NEWS RELEASE
Humane Society London & Middlesex is pleased to share that they have reached their
fundraising goal for their new Old Oak Animal Campus located at 1414 Dundas Street.
Construction plans are currently on timeline and the organization expects to open to the
public at their new location in early 2025.
“The new facility will be a welcoming space for community members and a hub for animal welfare innovation, education and wellness,” says Wendy Arnott, Interim Executive Director. “Passionate donors and volunteers provided continuous support during the campaign and we are grateful to all supporters who responded to a need in our community.”
A primary feature of the facility will be the onsite veterinary clinic which is critical to providing industry-standard shelter care.
Today the organization is proud to announce the appointment of Tracy Vink-Taylor, D.V.M. to the role of Medical Director. Charged with overseeing the new onsite veterinary clinic, Vink-Taylor is an established practitioner most recently holding roles at both Imperial Road Animal Hospital and the London and Area Veterinary Association.
“I am delighted to join the team at HSLM to provide veterinary care and play a role in creating a more humane London & Middlesex,” says Vink-Taylor. “Not only will this clinic offer accessible and timely medical care for shelter animals, it will also be a critical step in helping animals find new homes sooner.”
Other exciting news for the organization includes the recent success of Walk & Bark in the Park this past weekend, which saw hundreds of attendees gathering at Springbank Park. The event’s online silent auction runs until October 13, auction details available at Hslm.ca.
For more information: Meghan Cocurullo, Director of Fund Development 519-451-0630 ext. 303
ABOUT HUMANE SOCIETY LONDON & MIDDLESEX Humane Society London & Middlesex was established as a non-profit, charitable organization in 1899 and exists to improve the lives of animals in our community. Our mission is to lead London and Middlesex in building a humane and compassionate community for all animals.