnychukE. M. MoranDon NordBrian OlsonRon QuigleyResorts of the Canadian Rockies

Scotia Private Client GroupSecuriCan General InsuranceSouthworth Charitable FoundationThe Bellini FoundationThe Calgary Rotary ClubsMichael TimsEjvind Villadsen

Cat’s WhiskersEd AboussafyAGS Capital Management Ltd.Bruce AlexanderAltus Energy ServicesJill Angevine-SimmonsAstoria Homes Ltd.

ATCO PowerEvelyn BadeauMargaret BahanSherri BalmThe BeehiveRenee M. BenningenJamie Biluk

Andrea Binmore-BrussaLisa BjornsonRosslynn BoakeJim Braglin-MarshPatrick BrennanBrent & Barbara Fraser FundRon Bryant

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“This is Rex (below right) our beautiful dog that we were lucky enough to meet at the Humane Society on July 4th, 2005. Thanks for giving us one of the best investments of our lives! “ ~ Angela & Mike Perry

“Here is Yoki (left) in her new for-ever home - adopted by her fos-ter family. As you can see she just “fits in” with

her family. She adores her sister Shania, who is the same age as her. Yoki has lots to learn and I can’t wait to start training her and seeing her confidence grow. “ ~ Sarah Walters

Jasper (left) is doing really well - he is so smart and learns so fast. He is learning how to calm himself down in situations that are exciting for him. We just attended his second obedience class and he did much better than the first one! He had his first camping trip this last week-end - he seems to really enjoy the outdoors.” ~ Carrie Piotrowski

Thank you for helping us adopt Finn (right). He is a sweetheart of a dog and I know this is only day two but he’s showing us how absolutely wonderful he is. Our cats are not ready to give up ruling the roost and he gives them a wide berth! ~Heather Cook

Jas ButaliaCalgary Academy Veterinary MedicineCalgary North Veterinary Hos-pital & Emergency ServiceRobyn M. CampbellLuc ChartrandChinook Foundation

Crew Energy Inc.De Winton Pet HospitalMarilyn DobsonDP Consulting Services LtdDurwest Construction SystemsStuart EdgarCarol and Robert Ellergodt

Jennifer EnglishEstate of Annelise GillanEstate of Boris AntonationEstate of Constance A. HowseEstate of Gotthard J. SchonfelderEstate of Joyce C. OliverEstate of Keith McDonald

Estate of Lillian Hilda SmithEstate of Marion Thelma CleggEstate of Robert Leslie ColeEstate of Theresa M. NadeauLisa FernandesDavid FesykDarren Fichter

G.S. FletcherFraming and Art CentreJanie FrankAnnie FreezePaul FrenetteEvelyn FultonGibson Energy Ltd.

Management’s Responsibility

Patricia Cameron, Executive Director

Grafton Capital CorporationHalliburtonGlenn HamiltonDave HerrickHighbury FoundationThomas HindLorene Holizki

Dennis HopB. J. HornJekam Holdings Inc.Eileen JensenJohn And Elsie Collins FoundationLinda JuseElizabeth Kaufman

Matthew KealeyAngela KlassenKnight PlumbingAmber LeesonJ.L. LoaderCorallyne W. LyncasterMacleod Dixon LLP

Oliver MalisiMatrix Real Estate ServicesBruce McBeanFrederick McintoshMarilyn McLachlanWilliam R. McLavishJoanne McLaws

McLennan RossM. Luise MerkTerry MillarRichard MitchellMurdock Manor Social ClubNexen Inc.Linda Noble

Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the accompanying financial statements, including responsibility for significant accounting judgments and estimates in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and ensuring that all information in the annual report is consistent with the statements. This responsibility includes selecting appropriate accounting principles and methods, and making decisions affecting the measurement of transactions in which objective judgment is required.

In discharging its responsibilities for the integrity and fairness of the financial statements, management designs and maintains the necessary accounting systems and related internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are authorized, assets are safeguarded and financial records are properly maintained to provide reliable information for the preparation of financial statements.

The Board of Directors and Finance and Audit Committee are composed primarily of directors who are neither management nor employees of the Society. The Board is responsible for overseeing management in the performance of its financial reporting responsibilities, and for approving the financial information included in the annual report. The Finance and Audit Committee fulfils these responsibilities by reviewing the financial information prepared by management and discussing relevant matters with management and external auditors. The Board is also responsible for recommending the appointment of the Society’s external auditors.

Meyers Norris Penny LLP, an independent firm of Chartered Accountants, is appointed by the members to audit the financial statements and report directly to them; their report follows. The external auditors have full and free access to, and meet periodically and separately with, both the Committee and management to discuss their audit findings.

Auditor’s Report

We have audited the statement of financial position of the Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as at December 31, 2009 and the statements of revenue and expenses and changes in fund balances, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Society’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

Except as outlined in the following paragraph, we conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

In common with many not-for-profit organizations, the Society derives a significant portion of its revenue from donations and fundraising, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Society and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to revenue, excess of revenue over expenses, assets and fund balances.

In our opinion, except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of revenues referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Society as at December 31, 2009 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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Dianne OstoichEJ ParkPaul Hardy Design Inc.Marguerite PaulsenPeace Hills General InsurancePeak Logistics Ltd.Jonathan Pemberton

Penn West Energy TrustGregory PhilipBarbara PietersChris PilgerRon PoelzerJeff PowerAnita Pratt

Scott PriceRobert RakocheyRBC FoundationBetty RiceRobane Management Ltd.Violet RobinsonDerek Ryder

D SharnaTasha SherbanukCatherine L. SkulskiDon SmithJanet SpensleyAlbert SulmistrasKeith Szabo

T & M Appraisal ServicesAndrew R. TaylorMerle TaylorTelecomPioneers of CanadaThe Tower GroupTrotter & MortonUltimate Dog Association

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsStatement of Financial Position

As at December 31, 2009

General Operating Fund Capital Fund Restricted Fund Total2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008

AssetsCurrentCash 858,474 785,342 - - 65,329 65,137 923,803 850,479Accounts receivable 108,941 91,827 - - - - 108,941 91,827Inventory (Note 4) 70,844 68,987 - - - - 70,844 68,987Prepaid expenses 22,192 15,507 - - - - 22,192 15,507Due from (to) other funds (251,310) (633,519) 267,905 594,241 (16,595) 39,278 - -

809,141 328,144 267,905 594,241 48,734 104,415 1,125,780 1,026,800

Marketable securities (Note 5) 2,732,246 2,009,616 - - - - 2,732,246 2,009,616Property and equipment (Note 6) - - 9,517,428 9,748,782 - - 9,517,428 9,748,782

3,541,387 2,337,760 9,785,333 10,343,023 48,734 104,415 13,375,454 12,785,198

LiabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 257,590 320,930 - - - - 257,590 320,930Deferred revenue 70,422 75,716 - - - - 70,422 75,716

328,012 396,646 - - - - 328,012 396,646

Fund balancesUnrestricted (Note 7) 307,537 (2,093) - - - - 307,537 (2,093)Restricted for endowment purposes(Note 8)

- - - - 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000

Invested in property and equipment - - 9,517,428 9,748,782 - - 9,517,428 9,748,782Externally restricted (Note 9) 90,338 17,757 - - 3,734 59,415 94,072 77,172Internally restricted (Note 9) 2,815,500 1,925,450 267,905 594,241 - - 3,083,405 2,519,691

3,213,375 1,941,114 9,785,333 10,343,023 48,734 104,415 13,047,442 12,388,552

3,541,387 2,337,760 9,785,333 10,343,023 48,734 104,415 13,375,454 12,785,198

Approved on behalf of the Board:

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Statement of Revenue & Expenses & Changes in Fund Balances

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Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsStatement of Revenue and Expenses and Changes in Fund Balances

For the year ended December 31, 2009

General Operating Fund Capital Fund Restricted Fund Total2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008

RevenueDonations and fundraising 2,584,811 2,249,903 10,000 119,475 9,000 65,748 2,603,811 2,435,126Programs and services 1,684,227 1,739,147 - - - - 1,684,227 1,739,147Bequests 1,652,962 1,409,281 - - - - 1,652,962 1,409,281City of Calgary contribution 244,800 240,000 - - - - 244,800 240,000Investment (loss) income (315,183) 43,318 - - - - (315,183) 43,318Unrealized gain (loss) on marketablesecurities

606,102 (425,831) - - - - 606,102 (425,831)

6,457,719 5,255,818 10,000 119,475 9,000 65,748 6,476,719 5,441,041

ExpensesWages and employee benefits 3,418,734 3,407,440 - - - - 3,418,734 3,407,440Operating 1,098,111 1,245,085 - - - - 1,098,111 1,245,085General and administrative 382,274 482,549 - - - - 382,274 482,549Fundraising 351,020 336,640 - - - - 351,020 336,640Amortization - - 567,690 675,550 - - 567,690 675,550

5,250,139 5,471,714 567,690 675,550 - - 5,817,829 6,147,264

Excess (deficiency) of revenue overexpenses

1,207,580 (215,896) (557,690) (556,075) 9,000 65,748 658,890 (706,223)

Fund balances, beginning of year 1,941,114 2,102,125 10,343,023 10,899,098 104,415 93,552 12,388,552 13,094,775Inter-fund transfers (Note 7) 64,681 54,885 - - (64,681) (54,885) - -

Fund balances, end of year 3,213,375 1,941,114 9,785,333 10,343,023 48,734 104,415 13,047,442 12,388,552

United Communities L.P.Carol Van SchaickRuby WallisPeter WilliamsRon WilliamsWayne WolfeJohn Woods

David WrightEllen ZarchekoffMarisa ZaruskyNine Lives Society MembersAllan & Lynee PaulAnne B. MacfarlaneBarb & Mike Parker

Barbara McPheeBharbara EganCathy WatersCheryl BurnsConstance & John WebsterDale CameronDeanna & Harvey Steblyk

Donald & Crhista EllisDonna DentonDoreen B. JonesDorothy Hadley-SpencerDorothy SherlingE. EmmettE. Lorraine Gerlitz

Edgar HulattEdna WilliamsEjvind & Inger VilladsenElfriede & Ingrid BayerElizabeth HaestieEllen WardEmily Brooks

Statement of Cash Flows

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Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsStatement of Cash FlowsFor the year ended December 31, 2009

2009 2008

Operating activitiesExcess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses 658,890 (706,223)Items not affecting cash

Amortization 567,690 675,550Unrealized (gain) loss on marketable securities (606,102) 425,831Loss on sale of marketable securities 268,834 161,904Foreign exchange loss (gain) on investment account 116,814 (142,771)

1,006,126 414,291

Changes in non-cash working capital:Accounts receivable (17,114) 246,606Inventory (1,857) 10,417Prepaid expenses (6,685) 2,407Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (63,340) (101,296)Deferred revenue (5,294) 23,091

911,836 595,516

Investing activitiesPurchase of equipment (336,336) (300,983)Proceeds on sale of marketable securities 3,040,509 1,826,089Purchase of marketable securities (3,542,685) (2,237,563)

(838,512) (712,457)

Increase (decrease) in cash resources 73,324 (116,941)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 850,479 967,420

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 923,803 850,479

Evelyn MichorHeather & Lawrence HarveyHelen NaporaJanelle & Chris WakarukJanet RandallJayne BouchardJean Laughlin

Joan BeckJoan GriffithsJoan PoulsenJoan SnyderJoanne MarleyJohn & Deborah CampbellKathleen & John Hinde

Kelly WongKen RushlowKent BodinKevin & Alison MarkKim HoppsLisa FernandesLoretta & Neal McMillan

Mac & Susan Van WielingenMarion CleggMarlene WilliamsMary M. BaileyMary StuartMay & William PringleMuriel MacBean

Nancy GoldingNeal D. & Loretta McMillanNicholas & Lenora GnidaPam & John BarberRae & Murray LuftRuth BraggSandra J. Vandenbrink

Notes to the Financial Statements

1. Nature of operationsThe Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (“the Society”) is a not-for-profit organization that was incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in 1922. The Society is a registered charity as defined under paragraph 149(1)(f) of the Income Tax Act, and therefore, is not subject to income tax. The mandate of the Society is to improve the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education, protection and advocacy.

2. Significant accounting policiesThe financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and include the following significant accounting policies:

Fund accountingThe Society follows the restricted fund method of accounting. Activities of the Society are segregated in thefollowing funds:i) The General Operating Fund accounts for the Society’s program delivery and administrative activities.This fund reports unrestricted resources, restricted operating grants, and other internally restricted amounts.ii) The Capital Fund accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses related to the Society’s property and equipment. This fund reports both internally and externally restricted funds.iii) The Restricted Fund accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of the Society’s endowment funds, and its internally and externally restricted funds.

Pledges receivablePledges receivable are not recorded in the Society’s financial statements, as there is no assurance that they will ultimately be collected. Pledges are recorded in the financial statements when they are received.

InventoryGoods for resale are recorded as inventory and are recorded at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined by the average cost method.

Due from (to) other fundsDue from (to) other funds represents amounts owed between certain funds. These inter-fund balances are non-interest bearing and have no fixed terms of repayment.

Financial instruments

Held for tradingThe Society has classified the following financial assets as held for trading: cash, marketable securities, and accounts receivable. Transactions to purchase or sell these items are recorded on the trade date, and transaction costs are immediately recognized in the statement of revenues and expenses. Held for trading financial instruments are initially and subsequently measured at their fair value, without any deduction for transaction costs incurred on sale or other disposal. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized immediately in the statement of revenues and expenses. The fair value of marketable securities is determined by reference to quoted market prices. The fair value of cash and accounts receivable approximates their carrying value due to their short term nature.

2. Significant accounting policies

Financial instruments

Other financial liabilitiesThe Society has classified accounts payable and accrued liabilities as other financial liabilities. These liabilities are initially recognized at their fair value which is approximated by the instrument’s initial cost in a transaction between unrelated parties. Transactions to purchase or sell these items are recorded on the trade date, and transaction costs are immediately recognized in the current year statement of revenues and expenses. Fees incurred on an exchange of financial liabilities or a modification of the terms of financial liabilities that isaccounted for as an extinguishment are included as part of the gain or loss on

extinguishment, while any related other costs incurred are recognized in the current year statement of revenues and expenses. All fees and costs incurred on the exchange or modification of a financial liability not accounted for as an extinguishment are included in the carrying amount of the modified financial liability and amortized over its remaining expected life.Any related other costs incurred are recognized in the current year statement of revenues and expenses. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Under this method, estimated future cash payments are discounted over the liability’s expected life, or other appropriate period, to its net carrying value. Amortized cost is the amount at which the financial liability is measured at initial recognition less principal repayments, and plus or minus the cumulative amortization using the effective interest method of and difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount. The fair value and carrying value of other financial liabilities approximate each other due to the short term maturities of accounts payable and accrued liabilities.Total interest expense calculated using the effective interest rate method, is recognized in the statement of revenues and expenses. Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are recognized in the statement of revenues and expenses upon de-recognition or impairment.

Property and equipmentPurchased capital assets are recorded at cost. Donated capital assets are recorded at fair market value at the date of contribution. Amortization is reported in the Capital Fund and is recorded using the straight-line methodat the following annual rates, intended to recognize the cost of the assets over their expected useful lives. In the year of acquisition, amortization is taken at one half the standard rates:

Buildings and landscaping 5%Equipment and furniture 10% - 20%Automotive equipment 15%

Revenue recognitionRestricted contributions related to general operations are recognized as revenue of the General Operating Fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. All other restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate restricted fund, or if no restricted fund exists, they are recognized in the General Operating Fund using the deferral method of accounting.Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the General Operating Fund in the year received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.Programs and services and fee for service revenue are recognized when the related service is provided.Investment income includes dividends and interest income, and realized and unrealized investment gains and losses, which is recognized as revenue of the General Operating Fund when earned.

2. Significant accounting policies

Donated services and materialsDonated services and materials are recorded in the financial statements at fair market value when fair market value can be reasonably estimated and when these items would have otherwise been purchased. The Society’s programs benefit from substantial services in the form of volunteer time, which is not recorded in the Society’s financial statements, because of the difficulty in determining their fair value.

Foreign exchangeTransaction amounts denominated in foreign currencies are translated into their Canadian dollar equivalents at exchange rates prevailing at the transaction dates. Carrying values of monetary assets and liabilities reflect the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Gains and losses on translation or settlement are included in the determination of net income for the current period.

Income taxesThe Society is registered as a charitable organization under the Income Tax Act (the “Act”) and as such is exempt from income taxes and is able to issue donation receipts for income tax purposes. In order to maintain its status as a registered charity under

Cash Flows


Sandy ArdielTed Van DerknaapTeresa O’ByrneThelma JohnTricia PeloquinVerna & Douglas BowenVirginia Tabraham

W. Heidi HannibalWalter HeuerWanda WilliamsWilliam R. & Kathleen McLavish

the Act, the Society must meet certain requirements within the Act. In the opinion of management, these requirements have been met.Use of estimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accounts receivable are stated after evaluation as to their collectability and an appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts is provided where considered necessary. Provisions are made for slow moving and obsolete inventory. Amortization is based on the estimated useful lives of property and equipment.

3. Going concernThese financial statements have been prepared on the basis of accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which assumes the Society will realize the carrying value of its assets and satisfy its obligations as they become due in the normal course of operations.

4. InventoryThe cost of inventory recognized as an operating expense amounted to $204,511 (2008 - $181,474).

5. Marketable securitiesMarketable securities are recorded at market value. At December 31, 2009 the cost of the investments was $2,551,975 (2008 - $2,426,614).

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6. Property and equipment

CostAccumulatedAmortization

2009Net Book

Value

2008Net Book

Value

Buildings and landscaping 9,090,692 1,665,114 7,425,578 7,824,986Equipment and furniture 1,700,969 1,226,265 474,704 292,202Land 1,550,000 - 1,550,000 1,550,000Automotive equipment 337,095 269,949 67,146 81,594

12,678,756 3,161,328 9,517,428 9,748,782

7. Unrestricted fund balances2009 2008

Balance, beginning of year (2,093) 608,705Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses 1,207,580 (215,896)Transfer from restricted fund 64,681 54,885Transfers from (to) emergency fund 109,950 (30,450)Transfers to Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg fund (1,000,000) (500,000)Transfers (to) from externally restricted fund (72,581) 80,663

Balance, end of year 307,537 (2,093)

8. Restricted for endowment purposes

The amount restricted for endowment purposes is a bequest from Gordon Wright, which has an externallyimposed restriction that the resources be maintained in perpetuity.

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9. Restricted funds

a) Externally restricted funds:

Expenses from the restricted funds are restricted and are required to be used as follows:

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Funds: restricted for use as per gaming licenses

Phoebe and Joan Snyder Education Fund: to promote humane attitudes towards animals through mediaadvertising and the violence prevention program.

2009 2008

Alberta Gaming and Liquor 90,338 17,757Phoebe and Joan Snyder Education Fund 3,734 59,415

94,072 77,172

During the year, $7,900 was transferred from unrestricted funds to externally restricted funds (2008 -$135,548 was transferred from externally restricted funds to unrestricted funds).

b) Internally restricted funds:

These amounts are internally restricted by the Board of Directors to be heldfor the following purposes:

2009 2008

Emergency Fund 1,315,500 1,425,450Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg 1,500,000 500,000Capital Fund 267,905 594,241

3,083,405 2,519,691

In 2009, the Board of Directors transferred $109,950 from the Emergency fund (2008 - $30,450 transferred tothe Emergency Fund). The Emergency Fund is intended to finance the Society for three months of operations.

In March 2008, the Board of Directors approved a motion to internally restrict all funds received and expected tobe received from the Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg for the purpose of achieving the strategic goals of theSociety.

The Capital fund represents amounts internally restricted for acquisition of property and equipment.

10. Fundraising expenses

As required under The Charitable Fundraising Act of Alberta, the Society reports that $210,499 was paid asremuneration to employees primarily responsible for fundraising in the year ended December 31, 2009 (2008 -$209,496).


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9. Restricted funds

a) Externally restricted funds:

Expenses from the restricted funds are restricted and are required to be used as follows:

Alberta Gaming and Liquor Funds: restricted for use as per gaming licenses

Phoebe and Joan Snyder Education Fund: to promote humane attitudes towards animals through mediaadvertising and the violence prevention program.

2009 2008

Alberta Gaming and Liquor 90,338 17,757Phoebe and Joan Snyder Education Fund 3,734 59,415

94,072 77,172

During the year, $7,900 was transferred from unrestricted funds to externally restricted funds (2008 -$135,548 was transferred from externally restricted funds to unrestricted funds).

b) Internally restricted funds:

These amounts are internally restricted by the Board of Directors to be heldfor the following purposes:

2009 2008

Emergency Fund 1,315,500 1,425,450Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg 1,500,000 500,000Capital Fund 267,905 594,241

3,083,405 2,519,691

In 2009, the Board of Directors transferred $109,950 from the Emergency fund (2008 - $30,450 transferred tothe Emergency Fund). The Emergency Fund is intended to finance the Society for three months of operations.

In March 2008, the Board of Directors approved a motion to internally restrict all funds received and expected tobe received from the Estate of Dr. Robert Lundberg for the purpose of achieving the strategic goals of theSociety.

The Capital fund represents amounts internally restricted for acquisition of property and equipment.

10. Fundraising expenses

As required under The Charitable Fundraising Act of Alberta, the Society reports that $210,499 was paid asremuneration to employees primarily responsible for fundraising in the year ended December 31, 2009 (2008 -$209,496).

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11. Financial instruments

The Society, as part of its operations, carries a number of financial instruments. It is management's opinion thatthe Society is not exposed to significant interest rate, currency or credit risks arising from these financialinstruments except as otherwise disclosed.

Foreign Currency Risk

The Society enters into investment transactions denominated in United States currency for which the relatedrevenues, expenses, cash and marketable securities balances are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. As atDecember 31, 2009, foreign denominated cash and marketable securities were as follows:

2009 2008

Cash 11,785 34,858Marketable securities 747,165 451,461

Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuatebecause of changes in foreign exchange rates. In seeking to manage the risks from foreign exchange ratefluctuations, the Society closely follows exchange rates and management monitors investment performancemonthly. A 1% increase in foreign exchange rates would decrease cash by $118 (2008 - $349) and marketablesecurities by $7,472 (2008 - $4,515), resulting in a decrease of revenue over expenses of $7,590 (2008 -$4,864).

12. Capital management

The Society defines capital as fund balances plus deferred revenue. The Society receives the majority of theseoperating and capital funds from donations and fundraising; programs and services; and bequests.

The Society manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, based on the funds available to theSociety, in order to support its ongoing programs and operations.

The Society is not subject to debt covenants or any other capital requirements with respect to operating funding.Funding received for designated purposes must be used for the purposes outlined by the funding party. As atDecember 31, 2009, the Society has complied with the external restrictions on any external funding provided.

Calgary Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals4455 - 110 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2C 2T7

Main: 403-205-4455 • Fax: 403-723-6050

The Story ofThere are 8,500 stories at the Calgary Humane Society every year....

Lucy, a four-year old Border Collie, won Animal of the Year in 2009 for her courage and willingness to adapt. Lucy was found starving, heavily pregnant and alone under an overpass on the side of a highway. A few weeks after giving birth to three puppies, Lucy was asked to adopt 3 more foster pups into her litter. Lucywelcomed the pups in with open paws, and before long all of the puppies were feeding and playingtogether as if they started out that way.

All of Lucy’s biological and adopted pups found wonderful fur-ever homes and Lucy was adopted by the loving foster home who cared for her and her fur-family.

Lucy

2009 CHS Annual Report

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