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Annual Report 2022

2022 has been another banner year for the Guelph Humane Society. We worked hard in our return to in-person events and programs -bringing back in-person Junior Humane Club and Critter Camp, as well as our Happy Tails Gala.  Our GHS Cares Program grew exponentially, providing more than 1,055 days of ...

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2022 has been another banner year for the Guelph Humane Society. We worked hard in our return to in-person events and programs -bringing back in-person Junior Humane Club and Critter Camp, as well as our Happy Tails Gala.  Our GHS Cares Program grew exponentially, providing more than 1,055 days of no-cost boarding and care through our Pets in Transition, Emergency Board and Senior Support programs, helping pet owners during times of crisis, women fleeing domestic violence or individuals hospitalized for mental health or addictions.  We also provided care to a record number of wildlife through our nationally recognized, award winning wildlife care program; found new homes for 872 companion animals; and reduced financial and geographic barriers to access to veterinary care for our community's most vulnerable members through our no-cost spay/neuter clinics.

Check out our 2022 Annual Report for more stories and the impact we have been able to make for our community, together!

Review the 2022 audited financial statements here.

View the GHS 2022 Annual Report online. 

Annual Report 2021

On March 5, 2021, the Guelph Humane Society officially made the move to their new home at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd. The rest of the year was full of exciting "firsts" in the new facility. We helped a record number of wildlife, participated in our first cross-border animal transfer (we brought in six do...

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On March 5, 2021, the Guelph Humane Society officially made the move to their new home at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd. The rest of the year was full of exciting "firsts" in the new facility. We helped a record number of wildlife, participated in our first cross-border animal transfer (we brought in six dogs from Texas!), housed more chickens than ever before thanks to our new Farm Animal Room, and saw domestic rabbit populations boom across the province.

Check out our 2021 Annual Report for more stories from throughout the milestone year!

Review the 2021 audited financial statements here.

ANNUAL REPORT 2020

For the entire world, 2020 was a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything about the way we live, and here at GHS we were greatly impacted. As of March 2020 our in-person volunteer program came to a halt, our doors were closed to the public, and all in-person events and fundrai...

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For the entire world, 2020 was a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything about the way we live, and here at GHS we were greatly impacted. As of March 2020 our in-person volunteer program came to a halt, our doors were closed to the public, and all in-person events and fundraisers had to be cancelled or postponed. Adoptions became "virtual" by April, and they remained that way for the rest of the year.

Our team of essential workers continued to show up every day and care for the vulnerable animals in our community. Despite COVID-19, GHS moved forward as best we could and continued with our plans to move into our new facility in early 2021. Construction continued, rooms were furnished, the parking lot was paved. 2020 was our last year at 500 Wellington Street West, and the table is now set for a bright and transformational future at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd.

Review the 2020 audited financial statements here.

Annual Report 2019

2019 was a banner year of change as we broke ground for our Unleashing Hope New Building Capital Campaign with a transformational $5 million dollar gift and large and small gifts from hundreds of supporters. In addition to our new building, we had the most successful gala ever, with a theme of "Happ...

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2019 was a banner year of change as we broke ground for our Unleashing Hope New Building Capital Campaign with a transformational $5 million dollar gift and large and small gifts from hundreds of supporters. In addition to our new building, we had the most successful gala ever, with a theme of "Happily Ever After" sharing stories of all the animals dear to our heart and raising over $265,000 for our community's animals.

It was an end of an era for GHS in 2019, as the provincial government assumed responsibility of conducting animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect investigations after 125 years of GHS providing this service to the community. We had the privilege of providing guidance and feedback to our provincial government while they developed new legislation for animal protection in Ontario.

We look forward to another exciting year ahead!

 

Review the 2019 audited financial statements here

Annual Report 2018

2018 was an exciting year as the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) celebrated their 125th year serving the Guelph and Wellington County. Our Humane Education is growing, and it is helping children understand empathy towards animals starting from a young age. We also featured our volunteers and fosters as ...

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2018 was an exciting year as the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) celebrated their 125th year serving the Guelph and Wellington County. Our Humane Education is growing, and it is helping children understand empathy towards animals starting from a young age. We also featured our volunteers and fosters as we are so proud of the work they do for our animals and the time they give to our organization.

There has been lots of progress with our plans for our new facility. Overall, we are increasing ways donors can help/support animals and we are constantly striving to develop innovative ways to serve our community.

Stay tuned…as this upcoming year will be a VERY exciting one indeed!

Review the 2018 audited financial statements here

Annual Report 2017

Thank you for your support in 2017! In the 2017 Annual Report, you will find a wide variety of stories about our work. From improved outcomes for wildlife, to saving neglected and critically ill pets, to promoting community-wide cat health. There is also an update about our new building. I know you ...

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Thank you for your support in 2017! In the 2017 Annual Report, you will find a wide variety of stories about our work. From improved outcomes for wildlife, to saving neglected and critically ill pets, to promoting community-wide cat health. There is also an update about our new building. I know you will find a story that inspires you.

Together, we are helping the most vulnerable animals in our community. Thank you!

Review the 2017 approved audited financial statements here

 

Annual Report 2016

In 2016, the Guelph Humane Society played a local leadership role in the launch of Nature’s Canada national Cats & Birds campaign, served as a pilot location for Cat Healthy’s Healthy Adoption Checklist initiative and further developed our local Working Cat Adoption Program. The Guelph Hu...

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In 2016, the Guelph Humane Society played a local leadership role in the launch of Nature’s Canada national Cats & Birds campaign, served as a pilot location for Cat Healthy’s Healthy Adoption Checklist initiative and further developed our local Working Cat Adoption Program.

The Guelph Humane Society expanded initiatives, knowledge and practices on how we can help more injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. In 2016, 3x’s more wildlife animals were successfully transferred to licensed rehabilitation centers than in the previous year.

The Guelph Humane Society took in 23 different species of Companion and Farm Animals in 2016

In 2016, we had a placement rate of 91%, where 1,408 companion and farm animals were adopted, claimed or transferred.

Review the 2016 approved audited financial statements here

Annual Report 2015

2015 was an exciting year full of new opportunities as Adrienne McBride (Executive Director) and Lisa Veit (Associate Director) joined the Guelph Humane Society team. One of our most significant achievements over the past year was implementing the Capacity for Care (C4C) program, a management too...

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2015 was an exciting year full of new opportunities as Adrienne McBride (Executive Director) and Lisa Veit (Associate Director) joined the Guelph Humane Society team.

One of our most significant achievements over the past year was implementing the Capacity for Care (C4C) program, a management tool that helps shelters better meet the needs of cats under their care by using strategies that reduce stress and illness.

Our Barn Cat program has offered a unique approach to improving outcomes for our most difficult-to-adopt felines - such as those that are poorly socialized or have difficult behaviours such as poor litter box habits.

In 2015:

  • 182 Dogs were adopted
  • 638 Cats were adopted
  • 75 Small Animals were adopted