The day to day operations of The Toronto Humane Society emphasize the shelter and return of lost pets, care and hospital services for abused and abandoned animals, adoptions to good homes, and wildlife rehabilitation and release.
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- Founded:
- February 24, 1887
Toronto Humane Society Ontario Heartworm Urgent Call to Action Toronto – The THS supports the urgent call to action to combat the heartworm crisis in Ontario made yesterday by the Hamilton Academy of Veterinary Medicine (HAVM) and the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). Heartworm can be painful, treatment can be risky and extensive, and the epidemic likely to haunt pet owners by infecting dogs and wildlife for decades to come.
Toronto Humane Society Toronto Humane Society Strongly Opposes the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Rodeo -Regretfully, the organizers of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, which is set to open today, have again scheduled a rodeo competition to be part of the Fair. “It is unethical and inhumane to treat animals in this manner for entertainment.” said Senior Communicator Ian McConachie of the Toronto Humane Society.
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8 Newly Arrived Puppies Available for Adoption at the Toronto Humane Society-
Yesterday, the Toronto Humane Society received eight Shepherd cross puppies that are currently about six-and-a-half weeks old. Despite being from one litter there is a great variety of breeds to choose from. Some appear to be a husky-shepherd ...cross and others are lab-shepherd crosses. These puppies will make a great addition to a family whom are looking for, and are ready for, the responsibility of a larger dog. We are currently accepting applications for their adoption during our held over adoption blitz this week where we have already found homes for over 100 animals.Read More
Yesterday, the Toronto Humane Society received eight Shepherd cross puppies that are currently about six-and-a-half weeks old. Despite being from one litter there is a great variety of breeds to choose from. Some appear to be a husky-shepherd ...cross and others are lab-shepherd crosses. These puppies will make a great addition to a family whom are looking for, and are ready for, the responsibility of a larger dog. We are currently accepting applications for their adoption during our held over adoption blitz this week where we have already found homes for over 100 animals.Read More
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Sampson
When Sampson came into the shelter he was quite ill. He was suffering from severe diarrhea and vomiting. He was diagnosed with parvo, a virus that is commonly vaccinated against in the annual shots that your dog gets. This dog has never been properly vaccinated and it shows what can happen if annual preventative... vaccinations are not provided for your animal.Sampson, who is a shepherd mix and only about 8 months old, is recovering at our shelter hospital. He is in quarantine to ensure that he does not infect other animals and is receiving IV fluids and antibiotics. He has responded very well and is on the road to recovery.Read More
When Sampson came into the shelter he was quite ill. He was suffering from severe diarrhea and vomiting. He was diagnosed with parvo, a virus that is commonly vaccinated against in the annual shots that your dog gets. This dog has never been properly vaccinated and it shows what can happen if annual preventative... vaccinations are not provided for your animal.Sampson, who is a shepherd mix and only about 8 months old, is recovering at our shelter hospital. He is in quarantine to ensure that he does not infect other animals and is receiving IV fluids and antibiotics. He has responded very well and is on the road to recovery.Read More
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Dolly Adopted! -
Following her appearance in the Toronto Sun on November 1st Dolly’s new
forever family came to the shelter and adopter her.
We were delighted to see such a special girl find a loving home.
Toronto Humane Society Adopt-a-thon Held Over! - The Toronto Humane Society Adopt-a-thon, which started this weekend (October 30), has been held over until Wednesday November 4th. So there is still plenty of time to come on down and meet your new forever friend! The adopt-a-thon is at both our locations - 11 River St., and our satellite adoption center at 2802 Victoria Park Ave.
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Tank - Tank is a 9 month old German Sheppard who was brought into the shelter after being hit by a car and being severely injured.Tank was first brought to a private vet but the owner could not afford to treat him so he was surrendered to the Toronto Humane Society and care was immediately provided in our hospital.
We a...re running further blood tests and closely monitoring Tank to determine if there are any other injuries that need to be dealt with. We will be sure to keep you updated on Tank’s condition and rehabilitation as he gets better and is adopted.Read More
We a...re running further blood tests and closely monitoring Tank to determine if there are any other injuries that need to be dealt with. We will be sure to keep you updated on Tank’s condition and rehabilitation as he gets better and is adopted.Read More
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Chewie - This adorable Jack Russell Terrier puppy was surrendered to the Toronto Humane Society because he was suffering from seizures. Chewie was placed under the care of veterinarians and given medication to control the seizures.Anyone considering adoption Chewie should be aware that he will need to be closely monito...red by their veterinarian over the next few months as his medication is tapered off. We are accepting applications for Chewie’s adoption at our 11 River St. shelter. Chewie is currently in foster care and will return the shelter once his new forever family has been selected.Read More
Toronto Humane Society POSTER CORRECTION - PLEASE NOTE: THERE WAS AN ERROR IN THE AD IN THE METRO PAPER OF OCTOBER 29TH AND IN THE POSTER POSTED HERE YESTERDAY- INCLUDED WITH THIS POST IS THE CORRECT POSTER - CORRECT TIME IS 11AM - 7PM.
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Abused Dog Saved Just in Time-
Over the weekend Kya, a 9 year old pitbull mix, was brought into the
shelter by police because her owner was seen abusing her. He was
witnessed by police kicking and hitting the dog in the face in front of
children in a west-end park. Included in these children were his own
who were begging him to stop.
Police stopped the abuse and seized the animal and brought her to the THS.
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Give a gift that keeps bellies full and tails wagging!
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Adelia Adopted to her New Forever Home!
We are very happy to announce that today Adelia wen to her new forever home. Adelia was here at the shelter for several months, and was a mainstay in our volunteer office where everybody here at the shelter came to know and love her. We are sad to see her go, but at the same time very happy that adelia has a loving new home and family.
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MARTIN
Martin came in recently as an owner surrender. This cute little guy is sadly sufferering from 'Leptospirosis', a bacterial disease that spreads through contaminated water. THS vets have begun a strong regiment of medication, to which Martin has responded well. Martin is now ready to go to his new forver home. He ...will need daily medication, and his condition will need to be monitered, other than that, Martin will lead a long and healthy life.If you think you have room in your heart and home for Martin, call 416-392-2273, or ask about him at the admissions desk at 11 River St.Read More
Martin came in recently as an owner surrender. This cute little guy is sadly sufferering from 'Leptospirosis', a bacterial disease that spreads through contaminated water. THS vets have begun a strong regiment of medication, to which Martin has responded well. Martin is now ready to go to his new forver home. He ...will need daily medication, and his condition will need to be monitered, other than that, Martin will lead a long and healthy life.If you think you have room in your heart and home for Martin, call 416-392-2273, or ask about him at the admissions desk at 11 River St.Read More
