Because of the generous support of our donors, our Hope for the Holidays campaign was a huge success! We’re still counting all the donations that came in but we have exceeded our target of $150,000, which means we’ll be able to continue providing high-quality care to the cats and dogs that come into our shelter. […]
Thank you to all the adorable pets who were entered in the 2021 Cutest Pet Photo Contest. Out of the 61 entries, our top three winners are: Tucker the dog Kona the dog Theo the cat Congratulations to Tucker, Kona and Theo for being so adorable. We want to thank everyone who submitted their pet […]
Pet Photo Contest We want to see your adorable pets! Enter our Cutest Pet Photo contest today for a chance to win a first prize valued at $250 — as well as bragging rights — while also supporting EHS. Each photo entry is $10, and you can enter as many photos as you like. Then […]
Double your impact by supporting EHS on Giving Tuesday! On November 30, if you make a donation, your dollars will go even further to help our rescue animals. Thanks to the generosity of some matching donors, the first $12,500 in donations received on Giving Tuesday will be doubled. As a no-kill shelter, we believe every […]
Take Part in Our Hope for the Holidays Campaign 2021 Help contribute to our largest fundraiser of the year! As a small, independent shelter, we rely entirely on fundraising and donations to care for our shelter animals. Last year, we raised approximately $150,000 which went directly towards the care of our animals and the operation […]
We're Coming Back! Almost 18 months after we moved our animals into foster homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re taking the first step towards returning to regular operations. Our shelter still remains closed to visitors (except by appointment), but we are bringing some animals back into the building, along with minimal volunteer shifts. We’ll […]
Tips on Avoiding Issues Are you returning to the workplace? Are you concerned about your dog’s behaviour in your absence? A change in your dog’s routines can create the symptoms of dog separation anxiety. Your dog experiences real stress during your absence if not prepared. Separation anxiety shows itself through symptoms like excessive salivation, barking, […]
Cats with Extra Toes Have you ever heard of a polydactyl cat? Maybe you’ve heard them referred to as Hemingway cats or mitten cats. These are special kitties that have an interesting quirk - extra toes. Cats normally have five toes on their front paws and four on the back. But sometimes, due to a […]
Introducing Sylvia Kocsondy We’re happy to announce Sylvia Kocsondy as the new President of EHS. Sylvia is no stranger to EHS as she’s been the Managing Director of Programs and Operations for almost two years, overseeing the Dog and Cat teams, facilities, office team and more. During her time as a volunteer, Sylvia has been […]
Taking Care of Your Pet While Away Going on vacation this summer? As a member of your family, your pets need to be taken care of when you’re away so it’s important to have a plan in place before escaping to the cottage. First thing, think about whether or not you can take your pet […]
