Georgian Triangle Humane Society Breaks Ground on New Animal Centre
The Georgian Triangle Humane Society has broken ground on a new Collingwood facility, raising $10.6M toward its $17.6M goal.
The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) has officially broken ground on a new 19,000-square-foot facility in Collingwood that will significantly expand its ability to care for animals and support families in crisis.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held September 18 at the future site of the David & Helen Capin Regional Centre for Pets and People on Sandford Fleming Drive. The event also marked a fundraising milestone, with $10.6 million secured toward the organization’s $17.6 million campaign goal.
The new centre is designed to address the limitations of the current Tenth Line building, which was built in 2007 to shelter about 500 animals per year. Today, GTHS cares for nearly 4,000 annually, with animals often housed in hallways and temporary spaces due to overcrowding.
When complete, the Regional Centre for Pets and People will provide space to:
Shelter more than 5,500 animals annually.
Perform over 6,700 spay and neuter surgeries each year.
Support more than 2,200 people in crisis.
Deliver humane education programming to 6,000 youth.
Engage 600 volunteers and 50 staff.
The project will also include the Monika Merz and Michael T. Miller Animal Hospital & Wellness Centre, named following a significant gift from the couple.
Construction is being led by Bertram Construction, with design by Unity Design Studio. The centre is expected to become a hub for animal care and community services in the growing South Georgian Bay region.
GTHS continues to seek community donations to complete the $17.6 million project. More information is available at supportgths.ca.