The Animal Welfare Committee advises Council on projects to improve the welfare of animals in the City of Lethbridge. This includes the management and mitigation of Feral Cat Colonies within the city limits and the spay/neuter program of the No-Kill Animal Association (NOKA).

The Animal Welfare Committee reports to the Community Safety Standing Policy Committee. Below are our programs and how to apply for funding:

• Funding to manage Feral Cat Colonies
  
  • Please review the Care and Maintenance Guidelines of Feral Cat Colonies prior to applying for funding.
• Grant Funding for non-veterinary assistance for Animal Rescue Organizations

Information on the spay and neuter program by the No-Kill Animal Association is available by calling or texting 403-327-6652(NOKA) or by email lethbridge.noka@gmail.com. 

Meetings

The Animal Welfare Committee meets on the third Thursday of the month in person with an option for participants to attend virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Attend a meeting

All meetings are open to the public. If you would like more information about an upcoming meeting, contact committee@lethbridge.ca or 311.

The Committee may invite external experts to present information on a specific topic. 

Committee members

Terms of reference

Review the Animal Welfare Committee Terms of Reference for more information about the responsibilities and duties of the committee as well as the:

• Statement
• Composition and appointments
• Reporting and evaluation structure

Previous Years Agendas and Minutes

• 2022 Agendas
• 2022 Minutes