The Quinte Humane Society has received a very generous donation from the John M. and Bernice Parrott foundation towards its new facility.
On Tuesday, Humane Society Board of Directors Chair Donna Endicott accepted a $400,000 gift from the Parrott Foundation which will be directed towards the realization of the new 12,000 square foot Animal Care and Adoption Centre.
Endicott says the donation is an example of the kind of support needed to turn the worst animal shelter building in the province into a proper home for animals in need, a proper workplace for volunteers and professional staff, and to be the pride of our community.
With the contribution from the Parrott Foundation, the Quinte Humane Society has raised $3.1 million of the $5 million needed for the new building.
“The Board of the Foundation is delighted to be able to contribute to this much needed and very important community project,” declared Lyle Vanclief, President of the Parrott Foundation. “We certainly applaud the cities of Belleville and Quinte West for their leadership, which inspired the Directors of Foundation.”
Because of the urgent need to relocate animals, volunteers and caregivers, coupled with the lack of participation and funding from the provincial and federal governments to date, the Quinte Humane Society is moving forward with a three phase approach:
- Phase One: Animal Care and Adoption Centre with a Community Mobile Clinic 12,000 sq ft, $5 million budget
- Phase Two: Community and Education Centre 2,500 sq ft (budget and timing to be determined)
- Phase Three: On–site Veterinary Clinic 2,000 sq ft (budget and timing to be determined)
To pledge support for the new centre contact JC D’Amours, Campaign Manager 613–813–1917 | jcdamours@quintehumanesociety.com
