The Thompson Humane Society is the recipient of the December donation from 100 Women Who Care Thompson.

They plan to use the funds to purchase equipment needed to support veterinarian teams so they can offer a variety of medical services to animals in northern Manitoba.

In an announcement made Monday evening by THS Board Chair Oswald Sawh, the group has arranged four spay and neuter clinics in the new year, in conjunction with the Winnipeg Humane Society.

He added that the Bark and Meow Mobile Clinic will also be in Thompson for 6 clinics at Beastly Boutique throughout the year.

Under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Regehr with the WHS One Health Remote Veterinary program, local lay vaccinators are presently being trained to provide vaccinations for dogs and cats.

Sawh said the THS is working to attract new veterinarians,  as the local vet clinic is slated to close on December 31st, leaving pet owners without local care for their pets.

He hopes that by providing them with a state-of-the art facility and equipment, a veterinarian will consider practising here in Thompson if they don’t have to incur all the costs of setting up their own clinic.