The calendar contest is an exciting way to celebrate your amazing pet while fundraising for the most vulnerable animals in our community.
Here’s how to get started:
1) Take a clear photo of your pet. Check out our photo taking tips HERE.
2) Write a fun, short bio sharing what your pet means to you and your family.
3) Go to 2022 GHS Calendar Contest website and register your pet. There is a $20 registration fee, which will kick-start your voting with 20 votes ($1 = 1 vote). All funds raised in the calendar contest will go towards the highest priority needs at GHS. Before entering you pet make sure you read the contest rules HERE.
4) Share your contest page with friends and family through your social media channels! Donations made in support of an animal are valued at one vote for every $1.00 donated. Those who donate $20.00 or more will receive a tax-receipt.
5) The Top 12 pets with the highest number of votes will win a spot in our 2022 calendar. The pet with the most votes will win the front cover image of the calendar & a GHS prize pack!
6) The contest runs all of May!
Contest Opens: Sat. May 1, 9am. Register online.
Contest Closes: Mon. May 31, 8pm
Winning photos will be taken Saturday, June 12th by Laura Wombwell Photography. A backup date for the photoshoot will be Saturday July 10. (due to COVID-19, this date may be subject to change).
Please ensure you are available for these dates prior to entering, or email events@guelphhumane.ca if you have concerns.
Place your pre-order by Wednesday November 29th to ensure you get your favourite poinsettias! Thinking of adding something "pawsitively" festive to your home for the holidays? Now you can get into the festive season while helping vulnerable animals in our community! How to order...Read More: Visit our online sales website GHS Plants for Paws Poinsettias Holiday Sale Tickets, Tue, 14 Nov 2023 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite Place your pre-order by Wednesday November 29th by clicking the 'get tickets' button to ensure you get your favourite poinsettias! Get your favorite colour of poinsettia for the holidays. All three options come in 6" and 10" pots. There will be some extra plants available with all extra poinsettias sold on a first-come first-served basis. Pick-up Date: Join us for GHS Paws & Poinsettias Plant Sale on Saturday, December 2nd during our Deck the Paws Holiday Open House from 11:00am to 2:00pm Located at GHS 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd. 100% of the proceeds will be donated back to the animals in our care. Please Note: There are no refunds on plant orders. If you are not able to pick up your order on December 2nd, please contact Events@guelphhumane.ca. Poinsettias are mildly toxic if ingested and will cause nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms. Please keep your poinsettia out of reach of your pets! Thank you for your support in helping the vulnerable animals in our community this holiday season.
Love animals? So do we!! Join us for a fun paint night at the Guelph Humane Society. $15 from each ticket will go towards helping vulnerable animals in our community through the GHS. Paint your own "Wandering Star" masterpiece, no experience necessary. We will take you through step by step and yo...Read Moreu get the added fun of using modelling paste for this class. And you may even get to meet a pawsitively adorable animal up for adoption. Come with friends, family, make it a date night, or just enjoy some me time. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023 @ 6:30pm Guelph Humane Society – 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, Guelph Note: add desired number of seats to your cart, and complete payment. A confirmation email will be sent to you immediately. There are no physical tickets. Coupon codes not valid for this event.
Join us at the Guelph Humane Society for our Holidays Adoption extended hours events starting November 30th. The GHS will be extending hours and will be open from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm for adoptions and animal viewings on Thursday November 30, December 7, December 14 and December 21 to help send a...Read Mores many animals as possible home for the holidays this year. Stop by and meet with our adoptions team, as well as the many cats, kittens, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs and even mice that are available to adopt. Or shop our Catmas Marketplace in our Happy Tails Boutique to find that purrrfect gift or stocking stuffer for the pets you have at home. All proceeds go to provide care for animals in need. Question? Please email info@guelphhumane.ca or call 519-824-3091
GHS would like to invite you to join us in the festive fun at our Holiday Open House! Saturday, December 2ND 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd Come and enjoy holiday treats, meet the animals in our care and take an exclusive behind th...Read Moree scenes tour of GHS! Exclusive Tours of the Building Visit our Small Animal, Cat, and Dog Adoption Rooms and meet all our animal friends who are waiting for their new families! Come meet our staff and see behind the scenes on a tour of GHS! The tours will be available by walk-ins. Please check in with our Welcome Booth o be directed to the Tour Station. Holiday Happy Tails Boutique Visit our indoor Holiday Retail space for some great gifts for your pets or animal-lovin’ family and friends. Browse our selection of pet collars and leashes, GHS swag, poinsettias, and handmade gifts. GHS calendars and holiday ornaments are also available! Outdoor Winter Wonderland Stroll around our outdoor area and visit our GHS Holiday Light installation generously donated by Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. Poinsettias & Pick-up and Day of Sales Thank you everyone who has pre-ordered poinsettias to support the animals in our care. IF you are still looking to be “pawsitively” festive GHS will be selling extra poinsettias at the Holiday Open House while quantities last. Calendars and holiday ornaments will also be available at the event. We look forward to seeing you there for all the festive fun!
Join us at the Guelph Humane Society for our Holidays Adoption extended hours events starting November 30th. The GHS will be extending hours and will be open from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm for adoptions and animal viewings on Thursday November 30, December 7, December 14 and December 21 to help send a...Read Mores many animals as possible home for the holidays this year. Stop by and meet with our adoptions team, as well as the many cats, kittens, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs and even mice that are available to adopt. Or shop our Catmas Marketplace in our Happy Tails Boutique to find that purrrfect gift or stocking stuffer for the pets you have at home. All proceeds go to provide care for animals in need. Question? Please email info@guelphhumane.ca or call 519-824-3091
Join us at the Guelph Humane Society for our Holidays Adoption extended hours events starting November 30th. The GHS will be extending hours and will be open from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm for adoptions and animal viewings on Thursday November 30, December 7, December 14 and December 21 to help send a...Read Mores many animals as possible home for the holidays this year. Stop by and meet with our adoptions team, as well as the many cats, kittens, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs and even mice that are available to adopt. Or shop our Catmas Marketplace in our Happy Tails Boutique to find that purrrfect gift or stocking stuffer for the pets you have at home. All proceeds go to provide care for animals in need. Question? Please email info@guelphhumane.ca or call 519-824-3091
Join us at the Guelph Humane Society for our Holidays Adoption extended hours events starting November 30th. The GHS will be extending hours and will be open from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm for adoptions and animal viewings on Thursday November 30, December 7, December 14 and December 21 to help send a...Read Mores many animals as possible home for the holidays this year. Stop by and meet with our adoptions team, as well as the many cats, kittens, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs and even mice that are available to adopt. Or shop our Catmas Marketplace in our Happy Tails Boutique to find that purrrfect gift or stocking stuffer for the pets you have at home. All proceeds go to provide care for animals in need. Question? Please email info@guelphhumane.ca or call 519-824-3091