The Iqaluit Humane Society (IHS) is closing the doors to its current building, the non-profit organization announced on social media Sept. 2., ending a 15-year stint at its current location.

NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 only animal shelter had its building condemned by the City of Iqaluit due to a mould problem. The organization was given one year to find a new location, which it was unable to do.

It was also discovered that there wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 a formal lease in place for the location since 2010, leading the society and city to strike a temporary deal.

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The animal welfare group is now seeking land to place its trailer, which will be used as a temporary location until the organization is able to construct a new building.

The GoFundMe page for the new building SA国际影视传媒� set up in October 2020 with a stated goal of $1 million SA国际影视传媒� stood at $519,437 as of Sept. 2. The IHS is still hoping to raise the remaining amount.

Dogs that city staff catch will no longer be sent to the Humane Society once the citySA国际影视传媒檚 72-hour hold ends.

SA国际影视传媒淚t has been a privilege to save over 10,000 animals since our doors have opened. We are trying our best to keep the faith that we will find land to own and build,SA国际影视传媒� reads the IHS statement.