More than 40 homeless animals arrived at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) this afternoon in need of care and help finding forever homes.
“This is, without a doubt, the most animals we have ever received at one time,” wrote Sonya Reichel, executive director at GTHS in an email to supporters.
The shelter received 42 animals at 1:30 p.m. today, including 16 dogs and 26 cats. They were transferred to GTHS from northern Ontario communities with the help of two other rescue agencies operating up north.
According to staff at the GTHS, they ordered more than $1,000 in supplies to accommodate the animals, including milk, bottles, and nutrition for kittens and puppies.
Anna Schuett, communications and marketing coordinator for GTHS, said though 42 animals arriving at once can seem hectic, the transfer was “pretty cut and dry.”
The animals will be checked over by a medical team and foster volunteers are on standby to take home animals requiring extra care.
One dog, named Hashbrown, arrived with a leg injury caused by him getting caught in a snare.
According to Reichel’s letter, he had a family up north, but they couldn’t afford treatment for him.
It’s likely Hashbrown will need his leg amputated, and he is booked to see an orthopedic veterinarian on Friday. GTHS will cover the cost of the surgery.
“We’ve put out a call for donations,” said Schuett.
She said it will help offset the costs of the surgeries and healthcare required for the animals as well as supplies needed for the kittens and puppies.
All of the animals will be up for adoption, but some will take longer to get healthy and prepared for adoption than others.
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