Fredericton SPCA reports financial rebound – New Brunswick [Video]

The Fredericton SPCA is no longer at immediate risk of closing.

The shelter’s executive director, Annette James, said after community support, internal cost-reducing and a dog convention called a Pet Pawlooza, the animal shelter is in a better financial situation.

“We’re not out of the woods yet. We’re not out of the fire at all, but it doesn’t feel quite as hot and quite as intense,” she said.

In November 2023 the shelter said it was about $320,000 in debt for that year and without support would likely close its doors in months. As of Monday, the animal shelter has raised $160,000 of its $250,000 short-term fundraising goal. That gave staff time to look into raising money through funds, foundations and contracts.

James said they’re also looking into efficiency programs with New Brunswick Power.

“The whole goal is really for us to keep our doors open, but also develop the right …