The major sponsor of the SJDAWC is The Friends of the Christofor Foundation, which was created through the Estate of Lady Beaverbrook. Lady Beaverbrook, whose first husband was the late Sir James Dunn, had a lifelong interest in the welfare of animals, particularly horses and dogs, and she wished to create a Centre in the Maritimes to improve the lives of animals. It is through her generosity that the SJDAWC was established.

Funding from the Friends of the Christofor Foundation provides for:

• Administrative support for the SJDAWC

  • Contributes to the funding for the Centre’s Co-ordinator and the Chair in Animal Welfare
  • Provides funding to support the administration and outreach activities of the SJDAWC including newsletters and conferences

• AVC research and service projects with direct and tangible benefits for horses, dogs, cats, or wildlife

• The annual Christofor Award, which is awarded to an AVC student who has demonstrated interest and commitment to improving the well-being of animals