caacQ (Companion Animal Adoption Centres of Québec) a not for profit organization whose mission is to reduced the number of companion pets killed in Québec. We have experienced a surge in the number of abandoned dogs; this is an alarming situation.
“The number of dogs being dumped at shelter and pounds in Québec are shocking. We are speculating that perhaps it’s the rise in the unemployment rate resulting in tough financial times for Québec families that’s driving up the numbers.” stated Johanne Tassé, President and Founder for the caacQ.
As a result, there is increasing demand on local Quebec shelters.
Tassé adds “We are under great pressure to transfer more dogs outside of Québec as local shelters are entirely full with more dogs arriving daily.
Monday the 21st 30 dogs will be arriving at TAS South, via Le French Connection Program however the caacQ cannot absorb any additional costs at this time and must secure additional funds so that we can provide a safe haven for homeless Quebec dogs in the near future.”
The costs incurred by Le French Connection program are basic but costly, these include vehicle rentals, insurance, gasoline and lodging for the volunteers. The caacQ’s Ontario-based lodging sponsor has recently backed out and can no longer support the program making financial assistance at this time dire.
“Le French Connection” Program
Launched in May of 2008 the caacQ has successfully rescued and exported 436 dogs which were taken in by TAS South to be matched up with appropriate families. “Les Frenchies” as they are known are driven with pride down the 401, the highway of hope for many, by groups of volunteers who support the caacQ.
Donations can be made directly online through the caacQ website or by mail.
Web Address
www.caacq.ca
Mailing Address
caacQ
50 Boul. St Charles #26760
Beaconsfield, QC
H9W 6G7
About caacQ (Companion Animal Adoption Centres of Québec)
The Companion Animal Adoption Centres of Québec (caacQ) is an alliance of animal welfare organizations whose members have joined together in order to reduce the numbers of euthanized companion animals in the Province of Québec. For additional information please visit www.caacq.ca
The Adoption Option
Destination;
Arrival time; 2:00pm approx
140 Princes Blvd, CNE
Contact ; James Mc Lean
416-338-6668
Hamilton SPCA
Pick up of the dogs at TAS south; 2:00pm
Contact; Glorina White
905-574-7722 ex. 324
Pick up of the dogs at TAS south; 2;00pm
Contact
Donation and lodging
Companion Animal Adoption Centres of Quebec [caacQ]
Contact
Johanne Tassé
514- 232-6282
info@caacq.ca
