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© NEWS PROJECT EXPECTED TO TAKE UP TO 18 MONTHS The Oakville and Mil- Jakville Beaver | Thursday, August 17, 2023 | pets, as part of the agency's future relocation and shel- ter redevelopment plans. According to the pro- ject's website, the commu- nity’ 's needs for domestic Wi since 1951. The pet ceme- tery itself was first opened in 1953. Leading the way for the excavation is Dr. Tracy Rogers, associate profes. sor in and program director of the fo- rensic science program at the University of Toronto, with help from her col- Teagues and students. “We understand the emotional significance of the OMHS Pet Cemetery and the memories it holds for the community," said Jeff Vallentin, executive director of OMHS, in a me- dia release. "We are dedi- cated to providing the ut- most care of these beloved pets and are grateful for the expertise that Dr. Rog. ers and her team bring to this important project." Work is set to start in mid-August and expected to take 12 to 18 months. graves, in order to recover the pets as carefully and as possible.” Dr Mayur Desai and Associates - Erin Mills Eye Care has moved to anew and Taal 1eeNZe\eu (ele +. 2" Hite) We are located 8 Winston Park TO BOOK ONLINE insidehalton.com Ect SOS Graham reine Metal The Oakville and Milton Humane Society is attempting to reach out to the families who have loved ones buried at the pet cemetery. “This important com- munity project will pro- DR. DAVID SPENCE . minutes drive from Erin Mills Town Center on Dundas and DR. ANGELA FAN Ly) © www.orbeyecare.com @ 905-829-8881 or 905-569-3937 DR. SIMONE KARLIN, vide students with a unique opportunity to de- velop practical skills, while helping them under- WHY HUMANE SOCIETY IS EXCAVATING ITS PET CEMETERY stand why care and consid- eration of those we recover from any context (historic, modern or forensic) is so important to the families who love them," she saidin the release. As explained on the website, the team is going to follow standard tech- niques and methods em- ployed by archaeologists to ensure the excavation of each plot is done in a hn mane manner. The pet remains will b be identified, led properly stored untila ae ground has been disturbed during the excavation," the website states. learn more about the project, go to omhs.ca/pet- e] Book y 647-496-1424 2-2983 Westoak Trails Blvd. akville villageortho.ca our At Village Orthodontics in Oakville, we specialize in beautiful smiles using clear aligners and traditional braces. New Patients Welcome ns VILLAGE “Gb orTHODONTICs today