Clearly
illustrating what collaboration is all about, individuals from eight different
organizations shared the 2015 Urban Animal Collaborators Summit Award.
This year’s recipient, AASAP, is
a network of agencies that includes emergency services, the veterinary community,
social services, and animal shelters. These different groups work together to
create options that allow victims of domestic violence to leave their situation
and know their pet is safe and cared for. The need for the Pet Safekeeping
Program exists in every community, and AASAP is working diligently to grow the
network of partner agencies and expand the program across Alberta.
The Urban Animal Collaborators Summit recognizes the efforts of two
or more organizations (service providers) that work collaboratively to create a
healthier environment for urban animals.
Back row, from left:
Jocelyn Forseille DVM, Alberta Veterinary Medical
Association; Deanna Lewis, WIN House; Amy Corpe, Red Deer & District SPCA;
Patricia Mamak, Alberta SPCA; Kim Taylor, Alberta Human Services; Lesley
Conley, Centre for Public Legal Education of Alberta; Karen Melnyk RVT, City of
Edmonton Animal Care & Control.
Front row, from left:
Ken Keeler DVM, retired veterinarian; Tim Battle,
Alberta SPCA; Jeff Wilks, A Safe Place Women’s Shelter.
Urban Animal is grateful to Pets Plus Us for sponsoring the 2015 Summit Awards.
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