The Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre welcomes a new manager
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UDBURY, ON (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is pleased to welcome Rob Poirier as the new manager of the Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre.
Born and raised in Sudbury, Poirier brings over 20 years of leadership experience to his new role, having previously worked in the pharmacy sector where he was dedicated to improving the lives of others. Now, he’s turning that same passion for service toward helping animals and the people who love them.
“Animals have always been a part of my life,” says Poirier. “When I saw the opportunity to join the Ontario SPCA, I knew it was the perfect fit. I wanted to pair my leadership experience with my love for animals and make a meaningful impact in my community.”
Poirier’s deep respect for animals is rooted in his upbringing on a family farm, where he was surrounded by a variety of animals from a young age. His family’s long-standing involvement in therapeutic horseback riding also helped shape his belief in the healing bond between animals and people, and the importance of community support – values he brings with him to the Ontario SPCA.
Since stepping into his new role, Poirier says he’s been inspired by the dedication and compassion of the Sudbury team. “It takes an incredible group of people to make everything run smoothly,” he says. “The team here treats every animal as their own until they find a loving home. Seeing an adoption come full circle – watching families connect with their new companions – that’s what makes it all worthwhile.”
Outside of work, Poirier enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, who share his love of animals and the outdoors. Their family includes Jax, a friendly Coonhound who keeps life lively at home.
“Sudbury is a strong, resilient community,” Poirier says. “I’m proud to serve the community I grew up in and to continue the Ontario SPCA’s mission of bringing animals and people together.”
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society extends a warm welcome to Poirier and invites the community to stop by the Sudbury & District Animal Centre to meet him and learn more about adoption, volunteering and more ways to get involved.
To learn more, visit ontariospca.ca/sudbury
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Media Contact
Emma Bailey
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre
705-923-0692
ebailey@ontariospca.ca
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity that has been changing the lives of animals for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario. It values all animals and advocates to treat them with respect and kindness. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and does so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, including emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.
The Ontario SPCA does not receive annual government funding and relies on donations to provide programs and services to help animals in need. To learn more, or to donate, visit ontariospca.ca. Charitable Business # 88969-1044-RR0002.
The Ontario SPCA Sudbury & District Animal Centre is located on the traditional lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The Greater City of Sudbury also includes the traditional lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation.
