Amanda Williams, president of the board of Border Paws Animal Shelter, thanked the Rotary Club of Lloydminster on Monday for a previous $3,000 donation for temporary kennels. Geoff Lee Meridian Source
Cats, dogs and other critters are wagging their tails this week with the arrival of the first shipment of new kennels at Border Paws Animal Shelter.
The delivery also put a smile on the face of shelter society board president and volunteer Amanda Williams who provided the Rotary Club of Lloydminster with an update as a guest speaker at Monday’s lunch meeting.
Williams was introduced by Border Paws vice president and Rotarian Glenda Elkow and took the opportunity to thank Rotary for a $3,000 donation in 2023 for temporary kennels.
“Your generosity has not only changed the lives of countless animals but it’s also woven a tapestry of compassion and care within our community,” said Williams.
She reports they moved into their new location at 5206 63 Ave. last April and says the transition into the new building couldn’t be any better for customers and animals.
“It’s been great, a lot of extra space, much brighter and the animals are always happier,” said Williams.
“Of course, with a move, there’s always obstacles and challenges to overcome but it’s been good.”
She says they average about 100 cats and 30 dogs at any given time, ready for adoption or foster homes.
“We’re always looking for fosters and volunteers,” said Williams who looks after some animals herself
“I love giving back to the community and I love animals. I’m always fostering.”
Williams says the mission of Border Paws is to spay and neuter to keep a lid on the population of animals roaming the city.
“That’s what we focus on. We utilize the vet clinics in town for these services,” explained Williams.
She also says spaying and neutering costs about $100,000 a year from the organization’s $600,000 budget with an average cost of about $363 to neuter a cat and roughly double that for a dog.
Border Paws raised $47,875 at its annual Jail and Bail funder on Dec. 8, breaking the previous record of roughly $41,182 from 2022.
“We are always looking for new fundraisers. At this time we are looking at our 2024 fundraising schedule,” said Williams.
