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NEWS RELEASE: Guelph Humane Society celebrates thoughtful couple’s wedding gift

GUELPH, ON (May 16, 2022) – Imagine celebrating your special day, and helping the lives of vulnerable animals in return. That’s what Chris and Melissa Hill have done.

Chris and Melissa are newlyweds. They were married in a small service on May 4th, followed by a reception on May 7th. In between those two dates, they swung by the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) to check out the cat cage they adopted as a celebration of their lives together.

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GHS Growing Garden Plant Drive

Now you can grow your garden while helping vulnerable animals in our community! Join us for the GHS Growing Garden Plant Drive on Saturday, May 14th at our new facility at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd.

100% of the proceeds will be donated back to the animals in our care.

Get your patio ready for summer with four (4) different plant baskets and potters to choose from. All four options will have many different flowers to select, so they are great for any space!

Place your pre-order by May 9th to ensure you get the plants you want! There will be some extra plants available on the day of the event, but they will be sold on a first-come first-served basis.

Please select which plants you would like, complete the registration and payment, and pick up your order at GHS on Saturday, May 14th between 8:00am to 12:30pm. (Taxes are included in pricing.)

Note: there will be no refunds on plant orders. Any of the orders that are not picked up during the plant drive are subject to resale.

Questions? Please reach out to  Events@guelphhumane.ca.

Thank you for supporting the animals in our care!

CLICK HERE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER

NEWS RELEASE: Guelph Humane Society seeking information about abandoned cat

GUELPH, ON (April 19, 2022) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is asking for the public’s assistance in relation to a cat found in the west end of Guelph late Thursday.

A buff-coloured tabby was found in a cat carrier, in a ditch near Whitelaw and Fife by someone passing by. The ditch was full of water, and so the cat was soaked and freezing. This individual removed the carrier from the ditch and called GHS to report it.

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GHS Bottle Drive

The GHS Bottle Drive is back! Our first bottle drive of 2022. Please save up your empties (bottles, cans, wine bottles, etc.) and drop them off at our new building on Saturday, April 23rd between 10am and 3pm.

Date: Sat. April 23, 2022

Time: 10am-3pm

Location: GHS, 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd, Guelph

Our last two bottle drives each raised $1,500 for animals in need. Let’s see if we can do that again!

NEWS RELEASE: Adopt a rescued bunny from the Guelph Humane Society this February

GUELPH, ON (February 1, 2022) – February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, and to encourage more bunny adoptions, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is reducing rabbit adoption fees. Normally $160, throughout the month of February a bunny can be adopted from GHS for just $50 (no taxes or additional fees).

“All bunnies we adopt out are already spayed or neutered,” says Samantha White, Adoption Coordinator at GHS. “A spay or neuter surgery can cost hundreds of dollars, so adopting an already altered bunny can definitely save you money.”

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NEWS RELEASE: Help GHS send 40 animals home for the holidays

GUELPH, ON (December 7, 2021) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is holding its first in-person adoption event since moving into the new facility at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd. The Home for the Holidays Adoption Event is taking place this Friday and Saturday, and GHS has a goal of adopting out 40 animals during the event: 30 cats and 10 bunnies.

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NEWS RELEASE: Help animals in need by adopting a Guelph Humane Society kennel this year

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.”

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GHS Holiday Open House

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!

 

GHS Estates & Planned Giving Seminar, in partnership with RLB

November is Prepare Your Will Month.
This session invites people who are interested in learning how to prepare estate and planned gifts.

About this event

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.

(Image Below: RLB speaker Alex Di Lello, CPA/CA)

NEWS RELEASE: “There’s No Place Like Home” for the Guelph Humane Society

GUELPH, ON (October 1, 2021) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) has launched its third 50/50 lottery today, and it’s expected to be their biggest yet. Compared to the spring and summer GHS lotteries, the “There’s No Place Like Home” 50/50 Lottery is different in two ways: (more…)