The Thompson Humane Society hopes to be able to provide kennel-boarding services at the former vet clinic location on Nelson Road.

To do so, they’ve requested an amendment to a zoning by-law for the area, which is part of the Commercial Downtown Revitalization Zone to add kennel-boarding as a conditional use.

A first reading of the amendment to the by-law was passed at Monday’s regular meeting of council, but a public consultation will take place before the second and third readings proceed.

Mayor Colleen Smook said a number of considerations must be met for kennel and boarding facilities, including minimum distances from other properties and sound-proofing, for example.  

The date for the consultation is set for September 11 at 7 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall.