We're not cat people or dog people...
We're CAPS People!
The Companion Animal Protection Society of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia is a diverse group, but the one thing we all have in common is our love and appreciation for the animals that touch our lives. CAPS is run entirely through the efforts of volunteers, and we'd love to have you join us. The more the merrier!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have regarding this site and our operations. We hope you enjoy your time here, learning about what we're doing to improve the prospects of Annapolis County's homeless animals!
Don't forget to check out our volunteer program to find out how you can share your talents with CAPS.
Mission Statement
The Companion Animal Protection Society of Annapolis County was formed in December 2004.
An all-volunteer group, its goal is to improve and supplement the work of the County of Annapolis and the towns of Annapolis Royal, Bridgetown and Middleton in the humane treatment of abandoned companion animals.
CAPS bylaws (revised September 2006)
Our Process
When animals are picked up by Annapolis County Animal Control, they are first taken to the county pound. Pets are held for 3 days, so that owners have an opportunity to claim lost animals. After 3-5 days the unclaimed/unadopted animals are released to CAPS care, as space in our foster homes permit.
Animals released into the care of CAPS are immediately taken to the vet for a complete check-up and vaccination. After a 10-14 day quarantine period in their foster home, the animal is spayed or neutered and ready for adoption.
With the introduction of this fostering/adoption program, which sees the pound routinely emptied, CAPS helps save the lives of animals that would otherwise have been euthanised.
All our animals are health checked, vaccinated and spayed/neutered before being placed into loving homes. The minimum donation is $80 and $100 for adult cat and kitten adoptions, respectively, and $125 for dog adoptions. These donations allow us to care for the many other pets that come into our care on a regular basis.
Kitten Overflow!
We're bursting at the seams with kittens and desperately need new foster homes and, ultimately, adopters. Get in touch with us to see how you can help.
CAPS in Pictures
We've launched a new area of the website! Couldn't attend Mrs. Felicity's recent baby shower? No worries, you can catch up on the days activities in pictures.
We need your votes
Vote for CAPS and we could win $20,000 to help our animals in care!
The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $20,000 grant, and they will be awarding many other grants to rescue groups with the most votes – a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations.
Think how many animals we could help for $20,000!
Help us win! All you have to do is click on the image above, and then vote in The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. You can vote once a day, every day, from April 13 through July 26,2009. Every time you vote, or tell a friend to vote, you are making a huge difference for us.
Extra! Extra!
The Winter 2009 edition of The Furry Gazette has been published. Pick up a copy at select locations throughout Annapolis County or download the electronic version right now!