GUELPH, ON (November 25, 2021) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is offering the opportunity to not only adopt animals, but to adopt kennels as well. The Happy Tails Begin Here – Kennel Adoption Program allows individuals, groups or businesses to adopt a cage or kennel in the new GHS building on a yearly basis, allowing people to visit the spot they adopt while supporting vulnerable animals in the community.
“It’s another unique way for people to commit to helping animals in our community,” says Jen Fraser, Manager of Donor Relations at GHS. “When you adopt a kennel or cage, you get to customize a plaque that will go on the space you adopt. Not only can you visit to see the plaque – but the public will be able to see it as well.”
You are invited to GHS’s first ever in-person open house at our new building!
Saturday, December 4th
3:00 – 6:00 PM
190 Hanlon Creek Blvd
Check out all the fun things we have in store for you:
Small Group Tours of the Building
Get a sneak peek of our Small Animal, Cat, and Dog Adoption Rooms and meet all our animal friends who are waiting for their new families…who knows, you might even bring home a new furry family member!
The tour ends off in our Holiday Marketplace, where you’ll be able to purchase holiday gifts for your pets, friends, and family (more on that below).
There will be very limited walk-in spots available. Please check in with our Welcome Booth to sign-up.
(SOLD OUT) Pre-register for a tour spot. Spots are limited, pre-book now: guelphhumane.ca/buildingtour
Note: Those who wish to participate in a tour must show proof of full vaccination status & photo ID. Those who are under the age of 12 yrs old or have a valid medical note are exempt from this requirement.
Holiday Marketplace
Visit our indoor holiday marketplace for some great gifts for your pets or animal-lovin’ family and friends. Browse our selection of pet collars and leashes, GHS swag, jewelry, poinsettias, hot chocolate bombs, and handmade gift cards.
Outdoor Winter Wonderland
Stroll around our outdoor areas and visit our GHS booths, all while enjoying some hot refreshments, sweet treats, and live music.
Order Your Poinsettias and GHS 2022 Calendars & Holiday Ornaments
Thinking to add an extra pop of colour to your festive decor? You can pre-order your poinsettias for pick-up during our open house. Both 6″ and 10″ pots available. GHS calendars and holiday ornaments are also available.
Pre-order by Nov 30th: guelphhumane.ca/poinsettia
You can also purchase calendars, ornaments, and poinsettias at the Open House!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Learn more about making a planned or estate gift to a charity, with information from a professional accountant and Guelph Humane Society staff.
This free event is planning to have an in person opportunity at our new building at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd. (max 20 people), as well as streaming online. The date and set up of this event is pending COVID-19 restrictions & registrations.
In partnership with RLB Chartered Professional Accountants. The RLB speaker is Alex Di Lello (CPA, CA), Senior Manager from the Estates team.
Alex will discuss the tax advantages of planned gifts and donations, stocks & securities during your lifetime and in your Will. Every gift makes a real difference in the lives of animals today, and in the decades to come.
Have you planned for your own pet’s future?
The Guelph Humane Society’s Executive Director Adrienne McBride will also be speaking on Pet Stewardship, and how to plan for your pet should they outlive you.
Please note: Visitors must show proof of full vaccination status & photo ID to attend in person. Those with a valid medical note are exempt from this requirement.
“There’s No Place Like Home” Variety Show is the first television event of its kind! It will air on Rogers tv in Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Brantford and Stratford on Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 7pm-9pm. It will also be available to stream live on the Rogers tv website.
Hosted by The Weather Network’s Kim MacDonald, a long-time national television host and animal lover, “There’s No Place Like Home” will feature local musical and dance acts, educational animal segments, and holiday-inspired special moments, all from inside our brand new home at 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard. And to end the show, we will be pulling the winning ticket LIVE on the air for what we hope will be our BIGGEST 50/50 lottery jackpot yet!
We will be selling 50/50 tickets leading up to the show, plus running an online auction. All money raised goes towards the vulnerable animals in our care as they wait for their Happy Tails. Because the animals all know that there’s no place like home.
Learn more at guelphhumane.ca/tv!
While you have the chance to win BIG, the animals get a second chance to find their Happy Tails. That’s what happens when you support the GHS 50/50 Lottery.
The winning ticket will be pulled LIVE on Rogers tv on November 4th during “There’s No Place Like Home”, the two-hour GHS Variety Show.
Get your tickets by 11:59pm on Monday, October 11th for your chance to win the early bird draw prize of $500.
Guaranteed minimum prize of $5,000!
GUELPH, ON (August 10, 2021) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce Meaghan Middleton as the new Chair of the GHS Board of Directors. Middleton, who joined the Board earlier this year, is moving into the role previously held by Dr. Shane Bateman.
“The future is bright for the GHS,” says Bateman, who is stepping away from his role on the board after ten years of service. “There are strong foundations for continued growth and support of our community and those animals and people that need support. The organization is in incredibly capable hands, and I am so excited for the future of the organization.”
The draw for the Father’s Day Push: Draw #1 will take place Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 11:00am.
The draw for the Long Weekend Push: Draw #2 will take place Tuesday July 6 at 11:00am.
The draw for the grand prize draw will take place on Thursday July 15 at 1:00pm.