Nanton Animal Protection Society

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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.

Our mission

  1. To provide food, shelter, and medical services to the lost and abandoned animals in Nanton and the surrounding area.
  2. To place lost and abandoned animals in lifetime homes.
  3. To help reduce the population of unwanted and unsterilized animals in our town.
  4. To inform the general public of the responsibilities of pet ownership through public awareness and educational programs
Help us achieve our mission

our sponsors

As a registered non-profit, charitable organization - NAPS relies heavily on the support of the general public & area businesses in order to perform our services to the benefit of Southern Alberta. As such, we are always seeking new relationships with potential corporate sponsors. 

Volunteers spend countless hours applying for grants, giving presentations to councils & boards and writing letters to organizations requesting funding.

We are proud to work with the following corporate sponsors who supply grants, donations, and other support:
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Calgary Pet Wellness Spay/Neuter Clinic
Nanton Pilot Flying J
The Hive
Great Canadian Giving Challenge
Nanton Literacy and Learning Society
MD of Willow Creek
Faye Knudson
Glen Halberr
Skylar Jones
Kirk and Adele Greasley
Kelvin Campbell
Patrick Slavin
Wayne Laurie
Jennifer Vovakowshi
Helga Lemprier
Inex Irwin
Michelle Credica

Nanton animal protection society BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT - Dirk Degraaf
TREASURER - Carrie Gataiant
SECRETARY - Loralie Freeman
SHELTER MANAGER - Angie Taylor
TRAPPING MANAGER - Vacant
SHELTER SUPPLY MANAGER - Carrie Gataiant

DIRECTOR & HEALTH SUPERVISOR - Vacant
VETERINARY REPRESENTATIVE - Dirk Degraff
VETERINARY HEALTH CO-ORDINATOR - Shannon Wesley
DIRECTOR - Kaaren Brooks
DIRECTOR - Elisabeth Clarke
DIRECTOR - Lori Stuart
DIRECTOR - Alysson Torres-Gillett
​DIRECTOR - Kelly Turner
​DIRECTOR - Erin Shields

contact us

EMAIL
info@nantonanimalprotection.ca
PHONE
403-336-8655
ADDRESS
2405 19 Ave, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Facility
    • FAQ
    • Town Ferals
    • Volunteer
    • Foster for NAPS
  • Donate
    • Our Wish List
    • Pet Food Bank
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Cats
    • Adoptable Dogs
    • Adoptable Exotics
    • Barn Cat Program
    • Success Stories
    • Pet Care >
      • Pet Treat Recipes
      • Pet Clothes Patterns
      • Pet Health >
        • Food Not to Feed Your Pet
        • Birds as Pets
        • Boarding Your Pet
        • Moving with Pets
        • Traveling with Pets
  • Events
  • Lost Pets
    • Strays In Holding
    • Report a Stray
  • Contact Us
    • Report Animal Abuse
    • Surrendering an Animal