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Going to the dogs … in a good way

Four-legged friends on Manitoulin Island got a helping hand thanks to two organizations focused on pet care.

Mobile units from the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society and Ontario SPCA were in Wikwemikong last week as part of their province-wide program to assist under-serviced communities in Ontario.

John Greer with the Niagara SPCA says they performed nearly 100 spay/neuter procedures and close to 200 animal wellness examinations in the three days, they were on the Island.

He adds the state-of-the-art mobile units are fully equipped and staffed, and are a crucial tool in providing such services in Ontario.

A veterinarian examines a dog in Wikwemikong during a visit by two mobile units operated by the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society and Ontario SPCA last week.
John Greer, executive director of the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society, takes a break outside a traveling vet clinic with one of the many animals that were helped during a recent visit to Wikwemikong.
The Ontario SPCA launched its own mobile wellness trailer in June, thanks to a grant provided by the Pet Valu family of stores through the Giving Back Project.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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