The Ontario government has provided a grant of up to $1,560,500 for the Peterborough Humane Society’s new Peterborough Animal Care Centre at 1999 Technology Drive.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith made the announcement at the centre on Friday (April 21) on behalf of Ontario infrastructure minister Kinga Surma.
“The Peterborough Humane Society has been a staple in our community providing services for more than 80 years to people of Peterborough,” Smith says in a media release. “I’m proud to say that the Government of Ontario has recognized the exceptional work that the Peterborough Humane Society does and has made this investment in a new state-of-the-art facility in our community. I’m looking forward to 80 more years of alleviating suffering, rescuing, healing, and facilitating the adoption of animals.”
The funding comes from the province’s $200-million Strategic Priorities Infrastructure Fund, announced in the 2021 budget, which provides infrastructure funding to strategic community projects and sports and recreation facilities.
According to the media release, the Peterborough Humane Society will use the grant to provide accessible outdoor spaces at the Peterborough Animal Care Centre for community engagement and to enhance nature and healthy activity, including a recreational trail system, accessible building signage, and patio spaces for outdoor leisure and corporate event purposes.
“The incredible support from our provincial government is instrumental in allowing us to achieve our programming and service goals through the completion of our new centre,” says Peterborough Humane Society executive director Shawn Morey. “This funding will help us in developing a hub not only for animals, but also for our local, and regional community members to enjoy for generations to come. We are one step closer in making this centre a premier destination for animal wellness.”
The Peterborough Animal Care Centre, which includes an animal adoption and seduction centre, a high-volume regional spay-and-neuter clinic, and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s provincial dog rehabilitation centre, opened earlier this year. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 24th.
