Etobicoke Huamne Society - Events

Pooches & Puddles Dog Wash

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:30:40 GMT

A fundraising event for the

Etobicoke Humane Society

Sunday June 6

9a.m. to 3p.m.

hosted by
Starbucks Coffee

on the Queensway (Chapters parking lot across from Sherway Gardens)
(Raindate: Sunday June 13)

Average donation level for dog-washing starts at $10-$15 depending on the size of dog, it's up to you!

Also featuring:

FREE refreshments for people and pooches
FREE colouring books and bite prevention demos for kids
FREE pet behaviour demos by expert staff
FREE advice at the vet corner

Foster Parents Needed

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:42:55 GMT

If you would like to help our animals but you're not necessarily ready for the full leap into ownership you can help by signing up to be a foster parent.

Due to specific health needs, having been rescued from a traumatic or neglectful situation, or because they're not dealing well with shelter life some animals need more TLC than others.

Due to the recent multi-cat hoarding cruelty case we are in desperate need of foster homes for cats. Please call our office at (416) 249-6100 and leave a message on the cat adoption line if interested in fostering a cat, or the dog adoption line if interested in fostering a dog. Please also see our 'Adopt A Pet' to see bios for the cats that are currently in need of a foster home.

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France

Valentine's Cat Rescue Continues

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:43:03 GMT

** Media Release dated February 18, 2010**

As of February 18, over 40 cats and kittens have been removed from "deplorable" conditions at a central Etobicoke home. The Etobicoke Humane Society, which is now full, is urgently seeking foster parents, adoptive homes, and financial support.

According to Jennie Grado, Volunteer Adoption & Surrender Coordinator, "The Etobicoke Humane Society does not euthanize any animal due to lack of space. Due to the large total number of felines that we have been dealing with since the Valentine's weekend rescue began our shelter is full. We can't take in more animals until we have more foster homes or until more of our cats are adopted. We are appealing to the public to reach out to help us help the cats already at our shelter, and the new ones that have come in from such horrible conditions."

If you would like to adopt or foster a cat for the Etobicoke Humane Society, an all-volunteer registered charity, please call (416) 249-6100. Donations can be made through our website, mailed, or dropped-off in person at 1500 Royal York Road, Suite E, Toronto, On, M9P 3B6.

As previously reported on February 13, an Etobicoke Humane Society Cruelty Agent, Jerry Higgins, removed 28 cats from a central Etobicoke hoarding situation in "deplorable" conditions. At present 21 of those cats are in the care of the Etobicoke Humane Society while 7 went to another shelter.

Since then approximately 25 additional cats have been removed by Etobicoke Humane Society volunteers, and by staff of Toronto Animal Services.

Says Higgins "We knew there were at least 4 more cats in the house, and suspected there might have been more but because of the terrible conditions and need to remove the first 28 we couldn't search for more at the time. We issued OSPCA orders for them to clean the house and get veterinary care for the cats. We knew that we'd be back to check on compliance."

On February 17 Helder Faria, another Etobicoke Humane Society volunteer Cruelty Agent, went to the home for an investigative follow-up. The conditions were still far from tolerable, and they had not complied with the order for veterinary care. Said Faria, "The conditions were still intolerable. There was so much debris in the house that it was hard to even find the cats. Everywhere you looked you saw cockroaches crawling on the walls and ceiling. It's not a humane way to live - for humans or animals. And we suspected that another full-out search would reveal even more cats or kittens."

Faria was correct. On February 17 a team from Toronto Animal Services conducted a large-scale search of the house and removed at least 13 additional cats and kittens. According to the OSPCA Act, all cats will be seen by a vet and receive recommended treatment.

EHS CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR NAMED OSPCA VOLUNTEER AGENT of the YEAR

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:02:32 GMT

Cruelty Investigator NAMED

OSPCA VOLUNTEER AGENT of the YEAR

(Nov. 5, 2009, Etobicoke). The ETOBICOKE Humane Society (EHS) is proud to announce that one of its Cruelty Agents - JERRY HIGGINS - has been awarded the Terry Looker Volunteer Agent of the Year Award by the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA).

EHS President William Blain, says: “We’re thrilled for Jerry. This is an amazing feat and well deserved. Jerry has always gone above and beyond and is a huge asset to EHS as is our whole cruelty team. The cruelty area is one that deals with the bad more than the good. Our agents put themselves in very risky situations at all hours of the day and night. They are a tremendous asset and are a shining example of why the Etobicoke Humane Society is what it is.”

OSPCA Chief Cruelty Inspector, Hugh Coghill states: “Agent Higgins has been a sterling example to all volunteer Agents with his dedication to the cause and willingness to commit long hours in very difficult circumstances, all to help animals”.

The Etobicoke Humane Society and Alliston & District Humane Society should both be very proud of Jerry – they are both very lucky to have him as a volunteer.”

Higgins, having been trained and licensed by the OSPCA, has been an OSPCA cruelty agent for more than 2 years ,and has been with the Etobicoke Humane Society since December 2008.

Higgins, reflecting on this award and his service as a Cruelty Agent, said: “I'm thrilled with receiving this award. Being an unpaid volunteer is hard work long hours and very rewarding. I do it for love of the animals.”

Under the OSPCA Act, Animal Cruelty Inspectors and Agents are at the front of the fight in protecting animals throughout Ontario, responding to more than 16,000 animal cruelty complaints annually. When they encounter violations of animal protection laws, they can issue orders, remove animals and lay charges under Canada’s Criminal Code. When enforcing animal-cruelty laws, the OSPCA Act gives Agents and Inspectors the same authority as police officers.

It’s Up to the Public. According to Higgins, “We rely on the public. Currently, the OSPCA Act does not give Inspectors and Agents an automatic right of inspection; this means we need “cause” before we can investigate. For that, we have to rely on the public to report suspected animal cruelty, abuse, neglect and abandonment. Reports should be made to their nearest Ontario SPCA branch or affiliate, Crime Stoppers or police.”

In Etobicoke, if you suspect or observe animal cruelty, please contact the Etobicoke Humane Society, 416-249-6100, and give the information to an office volunteer, or leave a message on line 3.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

To arrange an interview, or for further information, please contact

Maria Barnes, PR/Education Coordinator, Etobicoke Humane Society,

416-252-8778; 40acrewoods@rogers.com

NEW DOGS OFF LEASH AREA PROPOSED

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:39:13 GMT

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
DOGS OFF LEASH AREA
PROPOSAL COLONEL SAM SMITH PARK
( R . L . C l a r k Water T r e a t m e n t P l a n t )

An area of Colonel Sam Smith Park has been assessed for suitability
for dogs off-leash activities. As such, City of Toronto representatives
are hosting a public information update meeting to:

Review final design of the area
Follow up on previous discussion items
Discuss next steps

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Date: Monday, December 7, 2009
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: The Assembly Hall,
1 Colonel Sam Smith Park Dr,
East Room
If ASL Interpreting or Attendant Care Services are required please contact
Aydin Sarrafzadeh at 416-392-0582 or asarraf@toronto.ca by November 20.

Please leave your dog at home. Thank you

Flyer is attached

Councillor Mark Grimes' Office

Ward 6, Etobicoke Lakeshore

City Hall
100 Queen Street West, Suite C48
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2

Tel: 416-397-9273 Fax: 416-397-9279
www.markgrimes.ca

Councillor Mark Grimes is committed to building a community with an active, liveable lifestyle. Etobicoke Lakeshore offers its residents and visitors the beauty of waterfront parks, a flourishing arts community and the use of outstanding recreational facilities.