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Guelph, ON (March 14, 2019) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) wants to ensure animals in Guelph and Wellington County continue to be protected, following an unexpected decision from the Ontario SPCA last week to end its work in investigating and enforcing animal cruelty laws. The move will remove authority from OSPCA agents as soon as April 1, 2019, unless the provincial government accepts a three-month transition period offered by the OSPCA.

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GUELPH, ON – February 13, 2018 – The GUELPH HUMANE SOCIETY (GHS) today announced it has received a new $61,562 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada, one of Canada’s leading funders of animal welfare, to help bring low-cost spay and neuter efforts in the City of Guelph, Guelph-Eramosa, and Centre Wellington.

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GUELPH, ON (February 5, 2019) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is celebrating a very delicious month filled with cupcakes and baked goods! February is Cupcake Month and GHS is encouraging you to get involved and help raise money for the most vulnerable animals in our community by hosting your very own Cupcake ‘Pawty’ or bake sale in support of GHS.

GHS is excited to be hosting their very own family friendly Cupcake PAW-ty and Bake sale on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Guelph Humane Society.  It’s going to be a big party with cupcakes and baked goods for sale, a dog trainer (JV Training) showcasing a training demonstration, face painting to transform guests, cupcake decorating, balloon animals, friendly animals and more! Bring your family to 500 Wellington Street West between 11:00am and 3:00pm to get in on the fun.

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Guelph, ON (January 18, 2019) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is once again reminding the community of the extreme danger of leaving your pet outside in severely cold temperatures. GHS advises that pet owners should be aware of the deadly risks to their pets during cold weather and ensure that they are protecting them.

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GUELPH, ON (January 15, 2019) – Guelph Humane Society (GHS) would like to thank its generous supporters, who make saving the community’s most vulnerable animals possible. Last year, GHS appealed to the public for assistance regarding several dogs, who were in desperate need of help. The response we received was amazing and now GHS is excited to provide an update to the community.

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(GUELPH, ON) December 6, 2018 – The Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) seasonal fundraising campaign is well underway. At this meaningful and giving time of year, GHS asks that you open your hearts and give hope to the most vulnerable animals in our community.

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GUELPH, ON (November 30, 2018) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is seeking information about a dog found wandering in the York and Watson Road area of Guelph. The dog was found by a Good Samaritan at approximately 10:30pm at night on Friday, November 23, and brought to the Guelph Humane Society early on Saturday morning. The dog was immediately brought to a veterinarian for medical care.

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Great Dane cross puppy is on the road to recovery!

GUELPH, ON (November 20, 2018) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to report that Bentley, the Great Dane cross puppy, had a successful surgery.  Bentley was found as a stray wondering on Waterloo Ave. in Guelph On October 1^st. He came to GHS suffering from an old, untreated injury, which required extensive surgery. No owner came forward to claim Bentley, so he was named by the staff, and he remains in the care of GHS at this time.

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The Guelph Community Foundation’s generous grant of $9,220 will support a new collaboration of key community partners in social services and veterinary care.

November 8, 2018 (Guelph, ON) – Guelph Humane Society recently received a $9,220 grant from Guelph Community Foundation in support of the new Pets In Transition program. The Guelph Community Foundation is a charitable public foundation whose purpose is to provide leadership in community philanthropy and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Guelph and surrounding areas.

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This Program made possible thanks to a $13,500 grant from PetSmart Charities® of Canada, and the collaboration of key community partners in social services and veterinary care.

Guelph, ON (November 6, 2018)– Guelph Humane Society recently received a $13,500 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada, one of the nation’s leading funders of animal welfare and the human animal bond.

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