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Supplies are low
Can you help?The shelter is in desperate need of lamb and rice dry dog food, canned and dry kitten food and cat treats. If you ar able to make a donation of these items, please drop them off at the shelter or at the adoption centre at the mall.
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Thank you Hannah House ladies!
The animals thank you for your random act of kindness!Hannah House is a maternity home for young women. During the first two weeks of February, they are focussed on doing random acts of kindness in the community. They got together early in the morning to bake the treats for the dogs, and then came to the shelter to feed them.
Thank you ladies for thinking of the animals! |
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Adoption fees changing
Cat adoption fee changesAs of February 15, the cat adoption fee will be raised to $95 plus taxes. As always this fee includes spaying or neutering, microchipping and vaccinations.
We are attempting to keep our adoption fees as reasonable as possible as our expenses for caring for the animals escalate.
Please visit the shelter, the Adoption Centre at Niagara Square, Global Pets, Petcetera, Petsmart or Paulmac's if you are ready to adopt a cat. |
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THANK YOU
You touch our heartsA big thank you for all the big and little people who do kind things to help the animals.
Way to go Trevor for having your friends and family donate supplies for the animals instead of giving birthday gifts!
Thank you!!
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FIRST ANNUAL NFHS TRIVIA NIGHT
Plan to attend this important fundraiserWe are planning our first annual Trivia Night for March 26. Doors open at 6 pm, Trivia starts at 7 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall on North St.
Tickets are available for $20 which includes snacks and pizza.There will be a cash bar, 50/50 tickets and a silent auction.
We are in need of silent auction items, please call if you can donate something.
Please support the animals and come have some fun.
For tickets please call Cathy at 905-356-4404, Kathleen at 905-371-1313 or email humane@nfhs.ca |
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SHELTER CHALLENGE!
HELP THE SHELTER WIN MONEY TO HELP THE ANIMALSThe Animal Rescue Site is starting the $100,000 Shelter Challenge Monday January 18th!
Now you can help The Animal Rescue Site choose which eligible Petfinder.com animal rescue organizations will receive special funds to help animals! Voting is simple: just select your Country and (if U.S. or Canada) State/Province. All other fields are optional and accept partial (but not misspelled or inaccurate) information. You can cast one vote every day for your favorite rescue organization.
Voting begins on Monday, January 18th! You can vote daily!
PLEASE VOTE AND HELP THE NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY WIN $$$$ Help our furry and feathered friends who can't help themselves!!
VOTE DAILY!!! In times like these, all it takes is a minute of your time to help someone.. it doesn't cost you anything!!! While you're at the site, you can also click to feed people at the hunger site, save the rainforests, rescue animals, keep children healthy, support literacy and help end breast cancer (see tabs across the top).. |
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WISH LIST
WE NEED YOUR HELPOur Adoption Centre needs some heaters. If you can donate a heater to help our volunteers and kitties stay warm, please call Cathy at the shelter at 905-356-4404 or email humane@nfhs.ca.
We also need some digital cameras. The staff and volunteers use them to capture photos of the animals to put them on the website and to submit to the Review and Cogeco. If you can donate a camera to help the animals, please call Cathy or email humane@nfhs.ca. |
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NFHS CALENDAR NOW ON SALE
PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTNFHS calendars are now for sale at the Adoption Centre and the shelter. The calendars are a beautiful collection of animals that have either been adopted from our shelter or are currently available.
The calendars are $10 each. This is an important fundraiser to improve the shelter for the animals.
Please get your calendars today! |
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DOG LICENCES NOW AVAILABLE
Please purchase your dog's licenceDog licences are now available at NFHS, NFHS Adoption Centre at Niagara Square, City Hall, Pet Valu, Paulmac's, Global Pets, Bridgeview Animal Hospital, Woof n Mew.
Licence cost is $40 for animals who are not neutered, $20 neutered with veterinary certificate.
All dogs are required to be licenced. And remember, it is the best way for us to get in touch with you if your dog goes missing. |
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BINGO!
New fundraiser to help the shelterWe are excited to announce that we will now be hosting Bingo to raise funds to improve the shelter. If you love animals, and enjoy Bingo, please plan to support this new venture!
If you would like to be a bingo volunteer, please call Cathy at 905-356-4404
We will be doing late night bingo on the following dates:
January 3 and 17
March 7 and 21
May 2 and 16
July 4 and 18
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Adoption Stories
Tell us your story...Thank you to the many people who have sent in their stories of the difference that the animals they have adopted have made in their lives.
We love to hear stories of how the pets that you have adopted from us have made a difference in your life as well as how you have made a difference in their lives.
Please email humane@nfhs.ca to submit your story for our website. By telling your story you help other animals get adopted!
Please send a photo as well as we love to see our friends in their new homes! |
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Valentine Raffle Fundraiser
Thank you to our generous sponsors!A great big thank you to all the people and businesses who donated prizes for our fundraising raffle.All revenue generated from ticket sales will be used to make improvements to the shelter and to provide for the animals.
Sincere thanks to Edie Pedersen for donating the beautiful necklace, the Post House Country Inn, That Special Basket, East Side Mario's, Red Lobster, Chatters and Mick and Angelo's. |
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Pet Visitation Program Launched at Niagara Falls Humane Society
A senior at Lundy Manor tells Program Coordinator Marilyn Mchaffie stories of her pets while Thor, the therapy dog, looks on.
The Niagara Falls Humane Society visited at Lundy Manor for the start of their Pet Encounter Therapy program on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Many of the seniors told stories of the pets they had throughout their lives and the special place each pet still holds in their hearts. One lady spoke of visiting her grandparents in Newfoundland and how the Newfie dog would pick her up by her overalls and carry her home if she started to wander away.
On February 3 we visited the residents at Stamford Estates with Octavian, a cat adopted from the NFHS and Baby, a chihuahua belonging to a volunteer. It was wonderful to hear stories of animals loved by so many people. We are looking forward to going back for another visit soon.
Pet Encounter Therapy is important for many in residences for seniors and people with special needs. The Niagara Falls Humane Society is pleased to be involved with the community through the new visitation program. The Pet Encounter Therapy program currently is involved with seven homes in the city of Niagara Falls. For further information on this program please contact: volunteer@niagarafallshumanesociety.com |
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Junior Fundraiser Ayden Garrett (right) donates to the Niagara Falls Humane Society!
Ayden Garrett's birthday wish was to help the animals at the Niagara Falls Humane Society. When Ayden celebrated her 10th birthday she asked for donations to help the animals instead of presents for herself. Her birthday wish came true as she collected $283.05 as well as blankets and toys to donate. When Ayden came in to give the Humane Society the donations she was presented with a certificate recognizing her as a Junior Fundraiser for the Niagara Falls Humane Society. We rely so much on donations from the public to provide for the animals in our care and are pleased that Ayden's love for animals will make a difference. |
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2009 Licenses
Every dog needs a licenseLicenses for 2009 are now on sale and are required for all dogs. The cost of the license is $10 for spayed or neutered dogs and $20 for dogs that are not spayed or neutered.
As of March 1,the cost goes up $5 and licenses will cost $15 and $25. |
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THANK YOU SELECT BULK FOODS
A big thank to the staff and customers at Select Bulk Foods. This caring group raised money and bought a lot of food and brought it to the shelter to help the animals.
Thanks to owner JoAnn Cupolo Graham for all her hard work! |
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Foster Families Needed
The Animals Need Your HelpFoster families are needed to help with young, injured and challenging animals. This is a way to volunteer for the NFHS, but in your own home.
If you are interested in the idea of being a "foster family" for an animal in need, please call Cathy Fraser at the shelter, 905-356-4404 or email humane@nfhs.ca
Click here to download the Foster Application Form |
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Valentines Raffle February 6, 2009
Thank you!NFHS held a Valentine's raffle and the winning tickets were drawn on Feb 6 at 3 pm at the shelter.
First prize is a beautiful diamond and ruby necklace set in white gold valued at $4200. Winner Aline Losier.(pictured)
Second prize is a weekend stay at the Post House Country Inn in Niagara on the Lake. Winner John Whitehead
Third prize is a romance basket by That Special Basket,and a gift certificate for East Side Mario's Restaurant. Winner Mary-Ann Winter. |
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Cats Enjoy Playing in Our New Cat Adoption Area
Come visit the cats in their comfy new roomWe have recently changed our one adoption room into a comfortable free range area for cats. The cats that are available for adoption in this room enjoy playing with many toys, lounging on the couch or cat tree, and climbing the many shelves set along the wall.
The room provides enrichment for the animals in a home like setting. People that are wishing to adopt a cat may observe them through the window and spend time with the cats to determine which animal would suit their lifestyle. The cats that have been in this room have adapted quickly enjoying the company of their friends in a relaxing atmosphere. |
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Welcome to our new website!
We are proud to announce the launch of the Niagara Falls Humane Society's new website. We hope you will spend some time getting to know the site and will visit us often! We will be adding pages and information on a regular basis to inform,educate and share. Check out our animals for adoption, we will be updating them often.
Thank you for supporting our work and for being patient with us as we continue to develop the site. Our original site will continue to be available for a short time. |
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Welcome to Canada, Eh!
It was an exciting journey for River, a black lab mixed breed dog on January 7th when he immigrated to Canada. He did not take the usual route as he crossed the lower Whirlpool bridge at a quick run. The Canadian Border Service Agency observed River crossing the bridge and notified the Niagara Falls Humane Society. Animal Control Officers tried on different occasions to persuade River to go for a ride in their warm truck but were unsuccessful. The SPCA in Niagara Falls, New York was contacted, however they did not have any reports of a dog matching River's description reported as missing. With the frigid temperatures there was much concern for his safety so humane traps were set and monitored. On January 9th reports of sightings of River were that he was limping which was due to an injury sustained while running at large. River was caught in a humane trap in the evening of January 13th and immediately rushed to the Niagara Veterinary Emergency Clinic where it was determined that his leg had been broken in 2 places. His leg was splinted and he received medication for his pain. On January 14th he was transported to the Upper Canada Animal Hospital for orthopedic surgery. River is now recovering well and is undergoing physiotherapy. He will require further follow up with the veterinarian and will be adopted once he has fully recovered. River is a very timid dog and is being socialized by the staff of the Humane Society. We are all pleased with River's progress and look forward to the day when he will play in his new home. The veterinary costs for River's care has exceeded $2100 and a fund has been set up to assist with these costs. If you wish to donate towards River's care please contact the Niagara Falls Humane Society. |
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Proceeds for Pets
Excellent wine, fabulous food and great music to benefit the animalsProceeds for Pets is organizing the Annual Wine and Pizza pairing on Wednesday April 8 2009 at Yank's Bar and Grill on Centre St in Niagara Falls. All proceeds will be donated to the Niagara Falls Humane Society. Tickets are $30 for pizza, wine and music starting at 6:30 or $5 after 8 pm for music, raffles and fun!
If you would like to reserve tickets for this great event, or would like to donate a door prize or make a monetary donation, please call Cathy Fraser at 905-356-4404 or email humane@nfhs.ca or call Barb McGilly at 905-354-7468. |
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River
Now recuperating in a foster homeRiver is making great progress with his healing. His leg is getting stronger and his limp much less pronounced. River has now been moved to a foster home where he can continue to learn to trust people and other animals. River's foster mom reports that he is enjoying the company of his two new big brothers Baxter and Bentley (pictured) and is settling in nicely. He is gradually making himself at home and we are seeing progress in his ability to trust.
Keep checking back for progress report on River. We have great hopes for his rehabilitation.
Thank you to this experienced foster mom who is helping River. |
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NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY ON COGECO
Home To StayPlease tune in to Cogeco to view animals waiting for adoption!
Every Thursday through Sunday, during the Source program, you will see a segment called "Home to Stay" with a selection of animals waiting for adoption.
We would like to give a big THANK YOU to Cogeco for hosting this adoption awareness piece for us! |
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THANK YOU TO THE NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW
PetSearchA heartfelt thank you to the Review (especially Lisa) for all your hard work on our weekly adoption column called PetSearch.
You can find PetSearch in every Friday´s Review featuring the animals available for adoption each week.
You are making a difference for the animals and we all thank you! |
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SUCCESS IN OUR SATELLITE ADOPTION SITES
Thank you local pet stores!A great big thank you goes out to Global Pets, Paulmac's and Petcetera for their continued support of the Niagara Falls Humane Society.
Each of these stores have big hearts and facilities to house our cats and to get them adopted into families who will love them.
We thank you for the TLC you show our cats and for the generous donations that come from your stores.
Pictured is the cat den at Global Pets where our cats are cared for so lovingly until they are re-homed. |
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THANK YOU NIAGARA SHOPPING NEWS
Adopt a PetHeartfelt thanks to Mark and the Niagara Shopping News who are doing so much to help the animals! Watch for Pet of the Week and twice monthly Adopt a Pet columns if you are looking for a pet!
Thank you for all you are doing to help our beautiful animals find their forever homes! |
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APRIL IS ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH
Older animals have a lot of love to give to your familyApril has been designated as Adopt a Senior Pet month to encourage people to explore the idea of adopting an older animal.
There are some beautiful older pets available at the humane society looking for families to love them and provide a forever home.
There will be special adoption prices for the month of April for anyone adopting a senior pet. Cats will be $50 and dogs $100. Any animal over 5 years old will be eligible for the reduced fees.
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NEW SATELLITE ADOPTION SITE
Petsmart now on board to help shelter catsA big thank you to Petsmart on YMCA Dr in St Catharines who are now hosting a satellite adoption site for our cats.
Feel free to visit Fable, Paris and Millie at the Petsmart store on YMCA Drive in St Catharines.
Thank you to Petsmart for helping our cats find their forever homes. |
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Thank you to all our great volunteers.We are holding a volunteer appreciation event on Saturday, April 18th at 1 p.m. to acknowledge your contribution in helping the animals. Refreshments will be served.
Volunteer week is celebrated April 19-25 and we just want to say thank you for all your dedication and support throughout the year. You make a difference in the lives of the animals!
Thank you, volunteers, for all your hard work and commitment to the shelter and the work we do.
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WIGGLE WAGGLE WALKATHON
Time to start planning for this big event!Sunday, June 7, 2009
Registration 1 p.m. Walk begins at 1:30 p.m.
6025 Chippawa Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Call Marilyn or Cathy at 905-356-4404 for further information.
Enjoy a day of fun with your dog while helping the animals. An afternoon of exciting activities for you and your pet including a silent auction, raffles, games, community sponsor booths, and music. Prizes for the top fundraisers! Get your pledge sheet now! Everyone is welcome to walk or attend this event. Bring your dog or come alone. Walk in memory of your pet and bring a photo. We will post your pet´s photo and name on our website. All proceeds will benefit the animals of the Niagara Falls Humane Society.
Enjoy a performance by Willie the Wonder Weiner!
Identification clinic-have your pet microchipped for $40.
All proceeds will be donated to the Niagara Falls Humane Society.
Click Here to download the Walkathon Pledge Sheet
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PROCEEDS FOR PETS
$5000 RAISED FOR NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY!!!A BIG thank you goes out to our community for supporting our Proceeds for Pets event this week.
Special thanks to Yank's, for hosting the event and for providing some amazing gourmet pizza choices for the crowd.
The fabulous music was provided by Soul Jam, who donated their talents for the night.
Thanks to Andrew from Italian Ice Cream on Victoria Ave who brought some scrumptious ices for us to sample.
Heartfelt thanks to Barb and Shawn McGilly for planning and executing an amazing, successful event!You have made a huge difference in the lives of the animals.
Watch for this event again next year! |
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SENIOR ADOPTION MONTH SUCCESS!
Dew goes home.Congratulations Dew! Look at those smiles!!! |
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HELP THE ANIMALS!
Shelter supplies running lowThere is an urgent need for food at the shelter. We are looking for donations of the following items:
*canned and dry cat and kitten food
*canned dog food
*KMR
*cat and dog treats
If you can help, please bring the supplies to the shelter at 6025 Chippawa Parkway.
Thank you for your ongoing support of the animals! |
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK
Thank you
The Niagara Falls Humane Society wishes to thank all of our volunteers for their contributions in helping the animals. You are all doing a wonderful work which makes the lives of every animal in our care so much better. We would also like to thank the many animals that volunteer for visitation to residences for seniors. "Volunteers are not paid; not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless."
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NEW ADOPTION CENTRE
OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 AT NOONWe are excited to announce the opening of our new cat adoption centre at Niagara Square. A big thank you to the mall for donating the space! We hope to be open on August 31 and will be open the same hours as the mall.
We have a long wish list of needs for the new centre. If you can help, please call Cathy at 905-356-4404 or drop the items off at the shelter.
Pictured is a small piece of the mural being created by the talented Jeannette Tossounian and Sara Stuart. If you are interested in helping to paint the murals, please call the shelter.
Some of our needs are as follow:
paint (we are working on a mural covering all the walls in the store)
artificial trees, plants and planters
food, litter, litter pans
cat climbers, cat toys
desk items-stapler, file folders, note pads, pens, envelopes, tape dispenser
water cooler
cat beds, blankets
paint-all colours
small table and chairs
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HEXIMER STREET SCHOOL HELPS SHELTER
Amazing kids raise $900 to help the animals!A HUGE thank you to the fantastic kids and parents at Heximer St School who raised $900 to help the animals at the shelter! The funds will be used to sponsor a dog kennel for a year and to sponsor our new cat adoption room.
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LOST AND FOUND
We can help!If you have lost your pet, or have found a bird or animal, please contact us to add this information to our lost and found page.
If anyone has seen a beautiful little yellow latino cockatiel, please call the shelter or the number on the lost and found page. Little Beauty's family is missing her terribly. |
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Help the Niagara Falls Humane Society win up to $20,000 to help the animals!
Click on the link below to vote for our shelter. Help those who can´t help themselves by voting for our humane society. Do it daily! Thank you! |
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COME TO PETSMART THIS WEEKEND!
ADOPTATHON MAY 1-3Come to Petsmart on YMCA Dr in St Catharines this weekend and support our Adoptathon. We will have dogs, cats, bunnies and turtles looking for their forever homes!
Check our website to see which animals will be at Petsmart this weekend. |
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ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH A BIG SUCCESS!
17 animals go home!Congratulations to all the animals that found their forever homes during April's Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
Adopted were:
CATS
- Chuchu
- Darren
- Emily
- Kaleta
- Kelly
- Kotalik
- Lionel
- Nate
- Paille
- Prince
- Quintina
- Rocco
- Rudy
- Vanek
DOGS
- Dew
- Sassy
- Vinney
Congratulations guys!!!
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PETSMART ADOPTATHON SUCCESS
THANK YOUOur thanks to everyone who made the adoptathon such a success. 17 animals found their forever homes! Three dogs, two turtles, a bunny and two guinea pigs, and 9 cats went home!
Special thanks to coop students Chelssea, Brian and Holly for putting in SO many extra hours to care for and help the animals find good homes. What would we do without you?
And thank you to Petsmart for supporting the work we do in so many ways. |
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LOST AND FOUND
Have you lost your cat?If you have, please check our lost and found page on a regular basis.There are photos of all the cats who have been found and brought to the shelter. Call us if you see your cat.
You can also send us a photo of your lost pet and we will post it with your information on the website.
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JUNIOR FUNDRAISERS HELP THE ANIMALS
Way to go, girls!
Darrah and Natalie Condino raised $146.75 while holding a yard sale where the proceeds were donated to the Niagara Falls Humane Society. As well as holding the garage sale Darrah, Natalie, and their friend Dana Borowitz had a lemonade stand which raised $50.80. The money raised will go to help care for the animals at the Niagara Falls Humane Society. Thank you Darrah, Natalie, and Dana.
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WIGGLE WAGGLE WALKATHON
Annual Fundraiser a big successThank you to the community for supporting the work we do once again! Over 100 walkers attended and over $13,000 was raised to help the animals.
Pictured is Carol, our most successful fundraiser who raised $2400!
Also pictured is our handsome boy Rudy, who walked with our board member Barb McGilly. He enjoyed meeting Mayor Salci!
Thank you to everyone who attended or supported the event in any way.
See you at next year's event! Plan to bring all your friends and family!
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Important new website
OSPCA provides information about spay and neuter issuesDID YOU KNOW?
Pet overpopulation is at crisis levels in Ontario.
Each year, tens of thousands of dogs and cats end up on the streets, where they fall victim to neglect and abuse, or in shelters in search of new homes.
Spaying and neutering will reduce shelter intake and euthanasia.
Fixing your pet reduces health risks and improves behaviour in cats and dogs.
NEW EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
This week the Ontario SPCA and its 50 plus SPCA and Humane Society Communities have launched a comprehensive provincial-wide educational campaign designed to encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their pet and help end pet overpopulation.
The marketing and communications plan includes the Society's signature ads in transit shelters, cinemas and malls across Ontario. The ads are also incorporated into a provincial library awareness campaign as a bookmark, and as an Internet advertising campaign. Other campaign elements include a new informative website (FixYourPet.ca) with fun features, including ringtones and downloadable wallpaper, plus electronic copies of print, radio and public service announcements featured in communities across the province. |
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Proceeds for Pets First Annual Golf Tournament
Great day of golf to support the shelter!Date: August 7, 2009
Time: 1 pm shotgun start
Location:International Golf and Country Club
Cost: $75 plus a prize valued $50
To register call the Niagara Falls Humane Society at 905-356-4404
Price includes: Driving range
18 holes of golf
golf cart
beer, hamburger or hot dog at turn
steak dinner
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Volunteers urgently needed at the shelter
Can you help?There are some new roles for volunteers at the shelter. If you feel you have the skills needed to help with any of these positions, please contact Cathy at the shelter at 905-356-4404 or email humane@nfhs.ca.
Help needed in the following areas:
*newsletter creation
*cleaning of cages and kennels
*handyman type jobs-minor repairs, etc
*front desk/reception
*day camp assistant
*photography
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Thank you Chasnie!
A little girl with a big heartHappy Birthday Chasnie!
Chasnie DiPaola chose to ask her friends and family to bring donations to help the animals to her tenth birthday party instead of bringing her gifts.
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Meridian Credit Union fundraiser to support the Niagara Falls Humane Society
Thank you Meridian!
May Wear for Care Raise $1,300 for Niagara Falls Humane Society
Thanks to everyone who contributed to Wear for Care in May and wore their jeans! CBC 100 collected $1,300.35 which we donated to the Niagara Falls Humane Society. Donna Henderson, Mick Wolfe and Christine Sotola presented Domenic Dilalla, President of the Niagara Falls Humane Society and his adopted dog Buddy, with a cheque on July 8, 2009. Thanks to everyone for your support!
The staff and animals at the NFHS would like to thank everyone at Meridian for supporting our work and helping the animals with this generous donation.
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Shelter Full of Cats and Kittens
Please spay and neuter your petsThere are currently over 200 cats and kittens at the shelter with more coming in every day!
We encourage all pet owners to spay and neuter their pets to help with the overpopulation issue and also to promote each animal's health and well being.
Donations to help the cats are needed-KMR (kitten replacement milk), nursing bottles, kitten food and soft blankets.
If you are thinking of adopting a cat, or know someone who might be, please come to the shelter and meet our beautiful cats waiting for their forever homes. |
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THANK YOU TO LOCAL BUSINESS!
For The Needy Not The Greedy store helps the shelter!A huge heartfelt thank you to Gary at the "For the Needy Not the Greedy" store for the enormous donation of medical equipment and supplies. You are amazing, and you are making a big difference in the lives of many, many animals in need.THANK YOU!!. |
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First Annual Proceeds for Pets Golf Tournament a big success
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters.A big thank you to all our sponsors for their support of our first annual golf tournament.
Cocktails Catering
Pure Water -Thorold Stone Rd.
Mat Man Dust Control Systems
50 Taxi
Riverside Tavern - Chippawa
Chef John Tennier
Niagara Electronics
B.J‘s Family Restaurant - Chippawa
Chippawa Foodland
Mullen Garden Market
Modern Mosiac
Betty‘s Restaurant
Queens Guard Pub - Chippawa
Eddie Thompson
Louann Pearson
Centenial Construction.
Thanks also to our 32 golfers and to ICC Golf and Country Club.
$2000.00 was raised to purchase Kuranda Dog Beds and much needed supplies for the cats, kittens and dogs.
A very special thank you to Barb and Shawn McGilly for planning and executing this great new event!
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Thank you Alyssa!
Lemonade Stand to help the animalsA big thank you to a little girl who raised $160 to help the animals!
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Thank you Alexa and Ashlyn!!
Caring girls make a differenceAlexa and Ashlyn Maude´s visit to the Niagara Falls Humane Society
When Alexa and Ashlyn Maude received an invitation to Olivia Cotte´s 8th birthday party they were very excited. They soon discovered that rather than a birthday present Olivia wanted her guests to bring a donation that could be delivered to the Niagara Falls Humane Society. This thrilled the girls and instantly they began to come up with a variety of ideas. Ashlyn decided to visit the Humane Society´s website in order to prepare a list of the items that were needed .
After a couple of days of preparing for the birthday party the girls were shown an article in Niagara This Week, which detailed the efforts of the Humane Society trying to get their new cat adoption centre started that would be operating out of Niagara Square. Having taken in a stray male cat “Cosmo” on Aug. 8/08 this idea hit very close to home in the girls hearts.
With the help of their mother, they were able to purchase large bags of cat litter, food, toys, treats and blankets toward their cause. Their nana donated a large dog crate and the owner of The Smiling Mom pitched in and donated a collection of unsold baby blankets for the crates.
On Friday Aug. 21st the girls packed up the items and made the much anticipated visit to the Humane Society. They were excited and thrilled make their donation that was welcomed with much appreciation.
Upon the visit they had the opportunity to play with some of the cats and kittens that welcomed them upon their entry, stealing their hearts and encouraging them to continue their donation efforts.
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MANUCHE FINDS A HOME
wonderful news!September 10, 2009
Today one of the shelters long time residents, was finally adopted into a wonderful home. She was adopted because someone saw past what she was like in a cage and took the time to see what she was really like.
Everyone at the shelter is thrilled to announce that our 8 month resident Manuche has been adopted!
This just shows that you can't judge what any animal is like when they are in a cage. As part of Manuche's description we stated 'Manuche seems to be interpreted as moody by a lot of people because she growls a lot at other cats, but when she isn't cooped up in a cage surrounded by other cats that absolutely terrify her, she's so calm and sweet. Manuche is very loving with people, however she doesn't care much for other cats. She will be so happy to go to a home where all the affection and attention is on her. Manuche really needs a home where she can feel secure with her surroundings and receive lots of love, cuddles, and brushing so that she can truly be happy and not have to live in fear.' Manuche's new family already loves her and they have seen this wonderful side of our big beautiful lady.
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THANK YOU KIM AND TONY!
Surprise food donation!A big thank you to Kim and Tony who left us a huge pile of canned kitty food at the shelter before we opened. Your anonymous generosity is most appreciated! |
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Thanks To Olivia Cotte
And All Her Birthday Party GuestsOlivia Cotte's had her 8th birthday party but with a twist, she didn't want presents. Olivia instead asked everyone invited to her party to bring a donation to the Niagara Falls Humane Society. All of Olivia's friends thought it was a great idea and they were all extremely generous with their gifts. When asked why she did all of this for us, Olivia stated "I did it because I love animals." What a sweet and thoughtful little girl.
Thank you Olivia!
Thank you to everyone who attended Olivias party!
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FUNDRAISER TO HELP THE ANIMALS
GET SOME LUNCH, SUPPORT THE SHELTERA big thank you to Hamburg Honda who is hosting lunchtime barbecues this weekend with all proceeds going to support the shelter.
Visit Hamburg Honda at the corner of McLeod and Dorchester, have some lunch and support the work we do here at the Niagara Falls Humane Society.
THANK YOU HAMBURG HONDA!! |
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NEW ADOPTION CENTRE OPEN!
Adoption Centre at Niagara Square first adoption!Congratulations to Katie, who adopted Sharon, now known as Jasmine. Thank you for supporting our new adoption centre and for being our first adopter!!
Come and see us at our new adoption centre at Niagara Square, we are located between Mappins and Benix. |
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ADOPTION CENTRE GRAND OPENING
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4 AT NOONPlease plan to attend the grand opening of our new adoption centre at Niagara Square on Friday Sept 4 at noon. Help us celebrate this new venture to help the animals!! |
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Mark your calendarWe will be hosting our annual blessing of the animals service on Sept 20 at 2pm at the shelter. Please plan to bring your pets and your families.
A freewill offering of pet food or supplies will be welcomed. |
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GRAND OPENING!
record breaking adoptionsToday was our adoption centre grand opening. A very happy event for all, even the animals. A total of 9 cats found their forever homes today. Nine cats or any animals is a record for NFHS, congratulations and thank you to all adopter's! |
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Thank You Drew and your new bride!
Drew McPherson and his new bride donated $198.00 that they obtained from their dinner kisses!
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THANK YOU HAMBURG HONDA!
A big thank you to Hamburg Honda who hosted barbecues to support the shelter this weekend and raised $329 to help the animals!
Thanks also to the volunteers who helped out at the event. Special thanks to Liam Myers from the River for stepping in to barbecue! |
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Blessing Ceremony
Thanks to the public for coming out!Talk about going to the dogs.
This Sunday service had many of the trappings of a regular Sunday worship service.
Prayers, readings from Scripture and even some laying on of the hands.
The main difference: The service was held outdoors and the creatures God gave four legs far outnumbered those who were endowed with just two.
"This is such a feel-good event," said Cathy Fraser, the Niagara Falls Humane Society's manager of community relations. "It's a way of reaching out to the community."
About 40 people took part in the blessing of the animals service, which was led by Rev. John James, of St. Andrew's United, Rev. Kevin Block, of Christ Church Anglican and Kim Martignago, director of children and family ministries at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church.
The service, which is an annual event, is non-denominational and open to all pet owners and lovers.
Although people are allowed to bring other types of pets, the furry congregation is almost always canine.
Harvey and Debbie Dalton brought their dog Emo (which they named after a small, northern Ontario town they're fond of visiting) to the service for the first time.
"We always wanted to come down and show our support for the Humane Society," said Harvey, a longtime city worker.
Added Debbie: "I think it's a wonderful thing to have this kind of event.
"They (pets) are part of the family. Why shouldn't they be blessed, too?"
Rev. James said people can learn a lot of life lessons from their interaction with pets.
James said he often likes to take his own dog for a walk along the Bruce Trail.
When he encounters a hiker or jogger he'll yell ahead to let the person know that his dog is friendly. The responses he gets sometimes make him chuckle.
"Occassionally," said James, "I'll get some total stranger say, 'I wish all people were like that.'"
- John Robbins (Niagara Falls Review) |
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WELCOME BACK PETCETERA!
Adoptions resume at Petcetera A warm welcome back to the Petcetera store at Niagara Square. Our thanks to the store staff who are excited to be helping the shelter again.
There are now two cat adoption rooms in the store, and currently there are ten shelter cats waiting to find their forever homes.
Visit our new Petcetera store and meet some very cool cats!!
NOTE: THREE ADOPTIONS IN THE FIRST FIVE DAYS, GO PETCETERA, AND THANK YOU!! |
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CALENDAR FUNDRAISER
SPONSORS NEEDEDWe are planning to create a calendar full of photos of our shelter animals as a fundraiser this year. We need sponsors to cover the cost of the calendar.
Individuals or businesses can have their name on the month of their choice for a donation toward the cost.
Please call Cathy at 905-356-4404 to discuss the different rates and payment options. |
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Home for Sally
Sally moves to the Adoption CentreOur shelter bunny, who helps with educational presentations all over the city has now moved to the adoption centre where she can have more peace and quiet and more attention. She needs a new cage where she can have more exercise. If you have a large bunny cage you can donate, or would like to build Sally a new home, please call Cathy at 905-356-4404 or email humane@nfhs.ca.
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OIAA GOLF TOURNAMENT HELPS THE ANIMALS
Thank you OIAA!Heartfelt thanks to the Niagara chapter of Ontario Insurance Adjusters Association! A recent golf tournament raised $1317.50 to help the animals.
The staff and animals at the shelter thank you! |
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Come Visit Us At PetSmart
Adoptathon November 13-15Come to Petsmart on YMCA Dr in St Catharines the weekend of November 13-15 and support our Adoptathon. We will have cats looking for their forever homes!
Friday Nov 13, 10 am to 8 pm.
Saturday Nov 14, 10 am to 5 pm.
Sunday Nov 15, 10 am to 2 pm.
Check our website to see which animals will be at Petsmart in November. |
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SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Come walk your dog with us!The Santa Claus parade is on Saturday Nov 28. If you would like to walk your own dog in the parade, please contact Cathy or Chelssea at 905-356-4404 or email humane@nfhs.ca for details.
Our number is 71 and the line up starts on Jepson St. Please be there by 10:45 if you wish to walk with us.
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SANTA PICTURES AT PETSMART DEC 19 AND 20
CAN YOU HELP?We are looking for volunteer photographers to help out with this fundraiser on Dec 19 and 20. If you can help, please call Cathy at 905-356-4404.
For a five dollar donation, we will take your pet's photo with Santa from 11-4 on Dec 19 and 20th at Petsmart on YMCA Dr in St Catharines. |
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FIRST ANNUAL CAT'S MEOW BAZAAR A BIG SUCCESS!
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS!We are thrilled and excited to announce that over $1100 was raised at the first annual Cat's Meow Bazaar at the Adoption Centre at Niagara Square. Thank you to the community for coming out to support the animals!!
Special thank you to Kathleen Banner, a much valued NFHS volunteer for organizing and implementing this event!! |
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Thank You Clancy
Clancy Mason has helped the animals a ton. She had a birthday party and she had everyone bring donations for the humane society instead of gifts. Thank you Clancy, we're all very grateful for your kindness. |
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HELP NIAGARA FALLS GET A DOG PARK
VOTE TODAYYesterday we (Doggy Space Niagara) were accepted to participate in a grant process that could have us share in a $500,000 grant for the Niagara Falls Dog Park Project.
Please have your friends and associates register and vote for our presentation. Link to Facebook, Tweet, e-mail or give the link below to others.
Note: After you "register once" you need to vote daily to build up our count. We got a late start so we need to get this moving ASAP.
We encourage people to leave a comment when they vote for the first time to show interest in our cause.
THERE ARE ONLY 11 DAYS LEFT SO HURRY AND VOTE AND PASS THIS LINK ON.... PLEASE VOTE TODAY!!!.
Regards, Don Udell
Doggy Space Niagara
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HELP THE SHELTER
VOTE TODAYIt's that time of year again when we need to vote for the Niagara Falls Humane Society to help them win up to $100,000!!!!!
Visit theanimalrescuesite.com. see tab on the right for shelter challenge and follow instructions. DO IT DAILY!!! Most votes win.. we are currently in 2540!!! I didn't see it until today - it started in September and ends December 20th. WE HAVE TO GET CLICKING!!
HELP THOSE THAT CAN'T HELP THEMSELVES!!! VOTE FOR THE NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY TODAY!!!
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Help us help the animals.
Vote Today!Dear Shelter and Rescue Partners,
We have exciting news to share. Your organization could win $10,000 in the
new America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest, the third contest to be
sponsored by Care2 and Adopt-a-Pet.com! If your organization is listed on
Adopt-a-Pet.com (and your primary purpose is the care and adoption of
companion animals), your supporters and friends can vote here to help your
group win: http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/78032. Voting ends
Wednesday, December 16th, and begins NOW!
The America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest is a chance for animal lovers
everywhere to raise awareness of the need to adopt shelter and rescue
animals while helping their favorite shelter win a much-needed donation. The
contest is a fun, free way for you to build support for your group in your
community and it's an easy way for your current supporters to help you win a
donation.
Contest prizes:
Care2 will donate a total of $25,000 to animal shelters and rescue groups:
Every group, no matter how small, has a chance to win. Every week, a
randomly-selected participating group (with five or more votes that week)
will win $500.
The 10 groups with the most votes at the end of the contest will win prizes
o Grand prize: $10,000
o Second place: $5,000
o Third place: $3,000
o Fourth place: $2,000
o Fifth place: $1,000
o The groups that place 6th through 10th will each win $500.
The 20 contest participants who recruit the most friends to vote for their
favorite shelter will receive a $50 gift certificate for pet products as
special thank-you gifts for them and their beloved companions.
You can get started now spreading the word for your shelter or rescue group.
Download a flyer to hand out at adoption events, post at local vet offices,
libraries and other community centers:
http://dingo.care2.com/contest/sheltercontest/contest_flyer.pdf
Download our full contest promo kit, including web banners, media guide and
sample press release:
http://dingo.care2.com/contest/sheltercontest/PromoKit.zip
Start sending your shelter's contest URL out to your supporters, link to the
page from your website, and let everyone know they can cast their vote now:
http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/78032
You can get all the rules here:
http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/rules_prizes.html
Thank you for all you do for animals!
Your Adopt-a-Pet.com family |
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Please help!
Shelter is desperately in needWe are currently in desperate need of
- canned kitten food
- dry kitten food
- cat treats
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Pups In The Parade
Great Sucess in the Santa Claus Parade, many people showed up to join us with their furry friends. Also many spectators brought their furry friends, we saw one of our adopted pups named Cinnabon who is doing extremely well in her forever home. And Many thanks to Lynall Kostuk-Watchorn for designing and creating the truck decorations, everyone loved the puppy truck! |
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We need a tree!
Christmas is comingWe are looking for a Christmas tree for the Adoption Centre. If you have one to donate, please call Cathy at 905-356-4404 or Nikki at 905-356-4409.
Thank you! |
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CHRISTMAS HOURS AT NFHS
Please note the shelter's holiday hoursDec 24 9:30-3:45
Dec 25 CLOSED
Dec 26 CLOSED
Dec 31 9:30-3:45
Jan 1 CLOSED
Happy Holidays to all! |
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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
Welcome to all volunteersAn invitation is extended to all our wonderful volunteers to attend a Christmas appreciation event at our Adoption Centre at Niagara Square on Thursday December 17th between 1 and 7 pm. Come and have some Christmas goodies with us! |
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CAN YOU HELP?
Help the animals get healthy!We are looking for warm mist vaporizers for the shelter and humidifiers for the adoption centre.
We are also in need of extension cords and plastic bins.
If you can donate these items, pleae bring them to the shelter or the adoption centre or call us at 905-356-4404. |
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THANK YOU COMMUNITY ARTISTS NIAGARA!!
Fundraiser helps the animalsA big thank you from the staff and animals at NFHS for the generous donation provided by the artists belonging to CAN. Their recent art show and sale at Niagara Square was a big success and they kindly donated a percentage of their sales to help the animals.
Watch for upcoming events from this group of talented local artists, they are amazing! |
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE
Fundraiser to help the animalsLindsay Maves, age 12, made this beautiful gingerbread house with her grandma Marilyn Miller. Lindsay is a big animal lover and recently visited our new Adoption Centre and thought it was a "really cool place."
Lindsay decided to donate her gingerbread house to NFHS to raffle off to make some money to help the animals.
NOTE:Lindsay drew the winning ticket on Dec 23, and the winner was Sally B!!!
THANK YOU LINDSAY!!! |
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Over won with a warren of Wabbits
Adopt-a-BunnyCurrently at the shelter we have 5 bunny rabbits available for adoption. 4 Males and 1 Female.
All different ages, sizes and colors, come visit them and make a new furry friend. |
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