The president of the Loyalist Humane Society wants any funding for animal shelters to be kept a little closer to home.
Gail Robinson addressed Prince Edward County council on Tuesday night at Shire Hall in response to a quarter of a million dollar funding request from the Quinte Humane Society earlier this month.
She says she wanted to clarify the role of the Loyalist Humane Society located in the County and she detailed some of the services they provide.
Last year alone, they took in 525 cats, 18 rabbits and four dogs. They were able to adopt out 326 animals.
Robinson says they are completely volunteer run and there are 35 volunteers.
Councillor Bill Roberts asked her why she she felt it was important she appear in front of council.
Robinson was directly asked about the financial ask, and she said it would would also be good if the Loyalist Humane Society also had a new building.
She admitted they do work together sometimes, but when push comes to shove, she needs to keep the Loyalist Humane Society going.
Councillor Janice Maynard stated that they do all try to work together and she was watching her words as she wanted to keep relations open.
Robinson said the two humane societies only recently began working together, but she tends to be more independent, and if they need to help each other out it is something they will do.
Frank Rockett, Executive Director of the Quinte Humane Society appeared in front of council on January 10, asking for $250,000 to help with their planned $10 million expansion.
CAO James Hepburn says there was no funding support for QHS during the 2019 budget discussions.
