Statement in the House of Commons
Thursday, October 30, 2003

Toronto Humane Society

Ms. Judy Sgro (York West, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, for over 100 years the Toronto Humane Society has provided a desperately needed haven for injured and abandoned animals in the City of Toronto.

In any given year, over 8,000 animals pass through the shelter, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The injured receive veterinary care. Abandoned animals are given a safe haven, and wildlife is cared for and released to its natural habitat.

While October is adopt a dog month, the shelter also has hundreds of cats in need of homes. Adoption fees have been cut and a new family member is waiting to be picked up.

For directions to the Toronto Humane Society website persons can go to www.torontohumanesociety.com.