IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UDBURY, ON (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is happy to welcome Rob Poirier as the brand new supervisor of the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre.
Born and raised in Sudbury, Poirier brings over 20 years of management expertise to his new function, having beforehand labored within the pharmacy sector the place he was devoted to bettering the lives of others. Now, he’s turning that very same ardour for service towards serving to animals and the individuals who love them.
“Animals have at all times been part of my life,” says Poirier. “After I noticed the chance to affix the Ontario SPCA, I knew it was the right match. I wished to pair my management expertise with my love for animals and make a significant influence in my neighborhood.”
Poirier’s deep respect for animals is rooted in his upbringing on a household farm, the place he was surrounded by a wide range of animals from a younger age. His household’s long-standing involvement in therapeutic horseback driving additionally helped form his perception within the therapeutic bond between animals and folks, and the significance of neighborhood assist – values he brings with him to the Ontario SPCA.
Since moving into his new function, Poirier says he’s been impressed by the dedication and compassion of the Sudbury staff. “It takes an unbelievable group of individuals to make the whole lot run easily,” he says. “The staff right here treats each animal as their very own till they discover a loving dwelling. Seeing an adoption come full circle – watching households join with their new companions – that’s what makes all of it worthwhile.”
Exterior of labor, Poirier enjoys spending time along with his spouse and daughter, who share his love of animals and the outside. Their household contains Jax, a pleasant Coonhound who retains life energetic at dwelling.
“Sudbury is a robust, resilient neighborhood,” Poirier says. “I’m proud to serve the neighborhood I grew up in and to proceed the Ontario SPCA’s mission of bringing animals and folks collectively.”
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society extends a heat welcome to Poirier and invitations the neighborhood to cease by the Sudbury & District Animal Centre to satisfy him and study extra about adoption, volunteering and extra methods to become involved.
To study extra, go to ontariospca.ca/sudbury
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Media Contact
Emma Bailey
Group Outreach Coordinator
Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre
705-923-0692
[email protected]
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 gives 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 means of a wide range of neighborhood assist providers, corresponding to sheltering and adoptions, together with emergency sheltering, feral cat administration packages, animal transfers, meals distribution, humane schooling, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter providers.
The Ontario SPCA doesn’t obtain annual authorities funding and depends on donations to offer packages and providers to assist animals in want. To study extra, or to donate, go to ontariospca.ca. Charitable Enterprise # 88969-1044-RR0002.
The Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre is situated on the standard lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The Larger Metropolis of Sudbury additionally contains the standard lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation.
