Humane Society had open house

The weather co-operated by sending the sun between major thunderstorms at the Upper Credit Humane Society’s re­cent  open house.

Visitors took guided tours of the shelter or explored at leis­ure lingering with the ani­mals for as long as they wished.

Feline residents were appre­ciative of the array of people ready to play and pet them, and the dogs were stimulated, even to the point of falling asleep.

Society vice-president Kathy Yorke, spoke about the history of the society from its inception in a basement to the present day. She gave the soci­ety's thanks for the improve­ments that have been made due to the donation in Eleanor Mc­Ewen's memory.

Yorke was joined by Elea­nor's husband, Murray, for the speeches and ribbon cutting. The visitors also saw a plaque unveiled in the shelter at the entrance to the wing and en­joyed hearing about Eleanor's love of animals.

Door prizes, and refresh­ments helped to round out the day. It is inspiring for those in­volved in the challenge of find­ing homes for the animals to have people celebrate and realize how much work is in­volved every day.

The Upper Credit Humane Society exists through the generosity of public donation. The society now has a func­tioning office, an isolation room for sick residents, a larger intake area, a private interview and meet-and-greet room, better ventilation, new cat cag­es, new flooring, a painted shelter, and more.