Guelph Humane Society

Thank you to Alliance Roofing Canada one of our "Dachshund through the Snow" Holiday matching campaign sponsors. Every $1 you donate until December 31st = $2 to help animals in need in our community. Don't wait, donate today! #WeLoveAnimals #GuelphGives https://guelphhumane.ca/donate-online/

Show that you care with a GHS face mask! Not only will these 3-layer masks help keep you and those around you safe, but by buying a GHS mask, you are helping make a difference in the lives of the animals in our community. Purchase your mask today at https://guelphhumane.ca/ghs-online-swag-shop/!... . . . #WeLoveAnimals #FaceMask #ShowYouCare See more

This holiday season your gift will have double the impact to help pets like Butterscotch! Will you make a gift today to help thousands of animals like Butterscotch this holiday season? Donate today at https://guelphhumane.ca/donate-online/ . .... . #Donate #WeLoveAnimals #ThankYou #Gift #GuelphGives #HolidayMatch See more

Thanks to the generosity of PetSmart Charities, our Pets in Transition (PIT) program has expanded over the last year to include a partnership with CMHA Waterloo Wellington. Not only is the PIT program available to help women fleeing domestic violence, protecting the essential human-animal bond, but the program is now able to support CMHA clients who are hospitalized. Learn more: https://guelphhumane.ca/get/how-to-help/pets-in-transition/ #PetSmartCA

#WILDLIFEWEDNESDAY #DYK squirrels can have two litters each year? Squirrels will have one litter of babies in the spring, and generally will have another litter of babies in the fall. If squirrels have nested in an inconvenient location, do not move the nest yourself. Instead, try these humane harassment techniques from Toronto Wildlife Centre to encourage mom to move her & her babies elsewhere: http://ow.ly/sW3m50CjWZp ... Need some professional help? Our friends at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control can help safely remove unwanted guests. . . . #Wildlife #WeLoveAnimals #Squirrel #Nesting #Guelph #WellingtonCounty

Pet of the week: GINNY! Ginny is a very sweet girl who enjoys her cuddles and head scratches. She likes to help her foster family find the perfect scratching spot behind her ears, before curling up beside them for a nap. Interested in this beautiful lady? Learn more about GINNY here: https://guelphhumane.ca/adopt/pet-of-the-week/ #PetoftheWeek

#DYK contrary to what cartoons have told us, rabbits do not live off carrots! Carrots are high in sugar and should only be fed as a treat to your pet. Although it shouldn't make up the majority of Bella's diet, carrots are definitely the way to her heart and she will gladly accept any carrot treats you give her. Interested in adopting Bella? Read her full bio and learn all about our COVID-19 adoption process here: https://guelphhumane.ca/adopt/available-animals/... . . . #WeLoveAnimals #Rabbit #Bunny #AdoptMe See more

Continuing with #AdoptASeniorPetMonth, we'd love for you to meet Tullio! Tullio is the definition of a lap cat. He is a calm, yet curious gentleman who prefers to spend his days relaxing on or next to his humans. Tullio is looking for his cat-tirement home to be fully stocked with yummy cat food and treats. If you are interested in adopting this sweet guy, be sure to check out his full bio: https://guelphhumane.ca/adopt/available-animals/ ... . . . . . #adopt #seniorpet #cat #weloveanimals See more

#TuesdayTails Spring (now Roo) has fully recovered from a leg amputation from being hit by a car, and has blossomed into a sweet, playful, confident kitty! Her favourite things include: catnip bubbles, wand toys, sleeping in the sun, playing with her big brother, and snuggling up in bed to watch Planet Earth with her Meowmie. Do you have a GHS pet? Submit their #HappyTail here: https://guelphhumane.ca/adopt/happy-tails/ .... . . #kitten #snuggle #play #happytail #adopted #weloveanimals See more

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Did you know that we have a Pets in Transition (PIT) program that helps support women who have pets and are experiencing violence? Our PIT program offers free temporary emergency foster placement, as well as veterinary care, for the pets of women seeking shelter from domestic violence through Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. Learn how you can help. #PetsInTransition

#TriviaTuesday ANSWER: C) 3000 Every year, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for approximately 3,000 homeless, stray, injured, orphaned, abandoned and abused animals each year, throughout Guelph and Wellington County. From kittens, dogs and rabbits to snakes and birds, we help all animals! #DYK GHS is a registered charitable, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. As such, we depend on your donations and private funding to support ...our important work. Help support the care of our community's animals by donating today at https://guelphhumane.ca/donate-online/ . . . #WeLoveAnimals #Guelph #WellingtonCounty #DonateToday See more

#TuesdayTails Donna (now Penelope) was adopted in September as a shy little kitten. Now she's a playful kitten who loves to play all day, and then snuggle all night! Do you have a GHS pet? Submit their #HappyTail here: https://guelphhumane.ca/adopt/happy-tails/ .... . . #kitten #snuggle #play #happytail #adopted #weloveanimals See more