It’s that time of year when our clocks go back one hour to standard time, and we get to enjoy an extra hour of sleep. But this can be a little confusing for our furry friends since they don’t know how to tell time. Instead, they go by their body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm. […]
Thank you to everyone that purchased tickets in our first ever 50/50 raffle! Our grand prize jackpot ended up being an amazing $65,190 and we’re excited to announce the winner is Alana E., who takes home half the prize money. The other half will go towards our shelter and will be put to good use, […]
Are you feeling lucky? We’re excited to be holding our first ever 50/50 raffle, with proceeds going towards our amazing cats and dogs. Get your tickets and feel good knowing you’re helping shelter pets, while also having a chance to win the jackpot. Buy your tickets early (to be eligible for early bird prizes) and […]
Fostering is an important part of what we do at EHS. We’ve found that not all animals feel comfortable in a shelter environment and this can mean they’re hiding their true personalities, making it hard for us to get to know them. Right now, we’re in need of foster homes, especially for cats. We currently […]
Lady is a lovely, smart and high energy Rottweiler/Shepherd cross. She's a big dog, weighing in at about 45 kg. She loves all people including children and other dogs. Her two favourite things are to be outdoors and to cuddle and we think she will make someone a wonderful companion. She's been available for adoption for […]
Don’t let his name fool you, Gramps is a playful cat who is still full of energy. He came to EHS after being found in a park last October, but we assume he was a family cat at some point as he’s very friendly. Older cats are often overlooked, but at approximately 11-years-old, Gramps still […]
As the temperature rises and the weather gets nicer, we spend more time outdoors with our pets. With the changing of seasons, our local environment changes too, bringing new dangers into our everyday life. Here are a few tips to stay vigilant and safe as a pet owner: Keep your dogs on a leash Dogs […]
Are you prepared if your pet gets suddenly sick or injured? Many dangers can present themselves in the changing seasons, and we want to remind pet parents to keep supplies on hand in case their animal experiences a sudden illness, injury, or poisoning. It’s easy to put together your own pet first aid kit. Hopefully, […]
Fireworks might be cool to watch for humans, but for our pets, they can be terrifying. The loud and unexpected booms that come with fireworks displays can cause stress, health issues, and dogs can take off running from fright. Many animal shelters see an increase in stray dogs that have run away after holiday weekends. […]
