The Toronto Humane Society resumed animal adoptions Monday at its River Street location after six weeks in the doghouse.

The facility had closed its doors while the Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigated allegations of animal cruelty.

A raid by the OSPCA on Nov. 26 shed light on longstanding financial, sanitary and organizational shortfalls. Humane Society president Tim Trow and three other senior staff were barred from the building and later charged with animal cruelty following the OSPCA’s investigation.

Allegations of poor maintenance of animal health brought the THS’s no-euthanasia policy into question, with some former THS staff saying in December it overwhelms the shelter’s resources and leads to the neglect and suffering of sick animals.

THS spokesperson Ian McConachie said the board is in the process of hiring a new director who will review all THS policy, including its policy on the complex issue of pet euthanization.

The THS recently also had to curtail its policy of spaying or neutering every animal that passes through its doors, a policy some animal activists feel is essential to managing homeless pet populations.

OSPCA spokesperson Rosaline Ryan says for now the focus is on resuming normal adoption services at the River street shelter.

“The past month (of collaboration between THS and OSPCA) has been challenging,” said Ryan.

But Ryan says the outlook for the coming year is positive.