The Barrie Animal Centre on Patterson Road will be temporarily closed to the public starting Sept. 12 for approximately six weeks.
The organization says its community support services will continue throughout the renovations.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society says it is committed to providing support to its communities across Ontario and officials are actively listening to determine community needs and what resources are required to meet those needs.
"The animals, and their families, remain our top priority," Barrie Animal Centre officials said in a news release. "To better meet the needs of communities who depend on our Barrie location, the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre will be undergoing renovations to the 91 Patterson Rd. location. This is a step to strengthen and grow the animal welfare programs and community support services provided by the Ontario SPCA Barrie Animal Centre."
The organization says the health and well-being of the animals in its care is our top priority.
"All animals in our care will be relocated to foster homes and Ontario SPCA animal centres in neighbouring communities while the renovations are ongoing," stated the release.
The Ontario SPCA says it will also continue to fulfil its City of Barrie municipal pound contract. Stray animals brought to the animal centre will be housed in a temporary facility at the Patterson Road location. Stray animals that require a longer stay with us will be transferred to neighbouring Ontario SPCA animal centres and returned to the Barrie facility when necessary.
