The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is awaiting a building permit and plans to break ground on its multimillion dollar expansion project on Riverbend Drive in Kitchener later this month.

The organization has raised more than two-thirds of its $6-million Better Together Capital Campaign goal, with contributions from the cities of Kitchener and Waterloo, businesses and organizations such as Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Royal Canin and Elmira Pet Products, as well as granting bodies and family foundations.

The campaign has also benefitted from raffles and general donations.

“Things are heading in a very strong direction as we are seeing many people and organizations step up and look to invest in the future of animal welfare in our communities, a future with a focus on

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