WELFARE - Animal Welfare Heroes Recognized at National Conference

At the 2017 Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) National Animal Welfare Conference, they celebrated Canada’s 150 birthday and the 60th anniversary of CFHS.

The CFHS 60th Anniversary Awards Gala at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa honoured the animal heroes that dedicate their lives to creating a more humane Canada.

Dr. David Suzuki was the keynote speaker and presented with the Frederic McGrand Lifetime Leadership in Animal Welfare Award for his decades of work for animals and the environment.

Individuals and organizations from across Canada were presented with CFHS Animal Welfare Leadership and Innovation Awards for their work in public engagement, corporate social responsibility, farm animal welfare, humane legislation and cooperation in emergency response.

The Fort McMurray wildfires resulted in a number of organizations coming together to help animals in crisis and as a result the following organizations were presented with the award for cooperation in emergency response:

Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society

Alberta Spay/Neuter Task Force

Alberta SPCA

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association

Calgary Humane Society

Central Alberta Humane Society (formerly Red Deer & District SPCA)

Edmonton Humane Society

Fort McMurray SPCA

Meika's Birdhouse

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Other winners of the 2017 CFHS Animal Welfare Leadership and Innovation Awards were:

Public Engagement:

Edmonton Humane Society

Corporate Social Responsibility:

PetSmart Canada

PetSmart Charities of Canada

Farm Animal Welfare:

Geoff Urton (BC SPCA)

Dr. Ian Duncan (University of Guelph)

Humane Legislation:

Honourable Wilfred P. Moore, Q.C.

Celebrate Animals in Movies and TV

It’s the day before the movie industry’s most celebrated awards, the Oscars, so why not celebrate the PAWSCARS ^TM and recognize movie animals – who often steal the show?

Every year the American Humane Association (AHA) honours the top animals in film and television. “Animal stars are some of America’s most treasured institutions, and our PAWSCARS Awards pay tribute to the best furry, winged and scaled acting performers from not only the past year, but all time,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, American Humane Association’s president and CEO.

“The Hunger Games” series took home the award for Best Repurring Cat Performance. With a starring role in all four films, Buttercup gives Jennifer Lawrence a run for her money as the greatest survivor in the movies.

Best Family Dog went to “Love the Coopers” with Rags, a loveable St. Bernard.

“The Hateful Eight” received the award for Most Moving Performance for the team of powerful stallions pulling a stagecoach through snow covered valleys and mountains.

PAWSCARS were also awarded in the categories of:

Best Hitchcockian Hound – Bolt in “The Gift”

Best Rodeo Romance – “The Longest Ride”

Best Bribe – “Daddy’s Home” a pony named Mary

Best Ensemble Performance – horses, mice, geese, chickens and lizards in “Cinderella”

Best Hero Dog – “Max”

This year, the AHA also asked Americans to vote for their favourite animal movies of all time.

“Turner and Hooch,” a comedy classic from 1989, won the PAWSCAR for Favourite Animal Buddy Movie of All Time.

Favourite Animal Drama of All Time was 2003’s “Seabiscuit.”

Taking home the award for Favourite Animal Family Movie of All Time was the timeless classic “Old Yeller.”

Read the full release or watch the full PAWSCARS presentation.

2015 Summit Award Finalists ANNOUNCED!

The Industry has spoken, here are the top two finalists for the 2015 Summit Awards:

Breeder of the Year

Dawne Deeley - Tsarshadow Karelian Bear Dogs

Sharon Stegall - Dracoonfly Cattery

Collaborators

Alberta Alliance for the Safety of Animals and People / Pet Safekeeping Program - Multiple Collaborators

OSPCA and City of Markham Cat Adoption and Education Centre - Tanya Firmage and Christopher Alexander

Community  

The Corporation for the District of North Vancouver - Frank Rawlings

Four Feet Companion Foundation - Daniela Montgomery

Distinguished Service Provider

Run Free Canine Centre - Karl Braun

K9H20 - Kendall Demenech

Homing Provider 

Litters n Critters Rescue - Shelley Cunningham

Angel's Animal Rescue Society - Judanna Dawn

Individual Achievement

Dr. Karen Becker - Natural Pet / Mercola

Judanna Dawn - Angel's Animal Rescue

Pet Owner of the Year

Brad Tanner

Mirella Montgomery

Retailer of the Year

Homes Alive Pet Centre - Evan Ropp

Bosley's (New West Minister) - Karima Jivraj

Sheltering Provider

France Dubois - S.P.C.A. de l'Outaouais

Mackenzie Blackburn - Parkland County Animal Shelter

Health & Wellness 

The City of Edmonton - Animal Care and Control Centre

Dr. J. Potter and Dr. S. Ruack - West Boulevard Veterinary Clinic

The top two nominees in each category are awarded a Scholarship worth up to $2,700 to attend the 2015 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies, October 14-17.  Scholarships include a Full Delegate Package and up to $550 towards travel costs. 

Award WINNERS will be announced at the 2015 Summit Awards Gala Friday, October 16. This event is open to the public, for information on how you can attend, please contact Shannon Woodard. 

If you know an individual or organization deserving of this prestigious recognition, NOMINATE THEM NOW for a 2016 Summit Award!!! 

A limited number of Delegate seats are still available for Summit 2015. 

REGISTER NOW! 

Nominations OPEN for 2015 Summit Awards

The nomination process for the 2015 Summit Awards is under way. The 2015 Awards will be presented at the Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in October.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 31 at midnight

A significant Urban Animal mission is to recognize those who achieve excellence. Summit Awards deliver recognition each year using an academy style system of nominations followed by an open polling process.

Nominations for the 2015 Summits have been arriving on a daily basis. Polling to determine the 2015 finalists will take place in September. 

The Summit Awards recognize peers in the following categories:

    •Breeder Summit

    •Collaborators Summit

    •Communicator Summit

    •Community Summit

    •Distinguished Service Provider Summit

    •Homing Summit

    •Individual Achievement Summit

    •Lifetime Achievement Summit

    •Retailer Summit

    •Shelter Summit

    •Wellness Summit

    •Pet Owner Summit 

NOMINATE NOW!  

The 2014 Summit Awards involved 37 nominees in 12 categories with almost 5,000 ballots cast. You are invited to nominate those who should be recognized in your community!

Pet Industry Women of the Year Award Finalists Announced

The Women in the Pet Industry Network (WIPIN) has announced the finalists in its annual Pet Industry Woman of the Year Award contest. 

Five finalists were named in five categories: Solopreneur, Entrepreneur, Corporation, Advocate and Rising Star. One overall Pet Industry Woman of the Year will be chosen from the 25 finalists. A panel of four independent judges reviewed and scored nominations for over 50 applicants in the five categories. 

SEE THE FINALISTS!

The winner in each category and the Woman of the Year will be announced August 16 during the evening ceremony held in conjunction with the Women in the Pet Industry Conference August 14-16, in Portland, OR. 

Mars listed on World's Best Multinational Workplaces for 2011

World-leading food company Mars, Incorporated praised for its global Associate engagement program

Mars, Incorporated has been ranked 19th in the inaugural World's Best Multinational Workplaces list, the world's first global workplace excellence ranking by Great Place to Work(R). The list, announced today at a ceremony and gala dinner at the New York Stock Exchange, honored the top 25 global companies to work for in the world.  The World's Best Multinational Workplaces list is based upon all the Best Workplaces Lists published between September 2010 and August 2011 and is featured on Fortune.com. 

Mars, Incorporated is the owner of  brands such as PEDIGREE(R), ROYAL CANIN(R), WHISKAS(R), KITEKAT(R), BANFIELD(R) Pet Hospital and NUTRO(R.  Mars, alongside other qualifying companies, was required to feature on at least five national Great Place to Work lists, have at least 5,000 Associates and have at least 40 percent of their workforce located outside the country in which their company is headquartered. Twelve of Mars, Incorporated's operations are featured on the list including Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland.

  

"As a global business, we are united by our Principles-based culture," commented Paul S. Michaels, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mars, Incorporated. "Although we operate in 71 countries, speak different languages, and have diverse perspectives and opinions, our culture remains consistent and provides our 65,000 Associates with the opportunity to make their work mean more every day."

  

"To receive this recognition from Great Place to Work and to be featured in the inaugural World's Best Multinational Workplaces list is testament to every Mars Associate who is passionate about their work and takes pride in putting the Five Principles of Mars into action every day," adds Michaels.

The Mars Five Principles of Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom are the foundation of its culture and approach to business. They unite Mars across generations, geographies, languages and cultures.  First expressed by Forrest E. Mars, Sr. in the 1930s as his business model based on delivering a "mutuality of benefits" for all stakeholders, and later articulated as the Five Principles by the next generation of the Mars family, these philosophies guide Mars Associates' relationships with consumers, customers, business partners, communities and one another.

Click here to learn more about Mars as a workplace   

SOURCE  Mars, Incorporated