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Attorney Mel Stack receives Halifax Humane Society Lifetime Achievement Award

Mel Stack was recognized with the award during the recent Fur Ball.

By Observer Staff
| 5:00 a.m. December 10, 2023

Halifax Humane Society President Mike Leonard, Mel Stack and Halifax Humane Society CEO Adam Leath. Photo courtesy of Don Howard

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The Halifax Humane Society recognized local attorney Mel Stack withs its Lifetime Achievement Award during this year's Fur Ball, held at the Ocean Center on Dec. 6.

The gala, which brought together over 450 animal welfare enthusiasts, served as a platform to raise funds for Halifax Humane Society as well as an opportunity to "honor those individuals whose unwavering commitment has significantly impacted the welfare of animals in our community," a press release stated.

Mel Stack Jr., Susan Stack and Mel Stack. Photo courtesy of Don Howard

“Mel has been a consummate leader for the Halifax Humane Society," said Nancy Lohman, board member of the Halifax Humane Society. "His calm and professional demeanor, his dedication, and his compassion have provided the steadfast leadership resulting in excellent operational effectiveness and programming that have ultimately saved the lives and provided forever homes for thousands of animals over his 30 year tenure."

The award honored Stack's commitment to advocate for care and protection of animals in need, the press release states.