Haze Haze is a Tabby who thinks she's a Tortie...and sometimes has the 'tude to match! She has been through significant turmoil in her life, and is looking for a true cat lover who appreciates her many moods and is willing to offer her a forever home. She is comfortable and curious around visitors, and […]
Get Your Move On and help raise funds for the Etobicoke Humane Society! Our Leashes by the Lake event was a staple for EHS, but since we can’t hold our annual walk-a-thon, we want you to join this virtual fundraising event and get active to support the care of our cats and dogs. It’s super […]
Have you ever wondered how we get dogs from far away locations? Our priority is always to assist dogs in our own city, but as there aren’t large numbers of dogs surrendered by their owners, and even fewer are found as strays in Toronto, we’re able to open our doors to dogs from other parts […]
As restrictions continue due to the pandemic, you may not be able to get your cat to the vet for a nail trim. Keeping your cat’s nails trimmed is important as it prevents them from getting snagged on carpets, blankets, or clothing. If you’re considering tackling the task yourself, here are a few tips to […]
EHS is a no-kill shelter, which means we will never euthanize a pet for lack of space. It also means we’re determined to go the extra mile to find homes for all of our pets, no matter how long that takes. Sometimes we have animals in our care that need to find a special home […]
Monthly donations are extremely important to us as we operate entirely from fundraising and donations. We receive no government funding and we aren’t associated with any other large animal rescue groups (such as Toronto Humane Society or OSPCA). Knowing we can rely on a certain amount of money each month allows us to plan for […]
Sometimes we have dogs that come into our care that need some extra time before they’re ready to find their forever family. It’s often due to behaviour issues, possibly from a lack of training, or sometimes it’s due to having a bad experience in life. When we get these cases, we make sure we do […]
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 […]
