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Guelph Humane Society Brings Adoptable Pets in Need of Loving Homes During PetSmart Charities of Canada National Adoption Week

To celebrate 25 years of adoptions, PetSmart Charities of Canada encourages pet lovers to make room in their hearts and homes and visit in-store events March 18 – 24.

GUELPH, ON (March 15, 2024) – In partnership with PetSmart Charities of Canada, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) will bring adoptable pets to the Guelph PetSmart Silvercreek location in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 18 – 24, 2024.

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Guelph Humane Society Family Day Weekend Hours

Happy Holidays Guelph and Wellington County. GHS Holiday Hours will be as follows:
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$40,000 PetSmart Charities of Canada grant ensures 598 felines find new forever homes through Guelph Humane Society adoption program

GUELPH, ON (February 16, 2024) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce that close to 600 cats and kittens were able to find their happy tails in 2023 thanks to a $40,000 PetSmart Charities of Canada grant.

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February marks ‘Adopt a Rescued Rabbit’ month with Guelph Humane Society’s ‘Hoppy Tails’ rabbit adoption promotion 

Guelph, ON (February 16, 2024) February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, and to encourage more rabbit adoptions, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is launching a ‘Hoppy Tails’ Rabbit Adoption promotion. For the remainder of February, bunny adoption fees are reduced to just $75, from the regular adoption fee of $160.  All rabbits available are already spayed or neutered and come with up-to-date vaccines. 

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Guelph Humane Society Launches Cupid Treats Campaign for Shelter Animals this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is gearing up to spread love to the animals in their care through a special treat – Cupid’s Treats for Furry Feets. This initiative invites the community to support animals in need while receiving a heartwarming video on Valentine’s Day of an adorable furry friend enjoying their special treat.

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Three baby chicks abandoned in dumpster in Guelph

Three baby domestic chickens were found abandoned in a garbage dumpster behind an apartment building on Speedvale Avenue West in Guelph at approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 25th.

An Animal Services Officer from the Guelph Humane Society responded to a call from the building manager who found them.

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Dog in snowy field.

Guelph Humane Society Holiday Hours

Happy Holidays Guelph and Wellington County. GHS Holiday Hours will be as follows:
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Donations to Guelph Humane Society Doubled Until Nov. 28 

GUELPH, ON (November 27, 2023) — Donations made towards the Guelph Humane Society will be doubled until midnight Giving Tuesday on November 28.

“If you’ve ever thought about donating to help Guelph and Wellington County’s most vulnerable animals, this is a great time to make a difference,” said Lisa Veit, GHS Executive Director. “Animals arrive at GHS in need of hope, care and compassion each day, and it is only because of the kindness of our community that we can be here for the animals with nowhere else to go.” 

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More than $135,000 raised to help our community’s most vulnerable animals at Guelph Humane Society’s Happy Tails Gala

GUELPH, ON (November 10, 2023) It was a paw-sitively enchanting evening with 300 guests attending the Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) Happy Tails Gala – Mardi Paws Masquerade, proudly presented by Speedy Auto Service Guelph.

Held on November 4 and focused on making connections ‘From Hope to Home’, the evening showcased the instrumental role GHS provides each day in meeting the needs of our community and raised more than $135,000 in net proceeds to support animals with nowhere else to turn.

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Sad news to share about Archie

It is with a heavy heart that I share some sad news about Archie, the beloved kitten that our entire community rallied behind when he came into GHS’s care just before Thanksgiving Weekend.

While Archie’s prognosis was initially promising, he passed away earlier this week.

Archie was so special to us, and to all of you, and the support of our community allowed us to provide vital veterinary care to address the serious injuries he suffered after being hit by a car. Archie initially recovered well following surgery to repair his fractured jaw. He subsequently suffered a ruptured bladder that developed the following week and we provided a second emergency surgery to repair it.

We are heartbroken that despite our dedicated efforts, Archie developed complications that he was unable to fight through.

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