Giving Donations Tuesday to the Ontario Dog Rehabilitation Center in Peterborough to Match Up to $ 60K | The Canadian News

The Humane Society and the Humane Society of Ontario say two anonymous longtime supporters have pledged to match up to $ 60,000 in donations Tuesday from Giving to support the new provincial dog rehabilitation center being built. in Peterborough.

According to the SPCA, supporters named “Elaine and Lloyd” (last names not provided) will match all donations on Tuesday, November 30, to support the first rehabilitation center of its kind, which is part of the Peterborough Humane Society. . A $ 10 million animal care center is under construction on Technology Drive. Construction started in May.

Along with the rehabilitation center, the facility will feature an adoption center, clinic, and spay and neuter offices. The 24,000-square-foot facility will replace the aging and overcrowded humane society shelter on Lansdowne Street.

The SPCA says the rehab center will fill a “critical and significant gap” in current services by addressing the individualized needs of the most difficult-to-adopt dogs – dogs that need more care and support than an animal center can provide.

The rehab center will have unique features such as a real family living room to help dogs that have never lived indoors practice their home environment to prepare them for adoption.

“Imagine a place where dogs that have experienced emotional and mental challenges can turn for behavioral support and rehabilitation,” said Dave Wilson, senior director of health and wellness for the SPCA shelter.

“We are very grateful for this tremendous gift to help make the provincial dog rehabilitation center possible. To help us change the lives of dogs that deserve a second chance, please consider making a donation on Donation Tuesday. “

To date, $ 8 million has been raised for the animal care center. For more information or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca/dogrehab or the Peterborough Humane Society Our Pet Project website.