The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is moving closer to its goal of a much-needed expansion.
It has officially closed on a five-acre property sale located in south Collingwood, which would house a Regional Centre for Pets and People.
“This is a defining moment in the Georgian Triangle Humane Society history,” says David Garner, chair, Board of Directors and Blue Mountains resident. “Our excellent staff and volunteers have been struggling to deliver the best care possible within a facility that we – and our community – outgrew several years ago. Now that our new land has closed, and with the amplified support of the communities we serve, Georgian Triangle Humane Society is poised for rapid expansion.”
The announcement culminates years of negotiations led by some of the organization’s veteran volunteers: John Worts, Deb Boyd and David Garner.
The expansion plans include a 15,000 sq ft building with ample outdoor space for pet memorial gardens, dog enrichment parks and walking trails.
“Georgian Triangle Humane Society supports people as much as we support pets,” says Sonya Reichel, executive director.
‘We don’t want people to ever be in the position where they have to choose between feeding their family or their family pet, a scenario we’ve heard far too often over the past two years,” says Ms Reichel. “We also know women stay in unsafe relationships because they don’t want to leave their pet behind. And we understand that all families genuinely love their pets but there are some that simply can’t afford treatment for emergency medical care. That’s where we have the greatest positive impact. The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is working hard to be part of a family’s solution, adapting our services to meet the growing community demand.”
This vital community service serving the south Georgian Bay region is focused on improving community wellness, four paws at a time.
Expect to hear more about our new building campaign in the weeks and months ahead.
A GTHS Announcement – https://t.co/D8t1JFu239
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