October 2024 Featured Pets: Celebrity Edition
This October, we're shining the spotlight on two of our most charming and lovable stars: Clooney and David. These furry celebrities are ready to steal your heart and find their forever homes! Meet Clooney, 6 years old Clooney is a Sharpei/Lab/Mastiff mix, who came to us from an overcrowded shelter. Like his namesake, George Clooney, […]
Read MoreEHS June 2024 Featured Pets
Meet Gravy, 2 years old While we can never get enough of him, we can’t figure out why Gravy is still with us at EHS. When he arrived from another full shelter, Gravy immediately showed us how unique he is (no, it's not just his name). From his looks to his friendly curiosity, Gravy has […]
Read MoreA life-saving procedure for Moira the cat
In late fall 2023, an undersized young cat named Moira came into our care from a municipal shelter. She was at risk of being euthanized because of chronic diarrhea and vomiting. She was a year old, but weighed the same as a five or six month old kitten. We knew she needed vet care, and […]
Read MoreVolunteer 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 […]
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