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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our annual holiday campaign is here! If you’re looking for a meaningful gift for the animal lover on your holiday shopping list, we have the Pawfect Gifts for the Holidays. Through this campaign, gift packages for pets in need can be purchased in honour of someone on your list. These packages will contribute directly to […]
Transforming an Old Kennel At the end of September, our volunteers took on a major project at the shelter—a complete renovation of our dog area. We’ve always prided ourselves on giving our animals large and comfortable enclosures, but our dog kennels had seen better days and it was time we gave our pooches an upgrade. […]
Come have your pet’s photo taken with Santa! For a minimum $10 donation, you’ll receive a professional photo with Santa, and all proceeds will go to the Etobicoke Humane Society. This year we have four different dates: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH - PET VALU 125 The Queensway (near Parklawn) 11 am - 3 pm SATURDAY, DECEMBER […]
Trick-or-treating Halloween can be a fun event for kids and adults. The costumes, the treats – what’s not to like? Well, if you have a sensitive dog or cat, you might do them a favor and separate them from any high-energy activities at this time of year. When it comes to trick-or-treating, think twice about […]
