Adele worked as a veterinarian in the SPCA Hospital for 25 years, retiring in 2011, and led the creation of the Trust in 1995. She continues her work with the Trust, hoping that one day every animal who comes to the SPCA in need of rescue, shelter, medical care, or a home will have their needs met. Adele now enjoys more time with her dogs Saffron and Peru and cat Hector, as well as volunteering for the Trust and other organizations.

Eric’s involvement in the Trust comes as a natural extension of his activities as an animal lover and a supporter of the BC SPCA, where he served for nine years on their Board of Directors as Secretary/Treasurer. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA), a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, and is the President of Akhurst Machinery. With a busy work schedule, Eric is supported by his family who share his interest in animal welfare and is reminded everyday of the importance of the Trust’s work by his rescue dog, Victor

A recently retired Chartered Professional Accountant, Terry left behind a career in corporate finance to enjoy a more active lifestyle. Daily walks around Port Moody with her dog Baylie, gardening with ex-shelter cat Minnie, and lots of time for boating with husband Gord keep her busy but leave time to volunteer with the trust fund. Terry has been involved with the Vancouver SPCA, for many years, primarily in fundraising.

Shirley-Anne has been a long time animal welfare volunteer and began supporting the Vancouver animal shelter in fundraising, spay and neuter programs and of course, by adopting a number of shelter cats and dogs. Shirley-Anne combines her interests in community, both human and animal, and has recently retired from a career in financial services.

A retired Psychology instructor at Douglas College, Nancy served on the board of the SPCA Vancouver Regional Branch for 7 years. She has been a trustee of the SPCA Hospital Trust Fund since its inception in 1995. Nancy and her husband Bruce, are the proud guardians of a cherished horse and of two Shetland sheepdogs, and are actively involved in the Shetland Sheepdog Club of BC.

Peter is a corporate lawyer practicing with the Vancouver office of a national law firm. He has been involved with the Trust since it was founded in 1995. Peter and his wife Barb enjoy spending time at their cabin in Howe Sound with Molly, their Springer Spaniel.

Dr. Hatley McMicking has been in the veterinary profession for over twenty years and earned her veterinary degree from Western University of Health Sciences in 2016. Hatley previously led the veterinary team at the BC SPCA, providing strategic veterinary direction for the organization as well as seeing patients regularly. Recently Dr. Hatley started her own business, Sage Veterinary Services, providing patient care and business consultation services to both for-profit practices and non-profit organizations.   She is passionate about the client-patient relationship and providing the best care available for each animal. When not in the clinic, Dr. Hatley can be found hiking, camping or on another outdoor adventure accompanied by her animals Ferris (dog) and Enzo (Cat).

One of the Trustees is always a veterinarian who represents the Vancouver Hospital. This allows the Trust to maintain a current understanding of the needs and challenges of the Hospital, as well as enabling a good dialogue about the cases and administration of our grants.

Zico, an adorable Shih Tzu cross, was living with an elderly woman who due to health issues was unable to continue to care for him. A friend of the family generously took him in, and while grooming him noticed swelling on his hind end. A subsequent examination revealed that Zico had a hernia. Zico’s guardian was able to contribute a portion of the cost of his surgery and the Trust covered the remainder.

One winter night, Buddy went missing from his home in the Cariboo. Luckily, he was found quickly. However, while lost Buddy suffered a severe injury to his right front paw from a bear trap. His guardian made the difficult choice to surrender him to the BC SPCA, where Buddy received care to try to save his leg. Ultimately, the decision was made that an amputation was in Buddy’s best interest.