Staff return to Toronto Humane Society for first time since November raids
TORONTO — Toronto Humane Society staff re-entered the facility today for the first time since the animal shelter was raided last month. However, the facility remains closed to the public and there is no word on when that will change.The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals searched the shelter in November and uncovered several alleged cases of animal neglect.
The society's former president, Tim Trow, and four senior employees were arrested and charged with animal cruelty.
THS president Bob Hambley says he is pleased the court has recognized that the "unending occupation of the THS had to stop." He also says in a statement that staff are "very happy to be returning" to the facility to resume business operations. Hambley adds that he will not deal with legal matters in the media but in the courts. A court action was filed last week by the Humane Society accusing the OSPCA of defamation, trespass and negligent investigation.
"This has been a difficult five weeks for all of us as we have been prevented from doing what we always strive to do, which is to treat sick, injured and abandoned animals," said Hambley.
"We look forward to updating everyone on when the THS will reopen to the public again and recommence adoptions.
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