USPCA Chief Resigns After Trustee Departures in Newry

The USPCA’s CEO has quit her job, and this happened as many board members also resigned. Nora Smith, who is from County Down, became the CEO in January 2023. The USPCA now needs a new CEO.

A reporter contacted Nora Smith’s lawyer, who said she resigned on February 6, 2025. They told the Labour Relations Agency about a workplace issue and hope to solve it without going to court.

Nora Smith supported a stray dog named Max, who might be a banned type of dog. This issue is not why Smith left her CEO position. The USPCA board can have nine members, but right now, only three are listed.

A USPCA speaker confirmed Nora Smith resigned and thanked her for two years of work. They wished her well in the future. Four trustees have left in the past year, and the USPCA thanked them too.

The USPCA will hire a new CEO and board members. They will build on the charity’s long history, as the organization has existed for 188 years. They mentioned they are starting a new chapter.