ABOUT
US
MISSION
& VISION.
Mission Statement
We are a network of animal shelter professionals committed to educating, networking and sharing resources to advance the animal care, control and welfare professions.
Vision Statement
We envision a unified network of respected animal care, control and welfare professionals who achieve the highest quality of life for the animals and citizens in the communities they serve.
Forty years of improving animal welfare.
ASPO
OBJECTIVES
Founded in 1981 as the Association for Animal Shelter Administrators of Ontario, a group of animal welfare professionals came together with the goal of advancing high standards and professionalism in their industry.
Over the last 40 years, the association has acted as the voice for animal care, control and welfare professionals across the province. Our members consist of shelter administrators, supervisors, registered veterinary technicians, frontline staff, as well as associate members from government, pet-related industries and businesses.
Fast forward to 2023 - we have adopted a new name that reflects the advancement of professionalism in our field and represents all active members equally: Animal Shelter Professionals of Ontario (ASPO).
Objectives
Recognize, enhance and promote the image and professionalism of animal care, control and welfare organizations.
Serve as an umbrella association to support, cooperate and liaise with government, organizations and individuals who have an interest in the animal care, control and welfare fields in Ontario.
Provide educational opportunities for people who have an interest in the animal care, control and welfare fields.
Share knowledge and promote all aspects of progressive and innovative animal care, control and welfare programs and models.
Act as an information and resource centre for animal care, control and welfare materials and services.
Excellence
CORE VALUES.
Collaborative
Inclusive
Progressive
HELPING ANIMALS
ACROSS ONTARIO.
MEMBERS.
Our members come from a wide variety of municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCA's and other pet-related businesses in Ontario. These are just a few who are proud to be a part of the ASPO network!
