Our Mission
It is the mission of the Gander and Area SPCA to advocate on the behalf of those who can't defend themselves. By providing education on responsible pet ownership, preventing cruelty, and sheltering those animals in need. We believe, all animal life has value and devote ourselves to providing a leadership role in the humane treatment of animals.
As an organization we have adopted and believe wholeheartedly in the Five Freedoms;
As an organization we have adopted and believe wholeheartedly in the Five Freedoms;
- Freedom from hunger and thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
- Freedom from discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
- Freedom from pain, injury or disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
- Freedom to express (most) normal behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
- Freedom from fear and distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
April 21, 2018
POSITION STATEMENT: ACQUISITION OF COMPANION ANIMALS
The Gander & Area SPCA's governing board of directors encourages acquiring companion animals and exotic pets through a responsible means and discourages the selling of pets that are primarily driven by profit. Therefore, we can not condone or support pet stores who sell companion animals and exotic pets or backyard breeders. We do however support adoption from respectable rescue groups, pet stores who foster pets for rescue organizations, reputable registered breeders, and other sources of pets in need of re-homing.
Furthermore, the Gander & Area SPCA is firmly against the breeding, transport, confinement, and sale of companion animals and exotic pets in situations where the welfare of the pet in all probability will be put in jeopardy. Every pet be it dog, cat, bird, reptile, etc. shall be provided with the Five Freedoms.
The Five Freedoms developed in 1965 by The Brambell Committee, has been internationally recognized by animal organizations around the world. It is our belief that every animal should have:
Breeding companion animals and exotic pets where the main intention is to make a profit are often found to endure poor welfare conditions. We are advocates for the adoption of homeless, rescued, abused, neglected or unwanted pets through reputable rescue organizations; if adoption is not an option we encourage acquiring a pet directly from the place they were born. This will not only lessen the stress on the pet, it will also allow you to witness first hand the condition of the parents and their environment, ie: adequate living space, socialization, cleanliness, etc.
The Gander & Area SPCA considers animal welfare both an individual and a community responsibility, therefore we are committed to working with individuals and communities in our region to promote greater responsibility and compassion for all animals and pets. If you are concerned an animal or pet you have seen may be in distress, call the Gander & Area SPCA (709) 651-3002 and your local law enforcement detachment.
Furthermore, the Gander & Area SPCA is firmly against the breeding, transport, confinement, and sale of companion animals and exotic pets in situations where the welfare of the pet in all probability will be put in jeopardy. Every pet be it dog, cat, bird, reptile, etc. shall be provided with the Five Freedoms.
The Five Freedoms developed in 1965 by The Brambell Committee, has been internationally recognized by animal organizations around the world. It is our belief that every animal should have:
- Freedom from hunger and thirst - by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
- Freedom from discomfort - by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
- Freedom from pain, injury or disease - by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.
- Freedom to express (most) normal behaviour - by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind.
- Freedom from fear and distress - by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
Breeding companion animals and exotic pets where the main intention is to make a profit are often found to endure poor welfare conditions. We are advocates for the adoption of homeless, rescued, abused, neglected or unwanted pets through reputable rescue organizations; if adoption is not an option we encourage acquiring a pet directly from the place they were born. This will not only lessen the stress on the pet, it will also allow you to witness first hand the condition of the parents and their environment, ie: adequate living space, socialization, cleanliness, etc.
The Gander & Area SPCA considers animal welfare both an individual and a community responsibility, therefore we are committed to working with individuals and communities in our region to promote greater responsibility and compassion for all animals and pets. If you are concerned an animal or pet you have seen may be in distress, call the Gander & Area SPCA (709) 651-3002 and your local law enforcement detachment.
Did you know you can become a member of our shelter? Find out how to become a member here!
2017 Annual Report coming soon!
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We are a proud member of SPCA Newfoundland & Labrador.
