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Nova Scotia (January 31, 2012) –– The Nova Scotia SPCA is delighted to announce the appointment of a new interim board of directors to support and represent Cape Breton for the Nova Scotia SPCA. The board was appointed by motion of the Provincial Board of Directors on the evening of Monday, January 30, 2012. The new board will serve in an advisory capacity until the final legal application process is complete.

"Cape Breton should indeed be proud of this new board. Each candidate demonstrated a wealth of professional skills and expertise along with a passion for the cause and a love of animals," said Executive Director of the Nova Scotia SPCA, Kristin Williams. Williams added "each member is uniquely talented and qualified for the immense task ahead and positive and optimistic about what is possible."

The new board includes Lori MacMullin (President), Dr. Dan Yakimchuk (Vice President), Carmen Dunn (Treasurer), Kerri Manuel, Brian MacDougall and Barbara Tryon. Nearly 20 candidates were interviewed for board positions and six were appointed. The current board reserves the right to appoint additional members, for a total of 12 members. All candidates indicated their desire to volunteer in addition to being considered for the board.

"This is a very exciting time for our shelter with many opportunities that will allow us to facilitate positive change that will impact animal care, public relations, employee relations, fundraising activities, and so much more," said new President, Lori MacMullin.

The new board has been appointed on the heels of a preliminary report published by the Society indicating their current findings and short term plans for the next 4 to 6 weeks. For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.spcans.ca/cape-breton-news.html.

The public is encouraged to continue to offer their support, either through adoption, volunteerism, monetary donations, or donations in kind or of services. To learn more about, please visit the Cape Breton Branch at www.spcans.ca.

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ABOUT THE NOVA SCOTIA SPCA

The Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (Nova Scotia SPCA): Protecting animals from cruelty since 1877, the Nova Scotia SPCA is a registered charity, comprised of a network of Branches, which rely primarily on volunteers and donations to fund animal protection; care and rehabilitation; advocacy; and humane education. The Act to Protect Animals and Aid Animals in Distress mandates the Society to enforce animal cruelty laws, making the Nova Scotia SPCA unique among animal welfare organizations in the province. To learn more, visit www.spcans.ca.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Nova Scotia SPCA is to prevent abuse, neglect and cruelty to animals, and provide for province-wide leadership on matters that promote and improve the welfare of all animals through animal protection; care and rehabilitation; humane education; advocacy and engagement and collaboration with stakeholders.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the Nova Scotia SPCA is that Nova Scotia be a No Kill province and a safe place for all animals with zero tolerance for animal cruelty.

For updates as the situation progresses, please check the Cape Breton Branch website found here.

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Nova Scotia (November 16, 2011) –– The Nova Scotia SPCA’s Provincial Board of Directors met on November 14, 2011 to review concerns and deficiencies in animal care, communication and engagement and adherence to policy and governance regarding the Cape Breton Branch. A motion was passed to dissolve the current Cape Breton Board of Directors for failing to engage and address outlined concerns and to take performance action necessary to bring the operations of the Branch up to required standards. All Branches are under the direct control of the Provincial Society.

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Nova Scotia (November 8, 2011)–– The Honourable Minister of Agriculture Mr. John MacDonell presented amendments to the Animal Protection Act today in the Legislature. The majority of changes were technical clarifications intending to improve the functioning of the Act, though there were some amendments introduced that seek to create parity with respect to authority to investigate farm animals and companion animals which the Department of Agriculture and the Nova Scotia SPCA handle respectively.

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Nova Scotia (November 8, 2011) –– The Department of Agriculture has advised the Nova Scotia SPCA that a number of proposed amendments provided by the Society to the Department have been incorporated into a new Bill that will be presented to the Legislature today at 1 pm.

November 3, 2011

The dates and times have now been announced for the 2011 Santa Pix!

Invite a friend to join you with your pets for a photo with Santa. Sitting fee, which includes one print and a frame is $15, digital prints can be purchased for $10. Pictures will be available for pick up at the store 7 days after the event. (The only exception is Chapters, the photos taken there will be available at the Provincial Animal Shelter in Burnside)