Guelph, ON, (Dec. 5, 2025) – The Guelph Humane Society is welcoming the community to its annual Deck the Paws Open House on Saturday, offering festive activities, behind-the-scenes tours, and opportunities to meet some of the animals currently in care.
This open to the public, free event run on Saturday, December 6th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guelph Humane Society, 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd.
Guests can take part in small group tours to learn more about the animals awaiting their Happy Tails and to meet the staff who care for them. The event also features the Happy Tails Boutique, filled with holiday gift ideas for pets and pet-loving family and friends.
Children and families are invited to take part in the Happy Tails Holiday Craft Zone, where young creators will have the chance to make animal-themed crafts to take home and learn about upcoming winter programs for children and youth.
Attendees are encouraged to support the GHS Pet Food Bank by donating small bags of unopened pet food or cat litter. Contributions can be placed under the holiday tree to help local pet owners in need this holiday season. GHS provides food to more than 400 pets of families affected by food insecurity each month.
Questions can be directed to info@guelphhumane.ca
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About the Guelph Humane Society:
The Guelph Humane Society advocates for all animals, and in particular those animals whose lives it can influence, through care, education, community support, protection, and leadership. Founded in 1893, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for approximately 3,000 homeless, stray, injured and abused animals each year in Guelph and Wellington County. GHS is a registered charitable #119236305RR0001, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. Visit www.guelphhumane.ca to discover more.
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Media Contact:
Jane Dawkins
Director, Communications and Community Engagement
Guelph Humane Society
jdawkins@guelphhumane.ca