IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cornwall, ON (February 16, 2024) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is thrilled to unleash some paws-itively pleasant information: it has fetched two acres of land within the metropolis of Cornwall for a brand new animal centre. This tail-wagging new constructing will likely be on Second Road West, only a hop, skip, and a bark away from the soccer fields.
This fur-tastic new facility is not going to solely serve the Metropolis of Cornwall, but additionally the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne (SDGCA), and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell communities.
For 35 years, the Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Animal Centre has been a necessary useful resource for furry buddies in the neighborhood. The present facility has been dealing with many challenges, together with restricted house and lack of out of doors runs. This acquisition is a technique the Society is displaying its dedication to high quality animal care and dwelling house, and animal welfare companies wanted in the neighborhood.
“We need to proceed to maintain pets and folks collectively and supply consolation and compassion to animals in want,” says Carol Hyperlink, Supervisor of the Ontario SPCA SD&G Animal Centre. “This can be a large step ahead in our dedication to assist animals and serve the rising neighborhood.”
“The Metropolis of Cornwall is happy to have supported this challenge by way of our Brownfields Program,” stated Mayor Justin Towndale. “We stay up for the growth of the OSPCA to higher serve the residents of Cornwall, SD&G, and Akwesasne.”
“We need to thank the Metropolis of Cornwall, our neighborhood supporters, and our employees and volunteers,” says Doug Brooks, President and CEO of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “We’re excited to proceed working collectively to supply the absolute best help for the animals and those that look after them.”
The planning and analysis phases for the brand new construct have begun, and the Society will share updates with the general public because the challenge develops.
To study extra concerning the Ontario SPCA’s work in the neighborhood, please go to ontariospca.ca/sdg
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The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been altering the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society offers care, consolation and compassion to animals in want in communities throughout Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to deal with them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to maintain pets and households collectively and does so by way of quite a lot of neighborhood help companies, corresponding to sheltering and adoptions, together with emergency sheltering, feral cat administration applications, animal transfers, meals distribution, humane schooling, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter companies.
The Ontario SPCA doesn’t obtain annual authorities funding and depends on donations to supply applications and companies to assist animals in want. To study extra, or to donate, go to ontariospca.ca. Charitable Enterprise # 88969-1044-RR0002.
The Ontario SPCA Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre is positioned on the lands of the Akwesasne Mohawks and their ancestors. We additionally acknowledge the Algonquin, Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-oshow-nee) (Iroquois), Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat), and Abenaki who’re neighbours and companions to the Akwesasne Mohawk.