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NEWS RELEASE: Help the Guelph Humane Society get 40 animals home for the holidays

GUELPH, ON (December 15, 2020) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is hoping to get as many animals home for the holidays as possible. With as many as 40 animals either up for adoption, or soon to be up for adoption, there are cats, dogs, geckos and bunnies looking to spend their first happy holiday with their new family – with the hope of many more happy moments to come.

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NEWS RELEASE: Guelph Humane Society voted Diamond Winner in two Readers’ Choice 2020 categories

GUELPH, ON (November 19, 2020) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is the Diamond Winner in not one, but two categories in the Guelph Mercury Tribune’s Readers’ Choice awards for 2020. GHS was voted number one in both the Animal Rescue and Pet Adoption Services categories.

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NEWS RELEASE – Gifts to the Guelph Humane Society this holiday season will be matched by generous corporate sponsors.

GUELPH, ON (November 16, 2020) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is barking for joy as they kick-start their holiday giving campaign. During this festive and generous time of year, GHS asks you to open your heart and give hope to the most vulnerable animals in our community.

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NEWS RELEASE – The Guelph Humane Society is preparing for a busy kitten season, despite COVID-19 closures

GUELPH, ON (April 30, 2020) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is preparing for another busy kitten this Spring, despite COVID-19 measures in our community. Every year, the humane society cares for approximately 400 kittens, many of whom are sick, injured, or orphaned.

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NEWS RELEASE – The Guelph Humane Society is opening virtual and contactless pet adoptions

GUELPH, ON (April 16, 2020) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to re-open its pet adoptions with an adapted program. The process will be completely contactless, keeping adopters and staff safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, while also giving pets the chance at a loving new home.

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LAST DAY – 2021 GHS Calendar Contest

THE FINAL DAY FOR THE CALENDAR  CONTEST IS HERE!

Contest closes tonight at 8pm!

Share with friends and family through your social media! Donations made in support of an animal are valued at one vote for every $1.00 donated. Those who donate $20.00 or more will receive a tax-receipt

The Top 12 pets with the highest votes ($1=1 vote)  will win a spot in our 2021 calendar. The pet with the most votes will also get the front cover image of the calendar!

The 12 winners with the highest number of votes will be asked to bring their pet to the Guelph Humane Society, 500 Wellington St. W., Guelph, ON, in order to have their pictures taken on Saturday, June 13th by Nicole Buzzing Photography (due to COVID-19, this date may be subject to change). Please ensure you are available for this date prior to entering, or email events@guelphhumane.ca if you have concerns.

 

GET YOUR VOTES IN!

 

*WE WILL BE  UPDATING AS PER COVID-19 UPDATES.

CANCELLED – Adoption Event – PetSmart BIG National Adoption Weekend

Join the Guelph Humane Society at PetSmart for an Adoption Event! Our Adoption Coordinator will be on-site today 11am – 3pm. 

Swing on by PetSmart, located at 183 Silvercreek Pkwy N. Your new best friend could be waiting for you!

CANCELLED – Adoption Event – PetSmart BIG National Adoption Weekend

Join the Guelph Humane Society at PetSmart for an Adoption Event! Our Adoption Coordinator will be on-site today 11am – 4pm. 

Swing on by PetSmart, located at 183 Silvercreek Pkwy N. Your new best friend could be waiting for you!

[CANCELLED] Adoption Event – PetSmart National Adoption Weekend

Join the Guelph Humane Society at PetSmart for an Adoption Event! Our Adoption Coordinator will be on-site today 11am – 3pm. 

Swing on by PetSmart, located at 183 Silvercreek Pkwy N. Your new best friend could be waiting for you!

[CANCELLED] Adoption Event – PetSmart National Adoption Weekend

Join the Guelph Humane Society at PetSmart for an Adoption Event! Our Adoption Coordinator will be on-site today 11am – 4pm. 

Swing on by PetSmart, located at 183 Silvercreek Pkwy N. Your new best friend could be waiting for you!