Major Cruelty Rescue: 47 Animals Find Safety at GHS
Working with provincial inspectors, our team responded to a hoarding case in rural Wellington County and brought 47 cats, dogs, and small animals into our care.
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Stories from the shelter
News, rescues & moments that move us
Every adoption, rescue, and community program tells a story. Browse the latest from the shelter — press releases, happy tails, pet care tips, and how you can help.
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Happy Tail: Senior Dog Marbles Finds His Forever Couch
After 187 days at the shelter, 11-year-old Marbles has found the quiet retirement home he deserves with the Patel family in north Guelph.
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Walk for Animals 2026 Returns May 25 — Registration Open
Our biggest annual fundraiser is back at Riverside Park, with a goal of $175,000 to support the GHS Cares program through 2026.
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Five Things to Know Before Adopting a Kitten
Kitten season is here — before you fall for those tiny eyes, our adoption counsellors share what really matters.
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GHS Cares Pet Food Bank Distributes 2,000th Meal
Two years after launch, our community pet food bank has hit a milestone — and the need keeps growing.
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Wildlife Encounters: What to Do When You Find a "Lost" Baby Animal
Spring is here, which means our wildlife line lights up with calls about baby bunnies, fawns, and fledgling birds. Here is what our wildlife coordinator wants you to know.
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New Building Campaign: $4.2M to Modernize Our 1970s Shelter
After two years of planning, GHS has publicly launched the "Unleashing Hope" capital campaign to renovate our shelter and triple our medical capacity.
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Kitten Season is Here — Here is How to Help (Even Without Adopting)
Spring brings hundreds of kittens through our doors. Not ready to adopt? Here are five powerful ways you can still make a difference.
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