Gulf Coast Humane Society gifted building for new clinic
The Gulf Coast Humane Society, at 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers, was recently donated a building to be used as a new larger Gulf Coast Humane Society Veterinary Clinic. John Bruno, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Fort Myers Plastic Surgery Center, recently retired and rather than sell his former practice’s building at 2685 Swamp Cabbage Court, Fort Myers, he gifted it to the Gulf Coast Humane Society.
Because of Dr. Bruno’s passion for giving back to the community and his love of animals, he contacted the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Having a relationship with the GCHS already, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation endorsed the Gulf Coast Humane Society and its mission.
The GCHS’s current veterinary clinic is located on the same property as the Adoption Center and Administration Building, and has grown considerably in the last few years. This new location will allow for more clients and appointment availability. All funds above operating cost for the GCHS Veterinary Clinic is donated back the shelter pets of the Gulf Coast Humane Society. “GCHS was so honored to be chosen by Dr. Bruno. The donation of this building could not have come at a better time as we have out grown our current space” Said Jennifer Galloway, Executive Director.
The current building will take little remodeling to make it function as a veterinary office and GCHS was recently awarded a grant of $24,920.00 through Southwest Florida Community Foundation for the remodel. The new location will continue to offer affordable veterinary care to the public, including routine medical exams, vaccines, spay/neuter and soft tissue surgeries. The opening is projected during the first quarter of 2015.
For more information about the Gulf Coast Humane Society, contact 239-332-0364 or email: Info@gulfcoasthumanesociety.org.