Meet Gramps!
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 […]
Read MoreCautions for the Changing Seasons
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 […]
Read MorePet First Aid Awareness
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, […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Shelter Update
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 […]
Read MoreOur New EHS President
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 […]
Read MoreHow To Plan For a Vacation When You Have Pets
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 […]
Read MoreGet Your Move On Fundraiser Success!
We Raised $26,000 for EHS! In June and July, we challenged our supporters to get moving and raise funds for EHS with our Get Your Move on campaign. Like a virtual walk-a-thon, participants raised money in exchange for doing any type of exercise they chose. We want to thank everyone who took part, as well […]
Read MoreGet Your Move On to raise funds for EHS!
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 […]
Read MoreHow international dogs come to EHS
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 […]
Read More6 tips for trimming your cat’s nails
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 […]
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