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The Guelph Humane Society’s 4th annual Happy Trails Walk-a-Thon HUGE Success Thanks to Local Community

GUELPH, ON (June 11, 2026) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is thrilled to share the success of its fourth annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon, proudly presented by Wellington Laboratories. The event, which took place on June 7th, raised $71,893.84 net, the most successful walk-a-thon the humane society has experienced since its launch in 2023. 

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One week left to help vulnerable animals through Guelph Humane Society walk-a-thon

Wellington Laboratories to double all donations made up to and including the June 7 event, up to $15,000

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Registration Open for Guelph Humane Society April Low-cost Microchip Event

GUELPH, ON (April 14, 2026) — The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is working to keep pets safe by offering a low-cost microchip clinic on Saturday, April 25th, to help reunite pets and their families in the event they get lost or stray from their home. 

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Website Redesign Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Guelph Humane Society is seeking proposals from qualified agencies to lead a full redesign of our website.

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Rabbit

Six juvenile rabbits, abandoned behind store in Rockwood 

GUELPH, ON (March 21, 2026) – Six juvenile domestic lion head rabbits were found abandoned behind Foodland located at 209 Alma Street in Rockwood, Ontario at approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 20th.

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Guelph Humane Society encourages community to keep cats safe

GUELPH, ON (March 2, 2026) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is urging residents to keep their cats indoors following a recent increase in deceased cats found throughout the community.

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Guelph Humane Society brings back Cupid Treats for Furry Feets for third year of Valentine’s Day support for shelter animals

GUELPH, ON (February 2, 2026) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is bringing back Cupid Treats for Furry Feets for a third year, inviting the community to spread a little extra love this Valentine’s Day by sending a special treat to homeless animals waiting for their new families. 

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Guelph Humane Society Closed due to Weather Conditions

Guelph, ON, (Jan. 26, 2026) – The Guelph Humane Society is closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026 due to current weather conditions. Read for further information on our closure below. 

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Guelph Humane Society invites community to Deck the Paws Open House on Dec. 6

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.

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Matched Donations will help Save More Animals at Guelph Humane Society This Giving Tuesday

GUELPH, ON (November 27, 2025) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is calling on the community to help raise funds this Giving Tuesday to provide lifesaving care for animals in need. The first $15,000 raised will be matched thanks to the generous support of Helmutz Landscape & Interlock, the GHS board of directors and a local family foundation.

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