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Guelph, ON (April 25, 2019) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce it is a proud recipient of a Summerlee Foundation grant for $14,500 USD to support its award-winning Wildlife Program. In springtime, GHS sees an increase in the number of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife needing care, and this grant will help ensure it can support the over 1200 wild animals admitted to GHS each year. The grant monies will fund a full-time student or recent graduate, as well as food, medication, field supplies, and equipment to enhance GHS’s Wildlife Program.

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GUELPH, ON (April 24, 2019) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is seeking information from the public about a cat that was left at the side of the road in a plastic blue tote bin on Monday, April 22. The black domestic short hair was found around 4.30pm by a passing driver at the intersection of Imperial and Westwood roads in Guelph. The cat was trapped in the tote and the driver who noticed the cat trapped immediately brought the cat to the Guelph Humane Society for further care.

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Join the Guelph Humane Society on Sunday April 28th at Pet Valu Scottsdale for our Adoption Event! An Adoption Coordinator will be on-site from 11am – 3pm.

Swing on by Pet Valu Scottsdale, located at 615 Scottsdale Dr., to find your new family member!

Join the Guelph Humane Society on Saturday April 27th at Pet Valu Scottsdale for our Adoption Event! An Adoption Coordinator will be on-site from 10:30am – 4pm.

Swing on by Pet Valu Scottsdale, located at 615 Scottsdale Dr., to find your new family member!

DATE: Sunday July 21 

TIME: 2pm – 4pm

LOCATION: 92 Speedvale Avenue West

Join us on Sunday July 21st from 2pm – 4pm at 92 Speedvale Avenue West for a fun filled afternoon and enjoy the beautiful grounds of Greenbriar, hosted by Patricia Ing.

Entrance is by donation, and funds will support the Guelph Humane Society’s new home!

Come out for a family friendly event of punch, sandwiches, games, silent auction, prizes and so much more!

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The Guelph Humane Society will have a booth at this event, come out and learn about how to be prepared in an emergency!

Here are the event details from the organizer:

FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION DAY

Rockwood Fire Hall, 5141 Wellington Road 27 

Saturday, May 4, 2019

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Barbeque from 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Extrication Demonstration begins at 11:00 a.m.

DRAW and PRIZES

The Township of Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department, along with their Emergency Response Partners, is hosting an Open House and Information Day on Saturday May 4, 2019.  This event is being held in conjunction with National Emergency Preparedness Week which runs from May 5 – 11, 2019.  Fire and Emergency Services serving the Township of Guelph/Eramosa and Wellington County will be at this event to present an exciting and informative day for the community.

*     Do you know what your community risks are?

*     What would you do if a tornado struck your house?

*     Are you prepared for power outages?

*     Do you have enough of the right supplies in your home to be self sufficient for 3 days?  Are you prepared for an emergency?

*     View some of the response capabilities that the Township currently has.

*    Combination Smoke/Co Alarms will be available for purchase.

Come out and meet your local Firefighters, O.P.P., Military and other response team partners. Watch an auto extrication event and practice with the fire extinguisher simulator.  Spray some water from the tanker and then enjoy a barbecue lunch with Sparky.  Be sure to enter the draw for prizes.

Also, the Township will be holding its 2019 Green Tree Legacy distribution day.  Non-perishable food donation items will accepted on behalf of East Wellington Community Services.

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DATE: Sunday April 28th

TIME: 8am – 3pm

LOCATION: 116 Gordon Street

EVENT DETAILS: A yard sale hosted by The Boathouse and  to be held on the west lawn of The Boathouse. Purchases by donation with 100% of proceeds going to the Guelph Humane Society.

The Guelph Humane Society is excited to attend this event and have an information booth, so come on by and say hi!

Here are the event details from the organizer:

You will have the opportunity to meet the staff and consultants for our major projects.  Ask questions and find out the status and timelines of key projects, and participate in surveys and information gathering on what matters most to you.

Key projects showcased:
– 2019 Budget
– 2019-2022 Strategic Plan
– Bissell Park Project
– Bridges 4-WG and 24-WG Class Environmental Assessment
– By-law Enforcement
– Elora Skatepark update
– Schematic design for the Elora Fire Hall renovation
– O’Brien Park Splash Pad & Playground Concept designs
– Playground concept designs for Tait, Gibbons and Revell Parks
– Water Supply Master Plan – Preliminary Recomendations
– York and High Street Reconstruction

Cost: $35* (cash, debit, credit accepted)

*please note registration on this form says “Free” however the $35 is to be paid at the time of your appointment.

Location: Wayne Pitman Ford,

895 Woodlawn Rd W, Guelph, ON N1K 1B7

Date: May 4th, 2019

Times: 9am-4pm

You can book multiple appointments to have your pets microchipped!

Each animal should have a person with them.

All dogs must be on a leash, all cats must be in a carrier.

Register your pet!

April 5, 2019 (GUELPH, ON) – The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is happy to continue providing protection to animals in Guelph and Wellington County. This is thanks to an agreement between the Ontario SPCA (OSPCA) and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services that was announced on April 1st. This transitional period will ensure that GHS is able to continue enforcing the Ontario SPCA Act at least until June 28, 2019.

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