FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prince George, BC — The City of Prince George and the Prince George Humane Society have begun preparing for their new partnership to deliver animal shelter operations for the City. This new partnership will officially commence on January 1, 2025, under a five-year contract with the option for a three-year renewal.
The Humane Society are currently in the process of moving into the City owned Animal Shelter facility at 4011 Lansdowne Road. They will also keep their existing location on First Ave, meaning they now have more space.
“We are excited to have been selected to deliver this vital service for Prince George,' said PG Humane Society Executive Director Angela McLaren. “We look forward to building on the strong foundation of animal care established in the community. The feedback we have received so far from the community has been extremely positive.”
The Lansdowne Road building will be the community animal shelter that will handle stray animal intake, redemptions, and adoption services for both cats and dogs. The First Avenue building will be the cat adoption and humane education centre.
The SPCA will continue to work with the City’s Bylaw Department to handle animal cruelty investigations, ensuring ongoing collaboration to support animal welfare in Prince George.
Key points for the public to note:
- Animal shelter services will remain consistent during and after the transition.
- The City and the Prince George Humane Society are committed to providing exceptional care and services for all animals.
- Report lost pets to City’s Animal control team at 250-561-7622. However please report found pets to the Humane Society on 250-640-7415. Stolen pets should be reported to the RCMP.
More information can be found here: Animal Control | City of Prince George and PG Humane Society
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Media contact:
Claire Thwaites, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-1386
Email: media@princegeorge.ca