Published June 2, 2023 7:41 a.m. ET
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The cat shelter in Oro-Medonte, seriously harmed by a recent fire, is being required to close.
Street Cats Rescue on Shanty Bay Road increased in flames after a trash truck ignited on May 26.
The fire infect a close-by dumpster prior to reaching the building that houses the cat shelter.
“We are sad to need to reveal that we are now searching for a brand-new place for our shelter,” Street Cats Rescue composed in a Facebook post Thursday night.
“Unfortunately, the damage from the fire is even more comprehensive than initially believed, and it will be a long time prior to it is all repaired.”
After years on Shanty Bay Road, Street Cats Rescue is now searching for a brand-new irreversible place.
“It is beyond ravaging for us as we have actually remained in that fantastic place for approx. 15 years,” the post read.
“It has actually been a sanctuary for not just cats however for our volunteers too. We are attempting to be positive and hope that we can discover another location rapidly and make it simply as unique.”
According to the post, Street Cats Rescue is searching for a minimum of 2,000 square feet with an overhead door, a restroom, and a little kitchen area throughout the Barrie location.
“We are exceptionally grateful for the incredible assistance we have actually received already from this neighborhood and beyond,” the post read.
“We once again request for your help in sharing this post and getting the word out. Time is of the essence. Help us return to offering a sanctuary for stubborn cats as we have actually provided for numerous years.”
Volunteers rescued 30 of 56 animals on the day of the fire. Eventually, all the cats were represented, with some required to the vet suffering smoke inhalation.
Street Cats Rescue is a non-profit organization staffed exclusively by volunteers.
Complete info on contributing to help the Rescue Cats Shelter is available on its Facebook page.
-with files from CTV’s Kim Phillips
"We are exceptionally grateful for the incredible assistance we have actually received already from this neighborhood and beyond," the post read.
"We once again request for your help in sharing this post and getting the word out. Time is of the essence. Help us return to offering a sanctuary for stubborn cats as we have actually provided for numerous years."
Volunteers rescued 30 of 56 animals on the day of the fire. Eventually, all the cats were represented, with some required to the vet suffering smoke inhalation.
Street Cats Rescue is a non-profit organization staffed exclusively by volunteers.
Complete info on contributing to help the Rescue Cats Shelter is available on its Facebook page.
-with files from CTV's Kim Phillips
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