There’s a brand new pleasant face on the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre!
Robert Poirier, the animal centre’s new supervisor, brings to the position over 20 years of management expertise and a deep dedication to serving to others.. With a ardour for teamwork and animal welfare, he’s shortly making his mark – main with heat, vitality, and a real love for the animals and other people he serves.
A profession constructed on compassion
Earlier than becoming a member of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, Robert spent greater than 20 years in management roles in pharmacy, the place serving to others was all the time his focus.
“It was extraordinarily rewarding spending 20 years having a optimistic impression on folks’s lives,” he says. “Through the pandemic, caring for folks grew to become much more significant. I took nice pleasure figuring out I made a distinction in somebody’s life.”
When Robert found the chance to steer the Sudbury & District Animal Centre, he knew it was the proper subsequent chapter.
“I used to be keen to use for the position as I noticed an instantaneous match because of the ardour and love I’ve for animals,” he says. “Pairing it with my management and dedication, figuring out I could make an impression to our mission made it a no brainer for me!”
Group connection
Born and raised in Sudbury, Robert has deep roots locally and a robust sense of native pleasure.
“Sudburians have a grit like no different,” he says. “We’re resilient, we overcome challenges, and we prevail.”
Robert’s connection to town fuels his want to provide again – not solely by serving to animals, but in addition by supporting the individuals who take care of them.
A lifelong love for animals
Robert’s love for animals started early. When his mom determined to commerce tenting journeys for farm life, their house and property shortly stuffed with a number of several types of animal associates.
“Canine, cats, horses, chickens, turkeys, pigs – you title it!” he recollects with fun.
Robert’s mom additionally runs a therapeutic driving program that helps folks with particular must expertise the enjoyment and therapeutic advantages of horseback driving. Watching her dedication impressed Robert’s personal lifelong dedication to compassion and neighborhood service.
At this time, Robert shares his house together with his spouse, daughter, and their Coonhound, Jax, who he affectionately calls “a giant goofball.”
“Anybody who meets Jax is greeted with love,” says Robert. “He’s the friendliest, most affectionate canine I’ve ever had the pleasure of getting as a part of my household.”
Main with coronary heart
From his first day on the Sudbury & District Animal Centre, Robert was struck by the dedication of his workforce.Robert describes a typical day on the centre as filled with vitality, teamwork, and dedication.
“One factor that stunned me is what it actually takes to make our animal centres run like they do…it takes a military,” Robert says. “From the time we stroll within the door, we hit the bottom operating, caring for these animals and discovering them their new properties. Our workforce treats each animal like their very own till they discover somebody who loves them as a lot as they do.”
Trying forward
Robert is happy for the way forward for the Sudbury & District Animal Centre.
“We’re all the time evolving,” he says. “What excites me most is the impression we proceed to make – discovering new methods to assist animals and strengthen our neighborhood. Individually, we’re steppingstones within the group’s path to realize our objectives and ship that optimistic impression.”
When he’s not on the animal centre, Robert enjoys spending time open air together with his household, cheering on his daughter’s Sudbury North Stars ringette workforce, and supporting his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs.
A message to the neighborhood
“We couldn’t do what we do with out our fosters, volunteers, and co-op college students,” says Robert. “Any assistance is appreciated drastically by us and the animals, and the impression you’ll have – little or large – is particular and very rewarding.”
Relating to adoption, Robert’s ardour is evident.
“There’s one thing really particular about it,” he says. “The bond between a household and their new animal – it’s pure pleasure.” The Ontario SPCA is thrilled to welcome Robert to the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre. Together with his compassionate management and lifelong love for animals, he’s already making a long-lasting impression on the neighborhood.
To study extra in regards to the Sudbury & District Animal Centre, go to ontariospca.ca/sudbury
Be part of us
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society affords a variety of rewarding profession alternatives devoted to supporting animal well-being throughout Ontario. For those who’re obsessed with making a distinction for animals in want, go to ontariospca.ca/employment to study extra.
