New Digs for our Dogs
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. […]
Read More2019 Pet Photos with Santa
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 […]
Read MoreWhat to do If Your Pet is Lost
Unfortunately, accidents happen and our little fur-babies become lost. We’d like to provide some advice on how best to handle the situation. Paperwork and microchip info First thing to do is locate their paperwork and have their microchip number on hand. If you’re in Toronto, report the missing animal to 416-338-PAWS (7297) and 311 to […]
Read MoreBest Doggy Day Trips from Etobicoke
Waterfall Walk in Hamilton, Ontario Over 100 gorgeous waterfalls are scattered throughout Hamilton, Ontario, just 45 minutes west of Etobicoke along the QEW. If your dog is able to tackle uneven terrain, you might spend a day exploring the forested trails that weave around Hamilton’s famous falls. One notable walk—aptly named The Ancaster Village Waterfall […]
Read MoreLeptospirosis and Puddles
Lepto what?? Leptospira is a bacteria that both wild and domestic animals can carry and is spread through their urine. Leptospirosis occurs after an animal drinks contaminated water, or an open wound comes into contact with fluid infected with Leptospira. Puddles can be a source of Lepto, and although it’s more common in rural areas, […]
Read MoreOctober is Black Cat Awareness Month!
Black cats come in all shapes and sizes, with all different kinds of personalities just like other cats. But they’re less likely to get adopted because of their colour. We saw this happen first hand when we helped with a hoarding situation in March of 2019. We took in 41 cats from the home, and […]
Read More5 Tips to Get a Cat Into a Carrier
Cats don’t always like to do what they’re told, so when it comes to getting them into a carrier, it’s not an easy task. As an animal rescue, we often have to get scared, sick and traumatized cats into carriers – usually for vet visits – and we’ve developed a few tricks over the years. […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Rachael Simpson
This month we are excited to celebrate our amazing volunteer, Rachael Simpson. Rachael has been with EHS since 2017 and makes a big contribution to the shelter. We can’t thank her enough for all her hard work and dedication. Check out our interview with Rachael below! How did you hear about EHS? I found […]
Read MoreLeashes by the Lake presented by Freedom Mobile at Lakeshore Mimico
Thank you for making Leashes by the Lake a success! The 9th annual Leashes by the Lake on September 21st was an overwhelming success! Mother Nature was on our side as the sun was shining and we had one last taste of summer weather for our Pet Fest and Walk-a-thon. We were so thrilled to […]
Read MoreStudent Volunteer Opportunities
If you’re in grades 7-12 and looking for an animal-related volunteer opportunity, Etobicoke Humane Society has a Student Volunteer Program that you can participate in! The program offers a variety of different opportunities to get your required 40 volunteer hours and help cats and dogs in need. Details on the Student Volunteer Program can be […]
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