Humane Society spruces up green space

Posted Jun 20, 2014 7:21 am.

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Volunteers are coming together Friday, to create a new green space for the Calgary Humane Society.

The initiative is called ‘Paws for the Planet’, and it’s led by pet care company Purina and not-for-profit Evergreen.

The Humane Society’s Christy Thompson tells 660News, they’ve received a $10,000 grant.

“We have chosen three main projects, so it’s not only going to help animals enjoy our space but it’s also going to help with our camps and our humane education program,” Thompson explained.

Thompson also says they will be planting 13 trees into a memorial garden, and will spruce up a pond inside their dog park.

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