TORONTO, ON. – July 15, 2024 – As the summer temperatures rise, Toronto Humane Society is excited to announce the launch of the Summer Chill Shop, dedicated to keeping shelter animals cool and comfortable. This campaign aims to provide refreshing, pet-friendly treats to furry friends, ensuring their well-being during the hottest months of the year.

“Our shelter animals deserve to enjoy the summer just as much as we do,” says Melissa Shupak, Director of Animal Sheltering at Toronto Humane Society. “With the Summer Chill Shop, we’re offering delicious, safe frozen treats to help them stay cool and happy. We invite the community to join us in this effort by purchasing these treats for our shelter animals.”

By supporting the Summer Chill Shop, the community can help provide refreshing treats to the animals in Toronto Humane Society’s care. Contributors will receive a thank you email along with heartwarming photos and a video of the animals enjoying their cooling summer delights. It is a wonderful way to see the direct impact of support and share in the joy of the shelter animals.

The organization is also sharing a pet-friendly frozen treat recipe that you can try at home for your dog or cat!

Frozen Treat Recipe for Pets:

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup of unsweetened coconut yogurt
2. 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
3. 1/4 cup of unsweetened sunflower seed butter (ensure it does not contain xylitol)

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
2. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays or silicone molds.
3. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
4. Serve to your pet as a refreshing treat on a hot day.

In addition to sharing tips for summer treats, Toronto Humane Society is also sharing tips on foods to avoid that can be harmful to pets!

Foods Harmful to Dogs and Cats:

1. Chocolate
2. Grapes and raisins
3. Onions and garlic
4. Alcohol & CBD (unless prescribed by your veterinarian)
5. Caffeine
6. Xylitol (found in some nut & seed butters and sugar-free products)

Toronto Humane Society urges all pet parents to be mindful of these harmful foods and ensure their pets’ treats are safe and nutritious.

About Toronto Humane Society
Toronto Humane Society’s mission is to improve the lives of animals. The organization excels in all ways an animal shelter should, with industry-leading shelter care, veterinary services, animal training and behaviour consultations. Toronto Humane Society believes in the importance of the human-animal bond, finds new homes for thousands of animals and helps keep families together.

Toronto Humane Society is more than an animal shelter. They are an educational resource and support system, a leading voice in animal welfare and accessible care. The organization is also a centre of excellence, a space where best practices and boundary-pushing knowledge meet with unyielding optimism and a love for animals to create something special. Toronto Humane Society is like no other. For more information, visit www.torontohumanesociety.com.

For more information, or to arrange an interview please contact Lucas Solowey at communications@torontohumanesociety.com or call 416-392-2273 ext. 2196