Become a monthly EHS donor We want to go steady with you! As an organization that relies entirely on fundraising and donations, we’re looking for supporters who are ready to commit to a relationship – by becoming a monthly donor. Monthly donations are an important source of funding for EHS, as it’s predictable and allows […]
Send a Valentine’s Day eCard from EHS! If you’re looking for a unique way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day, send an eCard from EHS! Make a donation and help us care for our cats and dogs while also showing your loved one how much they mean to you. All you need to […]
Declawing Cats Is Cruel Declawing cats is an outdated and unnecessary procedure that amputates the cat’s toe at the first joint - thus removing not only the claw but a portion of bone as well. Many provinces in Canada have banned the practice but it’s still allowed in Ontario. Declawing has been shown to cause […]
We’ve got the Pawfect Gifts for the Holidays! Spread some joy this holiday season — while staying physically distanced — by purchasing a shelter pet gift package for an animal lover on your list. We’re hoping to give our shelter pets a warm, happy and healthy holiday this year and need your help. Gift a […]
Spread Joy & Cuteness! We have a winner! Congratulations go out to Charlize the dog as the winner of our first ever Cutest Pet Photo Contest with 1,230 votes. Also taking home prizes are Angel, Laylah, Ella and Zack & Frankie — all cats. We want to thank everyone who submitted their pet and/or voted […]
Thank You! We are so grateful for the generosity of our community. With your help we were able to raise $150,000 toward our Hope for the Holidays Campaign. We are humbled by the outpouring of support we received from more than 1,000 donors who participated in our fundraising activities by buying a calendar, making a […]
Happy Fall We are so grateful to be welcoming the cooler season with all our animals well cared for by big-hearted fosters—and well fed by the enormous amount of food donations we’ve been thrilled to receive. Even though our physical shelter has been closed due to COVID-19, we remain on track to match our 2019 […]
Meet Sheba Sheba came to us when her loving owner had to move to a long-term care facility and she couldn’t go with her. Currently, Sheba lives in a home with a foster parent who reports that she is an absolute delight. Sheba is an eight-year-old tortoiseshell who loves catnip and chin scratches. She’s very […]
The Importance of Spaying & Neutering Did you know that female cats (and dogs) who are not spayed experience heat cycles? This is especially true during mating season. During heat your female cat may vocalize, display uncharacteristically aggressive behaviour, spray urine, become restless and attempt to get outside. Ultimately they are looking to mate. Heat […]
What Causes Allergies & How To Help Yourself While our furry friends are great company, unfortunately they’re not everyone’s ideal companion. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as many as three in 10 people with allergies also have allergic reactions to cats and dogs, with cat allergies being twice as common as […]
