Thank you for attending our Virtual Open House on August 26!
We had an amazing time at our first ever Virtual Open House! We were thrilled to see approximately 200 people joined through Zoom or watched on Facebook Live and we received great questions throughout the chat. We introduced our supporters to a tri-pawed dog named Tilley, Stryker the puppy and numerous cats, including two adorable […]
Read MoreYou’re invited to our Virtual Open House on August 26!
Our Open House is going online! We’re following physical distancing rules and inviting you into our shelter through the magic of Zoom and Facebook Live. Meet some of our adoptable animals and learn more about how we rescue cats and dogs who are in need of new homes. At our Open House, our President, Cristina […]
Read MoreSend Dad an eCard for Father’s Day and donate to EHS
Give your dad something special this year! Send a virtual eCard to show him you care while supporting EHS dogs and cats this Father’s Day. Simply make a donation, and send an eCard to a special dad in your life. You can add a personalized message in the form below. All donations will go towards […]
Read MoreIntroducing the Pawsitivity Challenge!
We have an exciting new fundraising activity for our youngest supporters! The Pawsitivity Challenge is an activity-based fundraiser for kids, that gives them a chance to raise money for EHS, while learning valuable lessons about how to care for animals. The Challenge is simple: kids gather donations from sponsors for completing activities or tasks related […]
Read MoreEHS Needs Your Help
Introducing the Give What You Can campaign! Like everyone, our shelter has been impacted by COVID-19. To help ensure we’re able to continue caring for our animals, we’ve launched the Give What You Can campaign! While our shelter has reserves in the bank to ensure we’re able to weather difficult times, we rely on various […]
Read MoreMother's Day Fundraiser
Virtual Flowers for Mother's Day Mother's Day is just around the corner! This year, do something extra special and send your mom a virtual bouquet of flowers to celebrate her, while also supporting EHS cats and dogs in need. Simply make a donation, and send a virtual bouquet of flowers as an eCard to a […]
Read MoreWhat We're Doing to Respond to COVID-19
Important notice about EHS due to COVID-19 Update | 04-21-2020 Our cats and dogs are thriving since being moved into foster homes several weeks ago. We’re continuing to receive many heartwarming photos and stories of timid animals gaining confidence and enjoying time in their loving home environments. Although it’s reassuring to hear and see how […]
Read MorePOSTPONED | EHS Bowl-A-Thon
Update on our Bowl-a-thon Due to the continued uncertainty with COVID-19, and restrictions on non-essential businesses, our Bowl-a-thon is unfortunately being postponed until further notice. The loss of this event will affect our fundraising, as we rely on events like this to raise thousands of dollars for the shelter. But rest assured, we’re working on […]
Read MorePolar Paws Trail Race 2020
Support EHS at the Polar Paws Trail Race We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been chosen as the charity partner of the Polar Paws Trail Race 2020, happening Saturday, February 29 in Durham Regional Forest. This event includes a 5K, 10K and 25K winter trail walk/run race through single and double track trails. It’s a […]
Read MoreHearts for the Humane Society!
Between now and February 14, show our shelter animals some love by buying a paper heart! Hearts be posted on a wall in our shelter and are available for $5, $10, $20 or more. Choose to put your name on the heart, or even the name of a beloved pet or an animal from our […]
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