[LINK] "Adoptions resume at Toronto Humane Society"

[rfmcdonald]

I'm pleased, quite pleased. These animals need, and deserve, homes regardless of--indeed, because of--the Toronto Humane Society's current disarray.

The Toronto Humane Society will resume animal adoptions on Monday, more than a month after it was closed amid allegations of animal cruelty.

"We are excited to be starting adoptions at the River street location that these animals are being given the opportunity to find new, forever homes," said Humane Society spokesman Ian McConachie.

About 100 cats and 25 dogs will be available for adoption when the facility opens. And all adoptions are being cleared by veterinarians and the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The OSPCA took over the shelter in November after uncovering alleged cases of animal neglect.

"The process of co-existing with the Toronto Humane Society management has been working really well because we have a common goal - to find these animals their forever homes," said OSPCA senior inspector Kevin Strooband.

Five senior Humane Society officials are facing animal cruelty charges. Among those charged were the society's president and its chief veterinarian. As part of their bail conditions they're still barred from the premises.