Animal Welfare Committee
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.
Meeting Schedule | Agendas | Minutes |
January 19, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
February 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
March 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
April 20, 2023 | Agenda | |
May 18, 2023 | Agenda | |
June 15, 2023 | ||
September 21, 2023 | ||
October 19, 2023 | ||
November 16, 2023 | ||
December 21, 2023 |
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
Name | Role | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
Tammie Belanger, Chair |
Windy City Canine Rescue | March 2022 | December 31, 2023 |
Shelbi Gibson, Vice-Chair |
Public Member | January 2021 | December 31, 2023 |
Barb Grodzicky |
Lethbridge & District Humane Society | January 2020 | December 31, 2023 |
Verna Masuda |
No-Kill Animal Association (NOKA) | January 2023 | December 31, 2025 |
Cenz Rossi |
Public Member | March 2022 | December 31, 2024 |
Deborah Bowden |
Public Member | January 2020 | December 31, 2024 |
Vacant | Public Member | ||
Vacant | Public Member |
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
Contact Us
City Hall
910 4 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6
Phone: 311
or 403-320-3111 (if outside of Lethbridge)