Guelph Humane Society’s Happy Tails Gala raises $110,000 to give animals in need a second chance
November 10, 2026
GUELPH, Ont., (November 10, 2026) — The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) raised $110,000 at its 2026 Happy Tails Gala to help vulnerable animals get the care they need.
The November 7th gala brought 250 guests to the Delta Hotels by Marriott Guelph Conference Centre. Presented by GoWylde Real Estate, Casino Royale: License to Give was a James Bond-inspired evening built around a purpose that reaches well beyond the ballroom: making sure GHS is ready when an animal needs help.
“What makes this extraordinary is that our supporters give so much to animals they may never meet, whose stories they may never hear,” Lisa Veit, executive director of the Guelph Humane Society, told guests. “That generosity means we are ready to help when an animal arrives frightened, injured or alone.”
Guests walked the red carpet, tried their luck at casino games and raised their paddles in the live auction. At their tables, guests found animal case files that brought the evening’s theme into the work of the shelter. The files showed what it takes to give an animal a second chance, from the first veterinary exam through the days or weeks of treatment and daily care that follow.
GHS cares for 1000s of animals each year. Gala proceeds will help cover the cost of surgery, medication, food and shelter so each can get treatment when they arrive, the time they need to recover, and the second chance they deserve.
“We are incredibly grateful to our presenting sponsor, GoWylde Real Estate, and extend a special thank you to our emcee, Billie Holiday from Grand 101.1, our auctioneer, Robert Millburn, and all of our sponsors, guests, volunteers and supporters who helped make the evening such a success,” said Veit. “When the next animal comes through our doors in need of care, we’ll be ready to help because this community showed up for them.”
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About the Guelph Humane Society:
The Guelph Humane Society advocates for all animals, and in particular those animals whose lives it can influence, through care, education, community support, protection, and leadership. Founded in 1893, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for approximately 3,000 homeless, stray, injured and abused animals each year in Guelph and Wellington County. GHS is a registered charitable, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. Visit www.guelphhumane.ca to discover more.
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Media Contact:
Jane Dawkins
Director Communications and Community Engagement
Guelph Humane Society
519-824-3091
