IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Whitby, ON (February 20, 2025) – After they arrived in Durham Area final week, proper within the nick of time earlier than the winter storm, a gaggle of Northern canine from Lac Seul First Nation is now prepared to seek out loving houses on the Humane Society of Durham Area.
The group of 10 canine made the near 2,000-kilometre journey from Lac Seul First Nation, situated northeast of Dryden. This marks the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s first Northern animal switch of the yr, which brings animals in want of houses to areas of the province the place households are ready to undertake. The Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre welcomed seven of the canine, whereas the opposite three can be adopted by way of the Humane Society of Durham Area.
“We’re thrilled to welcome these fantastic canine from the North,” says Arista Wogenstahl, Northern Regional Supervisor, Neighborhood Outreach Companies, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. “By working along with Northern communities, we are able to present these animals with the second probability they deserve.”
Final yr the Ontario SPCA transported 225 animals from Northern communities to seek out them loving houses, and it distributed 64,000 lbs of pet meals within the North. It additionally companions with communities to cut back pet overpopulation by way of its MASH-style spay/neuter and wellness clinics.
Interested by adopting? Go to hsdr.org/undertake to see animals out there for adoption. Animals adopted from the Ontario SPCA are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, they usually go residence with meals from Royal Canin to assist guarantee a clean transition into their new residence.
For those who can’t undertake a brand new furry good friend, you’ll be able to assist animals in want by taking part in Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA. The Humane Society of Durham Area is internet hosting a Cupcake Day bake sale on the animal centre, situated at 1505 Wentworth Avenue in Whitby, on Feb. 22-23 from 11 a.m. to three p.m. You may assist change the lives of animals in want by stopping by for a cupcake, donating, or internet hosting your individual Cupcake Day get together in assist of the Humane Society of Durham Area. Go to cupcakeday.ca to lift some dough for animals in want.
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Media Contact
Kayla Montes
Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator,
Humane Society of Durham Area
289-894-3404
[email protected]
The Humane Society of Durham Area
The Humane Society of Durham Area is a registered charity. For over 30 years, the HSDR has been devoted to defending and offering compassionate take care of undesirable and abused animals in Durham Area till they discover their endlessly houses. Dedicated to enhancing the lives of animals, HSDR offers training and assets to the group.
In August 2022, the HSDR formally joined the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society to mix the organizations. It will allow the HSDR to strengthen and develop the applications and group assist companies it offers to assist animals and the households who love them.
The Humane Society of Durham Area acknowledges the lands and other people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is roofed beneath the Williams Treaties. The HSDR is located on the normal territory of the Mississaugas, a department of the larger Anishinaabeg Nation, which incorporates Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
