Volunteers needed to help pups reclaim outdoor space after heavy snowfall

A dog park covered in snow at the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Midland and District Animal Centre. (Ontario SPCA)

After months of heavy snowfall, the sheer amount of snow has made everyday tasks harder, especially for animals who rely on outdoor space.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society’s Midland and District Animal Centre is asking for community help to dig out its dog yards so pups can safely return to using their outdoor areas.

The deep snow is currently stopping dogs from running, playing, and moving in and out of the yards safely.

“Dogs like Starsky need room to run, play, and get their beans out, and right now deep snow is keeping them from doing just that,” says staff over social media.

Volunteers are welcome to help between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the animal centre, located at 15979 Highway 12 East in Port McNicoll. Anyone able to assist is asked to email the Community Outreach Coordinator Krista Grant at [e-mail].

“Your time makes a huge difference for the dogs in our care at the Midland and District Animal Centre,” says the team in a social media post.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been running for over 150 years. The society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need.