- October 12, 2024
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Halifax Humane Society CEO Pam Clayton is stepping down from her role to undergo treatment for breast cancer, she announced in a letter on Friday, April 7.
"As CEO of an animal shelter, I’ve never shied away from challenging situations," Clayton wrote. "When it comes to animal welfare and the ability to be of service, I’ve always answered the call. This natural life trait makes this time in my life incredibly more difficult for me."
Clayton was appointed as the humane society's CEO in late 2021 following the departure of former CEO Miguel Abi-hassan. She has been with the organization for about seven years, having served as a special events manager and chief finanial and development officer prior to becoming CEO.
Clayton explained in her letter that she was diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer about two months ago.
"It’s never really the right time to tell someone you have cancer," she wrote. "As someone who has always been such a 'give all of yourself' type of person to my causes, I think it's safe to say, I may have done just that."
Clayton stated she is working with the humane society's board of directors and its executive team on the transition until a new CEO is appointed.
"To my HHS team: It has been the absolute ride of my life to serve as the CEO of HHS," Clayton wrote. "The work we have done to further the animal welfare cause is unparalleled. We have continued saving thousands of animals lives each year. Often judged by ignorance but never contacted for truths. I thank you."
