Recognizing 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 […]
Read MoreHope for the Holidays 2023
It’s that special time of year! Our Hope for the Holidays campaign is aiming to raise funds to help care for our shelter pets. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and helps to fund a significant portion of our annual budget.
Read MoreOur Cutest Pet Photo Contest is Back!
If you have a photo of your adorable pet that just makes everyone smile, enter it today to our EHS Holiday Cutest Pet Photo Contest! Do you think your pet is the cutest? Do you have the photo to prove it? Enter it into our Cutest Pet Photo contest and have a chance to win […]
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