ABOUT THE SOCIETY
In 2002, Nanton resident Edna Yonda willed the Town of Nanton funds to address the stray & feral cat problem in the area. A group of concerned citizens, including local veterinarians came together to assist with implementing a plan of action for the funds.
This group became incorporated in July of 2003 as the Nanton & District Animal Protection Society, and have continued to provide services to both the residents and the needy animals in our community and surrounding areas.
The society funds its efforts through government Casino's every three years and by accepting donations from our generous supporters. Our facility is operated by a group of 20+ dedicated youth and adult volunteers who share all the responsibilities of day to day operations. NAPS does not have any paid staff, preferring to dedicate funds to the cause.
The societies primary goal is to reduce the stray, feral and homeless animal population in Nanton with our TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) Program. We allocate a large portion of funds annually to trap, sterilize and re release feral felines, or place them through our Barn Cat Program. These programs, along with various public engagement opportunities help us to spread the word of responsible pet ownership within our community and surrounding areas.
This group became incorporated in July of 2003 as the Nanton & District Animal Protection Society, and have continued to provide services to both the residents and the needy animals in our community and surrounding areas.
The society funds its efforts through government Casino's every three years and by accepting donations from our generous supporters. Our facility is operated by a group of 20+ dedicated youth and adult volunteers who share all the responsibilities of day to day operations. NAPS does not have any paid staff, preferring to dedicate funds to the cause.
The societies primary goal is to reduce the stray, feral and homeless animal population in Nanton with our TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) Program. We allocate a large portion of funds annually to trap, sterilize and re release feral felines, or place them through our Barn Cat Program. These programs, along with various public engagement opportunities help us to spread the word of responsible pet ownership within our community and surrounding areas.
Mission Statement
- To provide food, shelter, and medical services to the lost and abandoned animals in Nanton and the surrounding area.
- To place lost and abandoned animals in lifetime homes.
- To help reduce the population of unwanted and unsterilized animals in our town.
- To inform the general public of the responsibilities of pet ownership through public awareness and educational programs
Registered Charitable Organization 87413 5700 RR0001
Our shelter resident
This is Topaz | Age: 11 years
Longest shelter resident! She has become our shelter's mascot as finding a perfect place her was too stressful on her. She is coping very well to shelter life and enjoys her time spent with the shelter residents.
Topaz is a confident female tortoise shell. She was trapped in 2014, under a shed in Nanton with a large litter of kittens. All of her kittens have been adopted to forever homes, and Topaz is still with us after all these years. She is a great player, loves boxes, and sleeps under blankets and pillows, often hiding so well volunteers can't locate her! She was temporarily placed in a home, but was eventually returned as she could not adjust to having two large breed dogs and a another dominant female cat as house mates. She isn't very snuggly or outgoing, which is why she has been hard to place in a home all these years, but does like to be pet on occasion when it is her idea and after she warms up to you. We love Topaz and continue to give her tons of play time and a super comfy bed to sleep in whenever she so desires!
Longest shelter resident! She has become our shelter's mascot as finding a perfect place her was too stressful on her. She is coping very well to shelter life and enjoys her time spent with the shelter residents.
Topaz is a confident female tortoise shell. She was trapped in 2014, under a shed in Nanton with a large litter of kittens. All of her kittens have been adopted to forever homes, and Topaz is still with us after all these years. She is a great player, loves boxes, and sleeps under blankets and pillows, often hiding so well volunteers can't locate her! She was temporarily placed in a home, but was eventually returned as she could not adjust to having two large breed dogs and a another dominant female cat as house mates. She isn't very snuggly or outgoing, which is why she has been hard to place in a home all these years, but does like to be pet on occasion when it is her idea and after she warms up to you. We love Topaz and continue to give her tons of play time and a super comfy bed to sleep in whenever she so desires!