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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Visit While dog parks are a great way to help your pup socialize and burn off some energy, they can sometimes be sites of trouble. Below, we’ve outlined some rules all owners should follow in order to make the best of the experience for both you and […]
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 […]
