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Thank you for expressing your commitment to a national animal welfare agenda through your interest in membership with the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS)!
I’m certain you are aware that CFHS is Canada’s only national animal welfare organization speaking at a national level on behalf of Humane Societies and SPCAs throughout Canada. Did you know that we also strive to support our member societies in the day-to-day activities of caring for homeless, abused and neglected animals in their communities?
We know that operating a shelter is a demanding community challenge. We do our best to make that responsibility more manageable by improving the environment in which you operate. At the national level, we work on your behalf to address issues that are national in importance but relevant and crucial to you and your supporters at the local level.
As a national voice on animal welfare issues CFHS…
- represents the views of our members before the federal government in support of legislative changes to better protect animals
- builds and maintains relationships with key national media to ensure balanced, accurate and positive perspectives on animal welfare issues are reported
- participates in the National Companion Animal Coalition on behalf of shelters. The Coalition, comprised of the CFHS, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, the Canadian Kennel Club and the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC-Canada) works on key companion animal issues such as microchips, municipal bylaws, and public education.
- works to safeguard and protect animals in research facilities through participation in the Canadian Council on Animal Care programs
- works with government departments, industry and others to effect changes in livestock animal welfare including husbandry, transport and slaughter
As a national humane education organization, CFHS…
- organises national awareness campaigns focused on specific animal welfare issues important to our members
- provides valuable fact-sheets and publications on key animal welfare themes
- provides humane education curriculum materials
As the Federation facilitator, CFHS…
- provides an exclusive members-only online forum for the exchange of information, resources, tools and expertise among our valued members and an on-line funding and information research service
- based on member-driven needs, identifies discounted group purchasing opportunities on a variety of goods and services
The CFHS was formed in 1957 as the first and only national voice of Humane Societies/SPCAs across Canada and remains so to this day. The Federation serves as a forum through which member societies can meet to discuss issues of national importance. Together, we advocate for the universal humane treatment, care and protection of all animals. As the national office, we have two main focuses:
- to represent our community-based and provincial/territorial member societies on animal welfare issues of national importance; and,
- to support the vital work of our valued member societies in your province, territory and community.
Working together under the CFHS banner, Humane Societies and SPCAs are an effective force for protecting animals and providing humane education throughout Canada. The CFHS is committed to providing relevant support, information and services to its members.
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
102-30 Concourse Gate
Ottawa,
Ontario(ON),
Canada
K2E 7V7
(613) 224-8072
1-888-678-CFHS
(613) 723-0252
info@cfhs.ca
www.cfhs.ca
