Etobicoke Huamne Society - Events

SHOW US YOUR HEART FUNDRAISER

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:48:09 GMT

From February 1 to February 14, two Etobicoke area Global Pet Food stores, owned by Pat and Carla Manno will be donating their Show Us Your Heart fundraiser proceeds to the Etobicoke Humane Society.

Their stores are located at:

*452 Rathburn Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9C 3S8

*1278 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z 1S3

Pat and Carla have been supporting the Etobicoke Humane Society in various ways for several years, and EHS extends their sincere appreciation to these great folks.

The Manno's share their enthusiasm, "Animal and animal care has always been our life long passion within our own home, and we are elated to now pass on years of experience and love to our community."

Please visit one or both of these stores, between February 1 and 14 in support of the animals in our care; and while you are there, say “Thanks” to Pat and Carla.

Each year during Show Us Your Heart, Global Pet Foods asks Canadian pet parents to make a donation to help raise funds for local animal shelters across Canada. Each Global store selects a local animal shelter to receive the Show Us Your Heart proceeds, and every dollar donated during this fundraiser, goes directly to that local shelter.

Thank You to Pet Valu

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:40:07 GMT

Thank you and many happy meows to Pet Valu for donating 40 cases of Performatrin canned cat food to EHS!

Making a Difference - Etobicoke Collegiate Institute's Paws Up Club

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:02:31 GMT

Diana Tudose wanted to make a difference. Her passion for animals and animal related issues led Diana to found Etobicoke Collegiate Institute’s Paws Up Club. Looking to build awareness around various animal issues and to raise money for organizations devoted to helping animals, Diana and her 30 member team raised $440 through a raffle held on behalf of EHS during the school's 2011 Christmas concert. A special thank you to the Paws Up Club for their dedication to animals and supporting the Etobicoke Humane Society!

Paws Up Club founder Diana Tudose (right) with the Etobicoke Humane Society's Laurie Burnett (left) and dog Pippin.

Etobicoke Collegiate Institute's Marija Dikova staffing the Paws Up Club raffle table at the 2011 Christmas Concert.

EHS information booth at Hewlett Packard

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:58:21 GMT

On January 18, 2012, EHS volunteers Franca Panacci and Maria Barnes hosted an EHS information booth at Hewlett Packard's Employee Volunteer Fair, held at HP's Canadian headquarters in Mississauga.

Our thanks to HP's Carole Long, event coordinator, for inviting us and to all the related HP staff who were very friendly and helpful. Hewlett Packard places great emphasis on employee community involvement, and offers much positive reinforcement to encourage employees to find their niche in service to the community. We hope to have some HP employees volunteering with us in the near future!

EHS Humane Education with 4th Lakeshore Beavers

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:05:59 GMT

HUMANE EDUCATION GOING TO THE DOGS

On January 16, EHS Humane Education volunteer Laurie Burnett, assisted by her two dogs Pippin and Niska, conducted a Humane Education workshop with the 4th Lakeshore Beavers (app. ages 5 to 7) at their regular evening meeting location at St. Leo's Catholic School.

The group learned about EHS, what it means to be "kind", and with the use of our typical “Humane Pet Care Tool Kit” (food, food bowls, toys, grooming items, and more), Laurie explained proper pet care, both physical and emotional. Because young children are the most frequent victims of dog bite incidents, all of our workshops with this age group include a bite prevention component. Our approach has always been to instill caution, without instilling fear. To do so, we approach the subject through discussing and demonstrating emotions that animals and humans have in common, how we use sounds and physical body language to express emotions, and how to recognize related warning signals. This leads to more detailed bite prevention tips and demonstrations.

Our thanks to Iain Dwyer of the 4th Lakeshore Beavers for his invitation. In the not too distant past, we did workshops with other 4th Lakeshore Cubs, Scouts and Beavers groups, and always look forward to sharing with them.

Note: Anyone interested in learning more about or volunteering to conduct humane education workshops in Etobicoke-area schools, daycare centres, with Guides, Scouts, youth groups and/or adult audiences, please contact Maria at EHS at 416-249-6100; or directly at 40acrewoods@rogers.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:23:13 GMT

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

EHS is comprised entirely of volunteers. Volunteering is a rewarding experience and a great way to help out in your community.We have a variety of volunteer needs and are currently looking for some dedicated individuals to help out. We are in need of:

1) Office Volunteers: to answer phones, do some filing, general reception etc.

Times

Shifts on Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; and Monday-Friday between 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.

2) EHS Volunteers for the month of February to help with EHS cats being showcased at PetSmart (158 N Queen St., Etobicoke, Ontario). Volunteers will feed and play with cats as well as clean cages.

Times

A variety of 2 hour shifts primarily during store hours.

If you are interested in either of these two opportunities, fill out our volunteer application form: http://www.etobicokehumanesociety.com/PDF/Volunteer%20Applic%20_2_.pdf and send to Karen at: karenheaslipehs@hotmail.com or mail the form to EHS.

The Etobicoke Humane Society

1500 Royal York Rd. Suite E, 2nd Floor

Etobicoke, Ontario

M9P 3B6

(416) 249-6100

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Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:50:05 GMT

ETOBICOKE HUMANE SOCIETY OFFERS ‘PAWS UP’ TO PET VALU, QUEENSWAY

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:49:23 GMT

The Etobicoke Humane Society extends their appreciation to the owner and staff of Pet Valu, Queensway, Etobicoke for their hard work and support in the gift baskets raffle that was part of their November 12 new renovation showcase. The raffle raised almost $400 in one day, all of which went directly to the Etobicoke Humane Society, who hosted an information table at the event.

The store renovation, which includes pet adoption space, has almost doubled their size and looks terrific!

Thanks to storeowner Sharon Li, her husband Dyan Gu, store manager Ian, and staff Dee, Anna and Roxanne for their efforts on our behalf.

We hope their new look and size will be a big hit with existing and new customers!

Thatcher, a Bijon Frise, with mom Margaret

From Left: Owner Sharon, with husband Dyan (holding the funds collected for EHS), and staff Anna and Roxanne.

EHS hopes to adopt out two cats together

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:15:21 GMT

www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/1128987--humane-society-hopes-to-adopt-out-two-cats-together

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Thanks to Metro!

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:35:39 GMT

A special thanks to Metro for donating two pallets of cat food to EHS.