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
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Madonna - A125072 - Hello, my name is Madonna. I am a female bunny with a really sad story to tell. I originally came to the shelter in July 2008, after being rescued from a backyard breeding operation where my siblings and I were going to be used for meat. When I arrived at the shelter, I was pregnant and the shelter ...staff sent me to a foster home where I could raise my babies in a peaceful place. When they were old enough, my 6 babies and I came back to the shelter and I have had the bitter sweet privilege of watching them get adopted, while I have been waiting patiently for my forever home to find me.Read More
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Spock - Meet Spock. Spock is a 2 year old male neutered Doberman that came into the shelter as a stray a couple of weeks ago. He is a very shy, nervous, scared dog who may have been abused at some point in his short life, as he is very fearful of strangers (in particular men). It looks as though whoever owned him tried... to ‘dock’ his ears themselves and he now his ears are permanently deformed. He will need a lot of time and patience from his new owner, and someone who has experience with this breed. He will need to go to a home with no children and, should not go to an apartment or condo.Read More
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Ashley - A136486 - Do you have some time in your life, and some space in your heart to provide foster care for a sick, or pallative animal? Meet Ashley. Ashley is a sweet old girl who is sadly suffering from mammary cancer. We are looking for a palliative foster parent to give her the TLC she so truly deserves for the ...remainder of her life. She’s not currently on any medications, but that could change as her cancer progresses.To find out more about Ashley, or one of the other many animals here at the shelter in need of foster care, and how you can help, please call 416-392-2273 ext. 2102.Read More
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Calling all Pitbull Lovers – Your Support is needed on November 18th!!!On November 18th, 2009, MPP Cheri DiNovo will table a private member’s bill at Queens Park. The bill is aimed at removing the breed specific part that is currently in Ontario’s Dog Owner’s Liability Act.There will be a rally from 10am - noon in fron...t of Queen’s Park. The Toronto Humane Society will be there to show out support for ending breed specific legislation. MPP DiNovo will be presenting introducing the bill in Legislature later that day to remove the breed specific aspect of the Dog Owner's Liability Act (DOLA). Every responsible dog owner knows breed specific legislation is not the solution. The banning of an entire breed is pure discrimination and is in no way a proper solution. Thousands of innocent pitbulls, including puppies, have been killed in Ontario since this law went into effect. All banning pitbulls does is punish responsible people and kill innocent dogs. The blame needs to go to the human end of the leash. Pitbulls are very misunderstood and are probably the most abused breed out there today.Read More
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Keisha - A136838 Keisha is a beautiful, friendly, playful Husky who recently arrived at the Toronto Humane Society. Keisha was found wandering around as a stray. She had very extensive wounds to her front feet. They were so bad that she was not even walking on her front left foot. It is unknown how these injuries occur...red.Keisha's wounds were immediately cleaned and dressed at The Toronto Humane Society Hospital. Now that the wounds have been cared for, and her dressings changed regularly, she is doing much better, and the wounds are healing quickly. We hope that Keisha will be ready to go to her new forever home within the next couple of weeks, once her wounds have completely healed.Read More
Toronto Humane Society Jackie - A135995 Jackie is a 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier. He is the happiest, friendliest dog that you will ever meet, and seems to love everyone. Jackie is not fully housetrained and his new owner will have to be patient and understanding during while he is being trained. Do you think Jackie could be your new forever friend? If so, why not come down to the shelter at 11 River St. and meet this happy fellow!
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Tinkerbell - A130274 - Tinkerbell is an 11 year old female spayed, declawed, calico. Tinkerbell is an incredibly sweet old girl, who wants nothing more than to lay in the sun and relax. Tinkerbell has a bit of a weight issue, however she has already lost allot of weight since being at the shelter, thanks to a restricte...d diet. Tinkerbell needs to go to a new loving home where she can spend her golden years in peace and quiet.Do you think you have some room in your heart and home for this lovely old girl? If so, why not come down to the shelter at 11 River St. and pay her a visit?Read More
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
