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ANNUAL REPORT

2018

The year 2019 will be a momentous year for the Guelph Humane Society. Not only will we be reflecting back on an incredible 125 years of service to the communities of Guelph and surrounding townships, but we’ll be looking forward to a bright future in a new building. So it seems 2019 will be a year with lots of celebrating!

Guelph is a progressive community with civic leaders that made sure that there has been an important focus on the welfare of animals among us, ensuring that day in day out, we cared for and nurtured them in the best ways possible. For 125 years, 365 days a year - over 45,625 days to be precise. Imagine!

Think about that legacy of caring, of hoping, and of the compassion that has existed in our community. This community, and especially you, right now, are the local benefactors of all that hope, care and compassion. Imagine harnessing that legacy and moving us forward proudly, into the next

century of our existence. Tackling new challenges, but relentlessly remaining focused on the welfare of the creatures that have made our lives better and enriched our existence beyond measure.

And as you consider that legacy I hope you will do what you can, either through a personal contribution, or through sharing stories with your colleagues, friends, families and neighbours, to gather the support we need to build a community animal centre that will shelter and support us for our next 125 years of giving back to the community. Help us to build on our history and ensure the Guelph Humane Society has a bright future!

Cheers,

Shane BatemanChair of the Board

A MESSAGE FROM: Adrienne McBride Executive Director

A MESSAGE FROM: Shane BatemanChair of the Board

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

2018 has been a tremendous year of looking back at our 125 years of history serving the animals and people of Guelph and Wellington County. We celebrated our success in style with more than 200 guests at the Royal Enchantment Gala – which raised over $75,000 in support of the animals we care for so dearly!

It was also an exciting year of looking forward at the Guelph Humane Society’s (GHS) future. Lots is changing in the animal welfare sector. The homeless, neglected and abused animals that arrive at GHS are more likely to be older, have complex medical needs, or simply require more time in our care. With this in mind, we finalized the plans for our new facility. The design at its core focuses on reducing animal stress, while they spend time receiving care at GHS. You can learn more about the exciting plans on page 8.

2018 was also a year of continued growth. GHS was recognized for our work with local wildlife and awarded a Leadership & Innovation Award from Humane Canada. We launched our Pets In Transition Program to support women fleeing domestic violence, and started a spay and neuter program for all our adoptable rabbits. As you read through this annual report, I hope you will see examples of how we are protecting our community’s most vulnerable animals and be truly inspired. It takes commitment and passion to make a real difference. Our team of dedicated staff are on the front lines every day. They rescue neglected animals. They

reunite pets with owners. They work tirelessly to find every adoptable animal a loving home. Our staff educate people of all ages on what it takes to care for pets. They organize microchip clinics, fundraising events and foster homes. Most importantly, they fill 500 Wellington Street West with warmth and brightness, which is felt by the animals and people alike. Without their hard work and dedication, GHS’s success would not be possible. I am in awe of our team every day.

I want to also take this opportunity to thank our compassionate volunteers, who inspire me every day with their commitment to making our community a better place for all animals. Our sincere thanks also goes out to our tremendous community partners, our donors and sponsors - we celebrate our achievements because of your generosity.

As always, I am truly inspired by this community and its commitment to our vision – a world where all animals are treated humanely, with respect and compassion.

Yours with gratitude,

Adrienne McBride

PS. My family also added a new furry member in 2018! Pickles, a sweet stray kitty, who won my heart the moment we met in the cat intake room.

EXECUTIVE: Shane Bateman, ChairStephanie Sutherland, Vice-ChairClare Wooding, SecretaryLinda Murphy, Treasurer

DIRECTORS: Linda CastonJennifer D’AntonioPeter TescheKatie MacDonaldRandy ValpyTroy FordGloria Kovach

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A MESSAGE FROM: Shane BatemanChair of the Board

DIRECTORS: Linda CastonJennifer D’AntonioPeter TescheKatie MacDonaldRandy ValpyTroy FordGloria Kovach

WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION IN ACTION

Thank you to all of our volunteers who help our animals feel loved, cared for, and comforted.

Putting our values to w

ork.OUR VISIONWe envision a world where all animals are treated humanely, with respect and compassion.

OUR MISSIONWe advocate for all animals, and in particular those animals whose lives we can influence, through care, education, community support, protection, and leadership.

Together we can make a difference.Our volunteers help us to do more everyday. We are grateful for their work and dedication. They help us carry our mission into action every single day.

Volunteers, like Debbie (pictured), are committed to their roles. Debbie works primarily with small animals and cats. She dedicates several hours each week of her personal time to clean, feed, socialize, and give love to our small animals. On top of her in-shelter volunteering, Debbie is a trusted foster parent who takes on animals who need more attention than most.

THANK YOU DEBBIE AND ALL OF OUR FANTASTIC VOLUNTEERS!In 2018, we continued these crucial volunteer roles:• PetSmart Cat Helper• Wildlife/Animal Driver• Administrative Support• Event Support

Interested in volunteering?Contact volunteer@guelphhumane.ca or call 519-824-3091.

“I volunteer because I felt I always should

have worked with animals and now I’m so pleased to find my calling and get to love

a variety of animals every week.”

-Debbie, GHS volunteerfor over 3 years.

Debbie, avid GHS volunteer with Louise, Guinea Pig.

Mika, adopted in 2018.

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COMMUNITY IMPACT

YOUR SUPPORT IS SAVING LIVES

RESCUING VULNERABLE ANIMALS

ADOPTIONSCats ...............................829Dogs ..............................148Small Animals ............148Farm Animals ............... 16

TOTAL 1,141

Charming Houdini, adopted 2018.

193# of Orders*

Issued

*An order is issued by an OSPCA Agent or Inspector if that Agent or Inspector has reasonable grounds for believing that an animal is in distress and requires immediate attention.

PROVIDED EMERGENCY BOARDING

for

70 animals

Rescued

87animals

from cruelty and neglect

pets MICROCHIPPED at clinics

REUNITED

86 lost pets

383 investigated

concerns

686follow-up on concerns

Protecting vulnerable animals is our core mission at GHS. Our Ontario SPCA Agents respond 365 days a year to calls about animals in distress – in the city and county. While most of our enforcement work focuses on pet companions, our Agents also respond to concerns about horses, chickens and pet pigs. Our Agents enforce the Ontario SPCA Act and the cruelty provisions of the Criminal Code. They have specialized knowledge on animal laws and animal health, and are well-connected with the health, social service, veterinary and policing agencies within Guelph and Wellington County. Their important and necessary work has long been supported by our generous donors.

In 2018, 87 animals were removed by our Agents from conditions that no animals should ever have to endure. Wayne, a sweet young cat (pictured right), was one of those animals. Our OSPCA Agents found Wayne abandoned and scared in an empty apartment. He was all alone and in deplorable conditions, without food or water. He was at severe risk of starvation and dehydration. We don’t know how long Wayne lived liked that, and we are not sure how he survived. What we do know is that Wayne did not deserve to be treated this way.

Wayne, like all animals who are removed by our Agents, received immediate veterinary care. He hada long road ahead to rebuild trust

in humans again, and was placed in a committed foster home to give him time to recover. Wayne also received all the necessary medical care like vaccines, microchip, and neuter while in the care of GHS.

Thanks to our Agents’ diligence and our committed donors, Wayne is now a happy, playful cat, who is immensely loved in his new home.

Stories like Wayne’s make us at GHS believe in beautiful‘Happy Tails’!

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Wayne

In 2018, we took in

1,246 wild animals who were sick, injured

or orphaned in Guelph and

Wellington County.

“Our animal welfare heroes deserve national recognition, and Guelph Humane Society is one of the heroic Canadian organizations creating innovative new programs to improve animal welfare,” says Barbara Cartwright, CEO of Humane Canada.

In 2018, GHS was honoured to receive a Leadership & Innovation Award from Humane Canada (formerly the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies) for our work with wildlife in our community. The award was presented at the National Animal Welfare Conference in April 2018. In recent years, GHS has dramatically increased the number of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife it has taken in, while also focusing

efforts on public education and awareness. A GHS staff committee manages a triage system for incoming animals, and is responsible for the care, feeding and short-term housing for wildlife. Transport to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator is only possible thanks to our network of volunteer wildlife drivers.

PETS WHILE THEIR OWNER TRANSITIONED TO A VIOLENCE-

FREE LIFE.

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In 2018, we educated over 450 children in our community about animal welfare.We have camps, birthday parties, and Junior Humane Club for kids to participate in!

The new Pets in Transition program was launched in 2018. In collaboration with Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis and Community Veterinary Outreach, the innovative program provides confidential foster care for the pets of women fleeing violent situations – thereby helping survivors and their pets to find safety. The foster caregivers complete specialized training in caring for animals who may have experienced violence.

Domestic violence and animal abuse often co-occur. Yet, very few domestic violence shelters in Canada allow pets, so many women leaving abuse face a difficult choice – stay in a violent home with their pets, or leave them behind. The program has already helped 15 pets in our community.

GHS is incredibly grateful to PetSmart Charities of Canada, theGuelph Community Foundation,

and our community of donors for their generous support of Pets in Transition.

AWARDED NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR WILDLIFE PROGRAM

HELPING PETS AND WOMEN FLEE VIOLENCE TOGETHER

EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION

TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD VISIT:

guelphhumane.ca/education

Our programs allow children to interact with many kinds of animals—such as pigs, mice, rats, dogs, cats, a bearded dragon, bunnies, guinea pigs, a gecko and so much more—teaching them to treat animals with empathy and compassion.

WE CARED FOR

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Glory, a gorgeous grey and brown tabby cat, got her name because of her fighting spirit. She was brought to GHS as a stray, after being found hit by a car. Sadly, no one came forward to claim her.Glory was immediately sent to an emergency vet clinic for an assessment.

The vet identified that she was suffering with a herniated bladder, and extensive injuries to her body. Glory required emergency surgery to fix her injuries, and start her long road of healing. Once Glory was stabilized and recoveringwell from her injuries, she needed an

additional surgery to remove some painful teeth, that were likely broken during her accident. Throughout her recovery, Glory spent time in a loving foster home being pampered.

This affectionate cat healed well after both surgeries, and returned to the vet clinic that had lovingly provided her surgery – this time to find her ‘Happy Tail’ as their satellite adoptable pet! All this treatment is thanks to generous Duke’s Fund donors. GHS was ecstatic when Glory found her new, loving home quickly.

EMERGENCY CARE SUPPORT

GLORY

STITCHStitch, an 8-year-old, spunky Jack Russell/Miniature Dachshund, came into our care when his owner could no longer care for him. We immediately noticed that Stitch was in a lot of pain, and so uncomfortable he could barely urinate. We took him straight to the veterinarian for diagnosis.

The vet clinic discovered that Stitch had a big problem - a severe blockage with two (2) painful bladder stones. He required an immediate cystotomy to remove the stones and alleviate his pain. Upon further diagnosis

and examination, it was discovered that Stitch also had a tumor on his spleen that needed removal, and an untreated eye condition. Thanks to generous donors to Duke’s Fund, Stitch received all the medical care he needed.

Throughout his care, Stitch remained a playful, excited and loving guy! In total, he spent six (6) months with GHS, before finding the perfect ‘Happy Tail’! He was adopted by a wonderful family, who immediately made him feel comfortable, and most importantly, loved.

DUKE’S FUNDDuke’s Fund was established in 1995 for donors to fund specialized veterinary care for shelter animals in need. GHS cares for thousands of animals each year, many that require costly medical treatments. With generous donations to Duke’s Fund we can provide extensive medical care for animals in need.

YOUR HELP SAVES PETS’ LIVES WHO HAVE NO ONE ELSE.

48 animals, receiving emergency

Stitch playing outside.

Glory getting snuggles.

In 2018, Duke’s Fund supported

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care totalling over

$40,000.

Glenn Goddard and Maureen McCafferty are foster care volunteers who have made a huge difference in the lives of pets in our community. They also have a senior dog of their own, Winston. Winston is an 11 year old puggle and has comfortably assumed the role of grandfather to any fosters that come into their home.

Glenn and Maureen fostered five dogs in 2018 who needed a loving home to help address behavioral challenges or medical needs. They even had a kitten who had an eye infection.

Thanks to Glenn and Maureen, all five of their foster dogs and the kitten recovered, and were adopted by new loving families:

• Bert, a timid Chihuahua, who needed a confidence boost;• Timmy, a peppy Pomeranian mix, who needed help with behavioural challenges;• Mowgli, a sweet senior poodle/Terrier mix, who was diabetic;

• Royal was co-fostered. She made headlines in our community when she was found in deplorable condition in Exhibition Park in August 2018, and;• Finally, Sammy, a lovable pug needing lots of veterinary care as a result from severe neglect.

Thank you to Glenn and Maureen, and our hundreds of foster families who are helping the most vulnerable animals in our community!

Glenn and Maureen are also donors to our new building. Their generous gift will support the outdoor classroom. As one of the first to invest in our new home, we’re so grateful for their dedication.

DONOR SUPPORT MAKES OUR

WORK POSSIBLE!

GHS does not receive government funding. GHS is contracted by the City of Guelph, the Township of Centre Wellington, and the Township of Guelph-Eramosa to provide provincially mandated animal protection services.

Any fees associated with providing the animal control service contracts do not support the activities of the humane society, such as extensive medical care, spay and neuter surgeries, microchipping, training, enrichment and pet adoption. These services are supported by generous donors in our community.

2018 FOSTER CARE175

foster homes

9species received

foster care

DUKE’S FUND RECIPIENTS RECOVER IN FOSTER HOMES

620animals

received foster care

TYPES OF ANIMALS WHO RECEIVED FOSTER CARE:Rabbits, dogs, cats, lizards, cockatoos, guinea pigs,

hedgehogs, tropical fish, and rats.

1893 LEGACY SOCIETYCreate a legacy for animals in our community, by leaving a larger gift in your Will than may have been possible during your lifetime.

MONTHLY GIVING:SUPER PAWS CLUB!Monthly donors are part of an exclusive club of animal rescuers. They are truly saving lives all year long!

HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS: RESPONDING QUICKLY TO OUR MOST URGENT PRIORITIESYour gifts enable spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchips, and lots of love from our dedicated staff.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING FOSTERS!

Glenn, Maureen and their dog Winston.

VISIT guelphhumane.ca TO LEARN ALL THE WAYS YOU CAN GIVE!

Timmy, one of Glenn and Maureen’s foster dogs.

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THANK YOU to the generous donors

who supported our new home in 2018!

Robin AngellJoanne BachJoan BleachMichelle BorysenkoLinda CastonLisa CunninghamBrenley DiFrancoKen DodgeElspeth DurwardDiane GilbertsonGlenn Goddard and Maureen McCaffertyBarbara HallettJacqueline LoftKatie MacDonald and Stephen MatusiakLori and Scott MacEwen

Kerry McCarlMary McLellan Beck Cathy MitchellMary MitchellDeborah NewellEdward ParsonsMargaret PeterPetSmart Charities Canada Joyce SooJulian StilesThe Truscott Family Broden Wainberg-Wilson, Micki and NolanBetty and Brooks Wickett Blair WilsonClare Wooding

Land has been purchased at 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd. Building plans are ready. The new facility will transform the health and well-being of animals during their stay with us…animals who have no one else to turn to. The new facility design will reduce pets’ anxiety during what can be a very stressful time – waiting to meet their new loving family. It will also ensure optimal health with up-to-date sanitation capabilities. Lastly, it will allow us to greatly expand our community outreach and humane education programs thanks to a large community space.

Together, we can Unleash Hope in our community!

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TODAY.View our campaign video and information about naming opportunities at:guelphhumane.ca/get-involved/our-new-home

CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN HOW YOU OR YOUR COMPANY COULD

CONTRIBUTE TO THIS EXCITING PROJECT!

UNLEASHING HOPESeparate entrance for animals arriving into care.

Community space for expanded programming, including dog training, more kids programs and other community outreach.

Frieda, adopted 2018, came to GHS when she had no one else.8

Backyard chickens require vet care and special requirements.

BACKYARD CHICKENS DESERVE THE “PET” TREATMENT TOOOver the last few years, chickens have been clucking their way into Guelph backyards, which means they have also been finding their way into GHS’s care. In fact, in 2018, we cared for 15 chickens (along with some ducks and pigs, too!). Many of these chickens were strays found roaming in our community, and others were surrendered when their owners could no longer care for them.

While chickens can make a wonderful addition for those who wish to have poultry companions, producing a regular source of fresh eggs from their own backyard, chickens also require specialized care, feed, and housing. We are fortunate to have by-laws that allow residents to keep poultry on their property with certain requirements, of course. Backyard chickens should be treated like any other owned pet and should have regular vet care, food, water, and a specialized shelter that includes a nesting area and several perches.

GHS is happy to report that we have great success adopting chickens into caring and loving homes – like we do for all animals in our care. We have a vast network of farm animal sanctuaries and hobby farms, which helps get chickens, and other farm animals, into

their new homes quickly. Our goal is always for chickens to go on to live free-roaming on a farm setting, with a caregiver who truly appreciates their uniqueness.

For GHS, the intake of chickens has its challenges. Our current facility was not designed to house poultry, or any farm animals for that matter! We have become very creative

at accommodating them in our space, and always ensure they are comfortable and safe in our care, while they await a new home to call their own.

In our new facility (see pg.8 for details), GHS is excited to have a dedicated farm animal space that is designed to house

chickens and other small farm animals, such as ducks, pigs, and even goats or sheep. This new space will include an indoor/outdoor chicken coop with roomier accommodations, so the birds can have more space to perch and explore, access to natural light, and the ability to choose when they want to spend time outdoors.

So, while chickens continue to increase in popularity across our urban landscape, GHS will help to ensure that they receive the expert care and positive outcomes that they so deserve!

WE ADOPTED

16FARM ANIMALS

IN 2018

BIG CHANGES FOR SMALL ANIMALS

SMALL DOMESTIC ANIMALS ADOPTED

IN 2018:

14817 SPECIES

OF SMALL ANIMALS RECEIVED

CARE

In 2018, all rabbits in GHS’s care were spayed or neutered before

adoption – bringing GHS in line with best practices in rabbit care, and helping to reduce the number of

unwanted rabbits in our community.

Beethoven, rabbit, adopted in 2018.

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Rose and Blanche snuggling.

Cobalt hanging out.

GIFTS OVER $500Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1189Morley AshtonLaurie BarclayDiane Bell-SmithThe Benjamin ProjectBirmingham Retirement CommunityDouglas BirnieMelanie BraidenHelen BrimmellLorraine Bruce-AllenCaissa LLPDavid CallaghanCastlemore Dental - FergusLinda CastonDorothy ComfortBlair CudmoreWilliam CunninghamTerry DavisLori DeanDavid and Ruth DeGeerKari DelaneyJames DennisJill DickKen DodgeJohanna Margaretha DrentersBrenda FitzGeraldGambit Industrial Health and Safety ConsultantsBrenda GasparettoCarmela Van De GeynLisa GroulxDoreen HammondR. HayesBrett and Darlene HillierDagny IngolfsrudJones No Frills Store #3493Jim KearnsLoreen KellyBarry and Marilyn KinnonBruce KnackKortright Hills Public SchoolMonica LandoniBen MathersKurtis McBrideDaniel Zanyk McCormackJacqueline L MeronOntario One CallEdward ParsonsRobert and Nadine PeelMargaret PeterJim Pietrangelo and Danielle Kinnear-PietrangeloAlexandra PositanoCandace RaymondRBC Foundation

April RestelliFiona RintoulRiot AxeRiverHouse Condominium ResidentsCynthia RobinsonRoyal CaninThe RuBow Family FoundationIris SawickiFrederick SeymourSifton Properties LtdAnne Marie and Stephen SimsHeather Solie Insurance AgencyRita Sorensen, CIPSt. John’s-Kilmarnock SchoolStephen StepinacDeb Lobbezoo and Richard SweeneyTagsForHope IncCharanjit TalwarSteve and Marlene Truscott and FamilyMeghan WallerJack WeinerKatherine WhiteDavid and Lillian Wilson

GIFTS OVER $1,000Darren BenisonKaren BrockMarita CampbellAaron and Jan DoumaTiffany DurziEpiphany ApparelFarm Mutual Reinsurance Plan IncKaren FarranSusan GoslingJanet GreenwoodBarbara HallettJean HigginsAndrew HoggHydro One IncLorna KearnsKaren and Wayne KelleherMichael KlagesKroeker Farms LtdJohn and Kristin LaingLoblaws IncLoft 199Professor Kenneth McBeyKatie MacDonald and Stephen MatusiakTanya MacLaurinAnne MacleanAngelo MarcatoKeizo MaruiHartwig and Paola MayerPure Source - NOW Health GroupSarah PurtonJoan RobinsonRug and WeaveGerald Schwartz

Murray and Jessica ShortMark and Brenda SippelDonna StewartNicole StortiniFrancis TaponBrenda TaylorCraig TownsonLisa VeitMonica and Gary VeitVillage Cigar and Barber ShopTina Widowski and Nathan PerkinsZehrs Markets - Clair Rd

GIFTS OVER $2,500Mary McLellan BeckSharon Carere-HassonErnest CashubecDean and Leslie DajkoGlenn Goddard and Maureen McCaffertyPatricia IngLori and Scott MacEwenLisa McAughey and Don DennisonPhyllis McCulloughPureBitesThe Go Wylde Team - RE/MAX Real Estate CentreMary RichardsonSkedaddle Humane Wildlife Control IncRyan Truscott and Shane BatemanWellington Laboratories IncWellington Veterinary Services

GRANTS RECEIVEDThe Guelph Community FoundationPetSmart Charities Canada

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS!

Donor support rescues thousands of animals every year.

PLANNED GIVINGEstate of Susan Jessica CarlyleEstate of Isobel ClarkEstate of John CounsellEstate of Richard Earl GoyEstate of Edna Annie JonesEstate of Georgia Ann LilleyEstate of Francis Duncan MacDonaldEstate of Ethel Henrietta MillerEstate of Laurene PattersonEstate of Alton Beverley RoyEstate of Linda SmithEstate of Joyce Loreen Woodhouse

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to donate today!

Commitment, leadership, creativity, and compassion. These qualities are demonstrated time and again by our donors. Every year we celebrate the generosity shown by individuals and organizations within our community, who give a voice to vulnerable animals. Patricia Ing is no exception. She has been a generous and dedicated donor to GHS for many years. Animals have played an important part of Patricia’s life and that motivates her to give back to those animals who do not have a loving home yet.

For as long as Patricia can remember, she has loved being around animals, even when she was growing up in England. She currently enjoys the company of two

rescued Shelties – Bruce and Barkley, and has also had cats and horses in the past. Patricia notes that pets are wonderful, relaxing companions that make a home feel complete. She believes that dogs (and

all pets) understand people, and hers even sing to her, always making her smile! Patricia knows that what you give, you will get back in love and companionship from your pets.

It is community members like Patricia that help make GHS’s work, advocating for animals through

care, education, community support, protection, and leadership, possible. We are so grateful for Patricia and donors like her.

Patricia Ing with Taffy, Bruce, and Barkley.Sadly, sweet Taffy passed away this winter.

YOURGIFTS makingIMPACT Your generosity makes a huge difference for animals in our care. The following are examples of our Highest Priority Needs and how your gifts help an animal:

DONORSPOTLIGHT Patricia Ing

From all of us at GHS, thank you!

Annualvaccinations

$50

Incoming care for neglected animals

$100

X-rays and pain medications

$250

Blood work and sedation for veterinary procedures

$500

“Guelph is my community and GHS does a great job of looking after people and animals. The staff are friendly and I appreciate the Humane Education work that they do as well. It’s so important to teach children how to be compassionate to animals.” - Patricia Ing, long-time GHS donor

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P.O. Box 684500 Wellington St. W.Guelph, ON N1H 6L3

Ph: 519-824-3091Fax: 519-824-3075

General Inquires:info@guelphhumane.ca

Charitable Registration #:119236305RR0001

guelphhumane.ca

On Saturday, November 3rd, we hosted “A Royal Enchantment Gala”, an elegant evening of sharing stories and raising funds to support GHS! With over 200 guests joining us at The Old Quebec Street Shoppes, we celebrated our 125th anniversary with messages of hope for all animals in our community.

GHS is proud to have raised over $75,000 in support of our animals, including a generous gift of $25,000 from the Truscott Family for the new building.

A HUGE thank you to our sponsors, staff, gala committee members, volunteers, attendees, and supporters for helping to make this event such a great success.

JOIN US for our largest fundraising event of the year!

Saturday, November 9th, 2019at Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre

More information online at: guelphhumane.ca/calendar-of-events/

The Truscott Family’s generousdonation to the new facility.

The Old Quebec Street Shoppes

CELEBRATING OUR 125TH ANNIVERSARY

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST!Don’t miss out on animal stories, updates on our new building, news, events, and so much more!

Royal, GHS Alum, adopted 2018.

2018 GALA SPONSORSDr. Barry White and FamilyAlliance RoofingAvison YoungCremasco Partners IncDowntown Guelph Business AssociationIntrigue Media Solutions IncJ. David McAuley Architect IncPennine Security SolutionsPinetree Pet Care Centre LtdRen’s Pets DepotRLB LLPSV LawSynergenicsT.G. Colley & Sons LimitedTD BankWayne Pitman Ford Lincoln Inc

Felix and Sophie, GHS guests.