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Update: Lucy gave birth to her kittens at GHS

We have some wonderful news to share with you…Last night Lucy, a cat someone placed her inside a diaper...

October 14, 2026

A pregnant cat named Lucy laying down in intake room.

Abandoned in a taped-shut box, Lucy now needs care for herself and her unborn kittens.

Lucy arrived at the Guelph Humane Society this weekend in a way no animal ever should. Someone placed her...

October 13, 2026

Two people with a fluffy cream-coloured cat in an open carrier on a table at a microchip clinic

Guelph Humane Society offers low-cost microchip clinic for cats and dogs

GUELPH, ON, Sept. 18, 2026 – The Guelph Humane Society will host a low-cost Microchip Clinic for cats...

September 18, 2026

Guests seated at round tables in a ballroom with colourful stage lighting at the Happy Tails Gala

Tickets now on sale for Guelph Humane Society’s Happy Tails Gala: Casino Royale

James Bond-inspired “License to Give” evening will help provide care and second chances for vulnerable animals GUELPH, Ont. (September...

September 11, 2026

Tallulah, a shaggy grey and white dog with a pink bow in her hair

Guelph Humane Society invites local pets to compete for the title of cutest pet

Fourth annual photo contest aims to raise $10,000 for vulnerable animals GUELPH, Ont., Aug. 10, 2026 – The Guelph...

August 10, 2026

Black and white dog looking out of a car window on a sunny day

Guelph Humane Society Reminds Public: Never Leave Pets in Hot Vehicles

GUELPH, ON (June 29, 2026) – With summer temperatures now here, the Guelph Humane Society (GHS) is reminding the public that leaving...

Participants and their dogs gathered on a path at the Happy Trails Walk-a-Thon

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...

Golden retriever in a red bandana walking with participants at the GHS walk-a-thon

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

Black and white dog lying on a dog bed and looking at the camera

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...

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