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08/03/2024

Do you think you have the cutest pet? You can prove it with the Guelph Humane Society’s second annual Cutest Pet Photo Contest.

Pet lovers are welcomed to participate in the contest to showcase their furry or feathered friends.

The contest runs from Aug. 2 to 29 and encourages pet owners to capture their animal’s charm and personality. All species can participate including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, and other companion animals.

Participants pay a $20 entry fee. Those who want to vote for their favourite pets pay $1 a vote with a minimum voting package of $5. The money raised helps support the health and welfare of animals in need at GHS.

"Our Cutest Pet Photo Contest is a wonderful way to highlight the special bond we share with animals," said Jane Dawkins, GHS director of communications and community engagement, in a press release. "This contest not only celebrates our pets but also raises much-needed funds to provide hope, care and compassion for the more than 180 animals currently waiting for their new home at GHS."

The pet photo with the most votes will be dawned GHS’s Cutest Pet. The photo will be displayed in the GHS lobby for the next year. The winner will receive a pet photography session with Laura Wombwell Photography and a large print of the photo. Prize baskets will be awarded to the top dog, cat, and other pet categories.

"We're calling on all animal lovers to join the fun, showcase their photography skills and make a difference in the lives of our community’s most vulnerable animals," said Dawkins.

For more information about the contest and see the cute faces of the participants check out the GHS website.

04/29/2024

The Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is pleased to announce the launch of its second annual Happy Trails Walk-a-thon proudly presented by Wellington Laboratories. The event will take place on Sunday, June 2 and registration is already open.

This year the Happy Trails Walk-a-thon aims to raise $35,000 to support vulnerable animals in Guelph and Wellington County. Participants are encouraged to sign up as individuals or teams. This is a peer-to-peer fundraising event, which means participants are encouraged to raise funds through their personal networks to support the cause.

“The Happy Trails Walk-a-thon is a signature GHS event that allows us to provide essential care and support for more than 3,000 sick, orphaned, lost or abandoned animals that arrive at our door each year," says Lisa Veit, executive director, GHS. "We are so pleased to once again invite the community to GHS to celebrate the important role animals play in our lives at this year’s event.”

The Happy Trails Walk-a-thon promises to be a fun event for all ages. The walk will follow a scenic route along the city trails surrounding GHS, and participants will enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment throughout the day in the Subaru Superwoof Zone, the Speedy Auto Service Team Zone and the Red Carpet provided by media sponsor GuelphToday. Participants are welcome to bring their dog, but they are not required in order to take part.

To register for the Happy Trails Walk-a-thon, visit the Guelph Humane Society website at guelphhumane.ca or email [email protected].

Photo supplied by GHS.

03/03/2024

The annual Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs takes place March 29, and will see Centennial Park filled with dogs of all breeds and sizes (and some wearing wacky outfits). This is a fun opportunity for highly social, well-trained dogs -- and who have had a trial occasion or two of wearing their costome while doing regular doggie things and getting some good treats....

With the help of their humans, dogs will spend the morning hunting for thousands of treat-filled Easter eggs hidden all over the park. Prize tokens are exchanged for collected eggs, and each pooch participants will leave with a swag bag and the chance to win additional prizes.

Online registration is open now, and costs $25 per family. In person registration is $30 and beings at 10 a.m. in front of the Guelph Sports Dome behind College Heights and Centennial high schools. The hunt beings at 11 a.m. in the soccer field.

Proceeds from the event go to National Service Dogs' programs aimed at empowering children with autism and restoring independence to veterans and first responders living with Post Traumautic Stress.

12/31/2023