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THS commends PJ's Pets on eliminating puppy sales |
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 PJ's Pets and Pets Unlimited announced recently that they will no longer sell puppies in any of their stores and instead focus on assisting pet adoption services in SPCAs, shelters and rescue groups across the country, a move the Toronto Humane Society (THS) fully supports.
"We are absolutely delighted that PJ's Pets and Pets Unlimited have decided to stop selling puppies in their stores," says Christopher Barry, Interim CEO at THS. "This initiative will deter the breeding of puppies for sale in pet stores and give hundreds of homeless pets and shelter animals a better opportunity to find a home. We encourage more stores to follow their example."
The THS hopes to partner with a local PJ's Pet store so that the shelter can profile its adoptable animals, educate the public on the issue of homeless and abandoned pets and increase adoption activity.
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Back-To-School Garage & Bake sale |
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 The THS will be hosting a Back-To-School Garage & Bake Sale on Sunday, September 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for some shopping, coffee, delicious home-baked goodies and/or to visit the animals!
Items for sale will include new and gently used kitchenware, home décor, dishes, sports equipment, pet accessories, toys, hardcover books and jewelry. All proceeds will go directly to THS. The garage sale will take place at 11 River Street in the rear garage of the building.
Anyone interested in helping out can donate items by dropping them off at the front desk at 11 River Street during regular business hours. (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 12-7 pm, Thursday & Friday 12-8 pm and Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.)
See you all there! |
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Kitten foster parents needed |
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 We are currently in need of foster families for our shelter kittens. Some of these adorable little guys and girls are only two days old, ranging to up to four weeks, and need foster parents who can feed them every two to four hours depending on their size. It would be a three to four week commitment (ideally six weeks or until they are big enough for adoption). The THS will provide all of the supplies needed to do the work. During the course of this foster period, the kitten(s) would come into the shelter at least once for a check up with the vets and for vaccinations. Training on caring and feeding kittens is provided by shelter staff.
If you are interested in becoming a kitten foster parent, please contact Shannon Caulfield at
scaulfield@torontohumanesociety.com.
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Public Education Evening this Thursday |
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 Visit THS on August 24 for our Animal First Aid seminar, part of our monthly public education evenings. Owners will learn how to prepare for an animal medical emergency and administer basic first aid to dogs and cats. Starting at 7 p.m., this session will be held at 11 River St. in the second floor boardroom and will feature guest speakers Dr. Rock Rock, a THS veterinarian, and Registered Veterinary Technicians Phil Nichols and Makyla Smith, also part of the THS medical team.
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Early bird dog walkers needed |
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 Are you an early bird with a penchant for pooches? If so, our volunteer department is still looking for dog walkers for the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. shift.
In order to volunteer, you must be at least 18 years old, have an up-to-date tetanus shot and experience with large breed dogs. You must also commit to a minimum of two hours each week and be able to commit to volunteering on the same day on the same shift each week.
To volunteer for this shift contact James Planck at jplanck@torontohumanesociety.com. We look forward to having you join our THS volunteer team!
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Visit us at Victoria Park! |
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 Have you visited our Victoria Park branch yet? If not, come by any time between noon and 8 p.m. we are open for the entire month of August for cat adoptions.
You'll find sweet kitties like Fifi (pictured) roaming around just waiting for his forever owner to meet him and fall in love. Fifi was brought into the shelter when her owner had a few major changes in lifestyle and Fifi was having a hard time adjusting. Fifi can be very nervous when placed in new situations or meeting new people and may become fearful. She does warm up quickly if approached with a gentle and experienced hand. Fifi has proven to be a very playful and affectionate girl since being at the shelter. Once comfortable with you, Fifi will cuddle right up to you and even have a nap in your lap. She would prefer to be the only cat in her new home but enjoys spending time with people. Because Fifi can sometimes be startled, she would be best in a quiet, stable home with no young children. Please come in and meet Fifi! |
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Charlotte loves human companions! |
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 Meet Charlotte the sweetheart. She is a 4-year-old Shepherd mix who came to the THS from the Quinte Humane Society where she was surrendered. She is a bundle of energy and loves the company of her human companions. However, Charlotte's life has been uprooted in recent years, and as a result, she can be a little overprotective of any space that she has claimed as her own. For this reason, Charlotte cannot go to a home with children and would do best in a house rather than an apartment. We think that Charlotte would succeed most with an experienced owner who has dealt with fearfulness and anxiety in dogs before, as she can react unpredictably in new situations, and will need someone by her side to help guide her in times of uncertainty. If you love Charlotte's adorable mug as much as we do, come down and see her in person! She'll be waiting! |
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Join Our Save The Animals Team As A Monthly Donor Today! |
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| For only 60 cents a day, you can provide animals in need with the steady support they count on. |
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Science Diet Pet Food is now available for sale at our 11 River Street Shelter. All profits from sales go to The Toronto Humane Society! Thanks, Hill's!
Hill's® Science Diet® "Second Chance for Love" shelter program has partnered with us and is donating pet food for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies being cared for here at the Society. |
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Find Pets. Adopt Pets. Shop Pets. Talk Pets. Live Pets!
www.petango.com |
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Have a question? Click here to visit our new "Question & Answer" page.
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