Volunteer Highlight: Ken Luckhardt
EHS volunteers take time out of their busy schedules to help animals who greatly need it, and we want to take a moment to recognize and appreciate what they do every day to make the world a better place. One of our volunteers, Ken Luckhardt, recently received a prestigious recognition for doing just that in […]
Read MoreIt’s Tick Season
Now that the cold weather is officially over and tick season is here, it’s time to take preventative measures for your pet—if you haven’t already. Everyone is taking advantage of the weather through hiking, camping, or letting their dogs roam outdoors, and that alone can expose them to some natural risks. Many ticks carry diseases […]
Read MoreRecognizing a long-time volunteer
At EHS, our volunteers are a tight-knit and dedicated community. So it is with sadness that we announce the passing of long-time volunteer Doug Evans, who acted as our Facilities Manager, but wore many other hats as well. Doug was perhaps the original Facilities Manager for EHS and only handed off this role last year, […]
Read MoreHappy new beginnings for Gigi!
Our girl Gigi has found a home! Back in February, we featured Gigi for Valentine’s Day so we could find her the love of her life. She was such a friendly and easy-going dog, and we were determined to find her a family. We’re happy to announce that last month, a wonderful couple adopted Gigi, […]
Read MoreEHS April 2024 Featured Pets
Meet Gus, 13 years old Gus is a mature gentleman who has plenty of love left to give. He may be the strong, silent type at first but he quickly reveals his nature as a real cuddlebug, never passing up on an opportunity to snuggle with his family. On a regular day, you’ll catch him […]
Read MoreThe Reality of Animal Rescue
Difficult days and bright sides At the end of February, we worked with Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAW) in Chatham-Kent to take in some of their incoming pets in what turned out to be a bittersweet turn of events. They expected to receive a litter of six puppies. And despite their best efforts, they did […]
Read MoreLet’s go steady for Valentine’s Day
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 […]
Read MoreEHS January 2024 Featured Pets
Meet Max, 3 years old Max is a Husky mix who travelled to EHS from a northern community near Nunavut. He lives in a foster home with another large breed dog, and his fosters have learned plenty about him. Like many Huskies, Max loves to spend time outdoors and with his people and is a […]
Read MoreChange A Pet's Life
Every Animal Deserves A Second Chance Change a Pet’s Life Day is celebrated annually on January 24th, a day to support and encourage the adoption of animals. The day is increasingly important from a shelter perspective. Here are some ways you can make a difference in a pet's life this year: 1. Adopt a Pet […]
Read MoreEHS holiday eCards are here!
Our holiday eCards are here to help you spread some joy this season. If you’re looking for a unique gift for an animal lover on your list, send them an eCard featuring one of our EHS animals. We have six different holiday eCards to choose from, all featuring an EHS cat or dog that has […]
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