Press Releases

2008

Tues. Aug 19 - On August 22nd - 24th Toronto Humane Society is pulling out all the stops with an Emergency Adoption Blitz
Toronto – Aug 19, 2008
“On the weekend of August 22 - 24 the Toronto Humane Society will be holding our summer Adoption Blitz. The 11 River St. shelter is overflowing and potential pet adopters will have the opportunity to view our unprecedented selection of amazing, adorable, adoptable animals. These are animals in desperate need of stable, loving homes, including 600 cats and 100 dogs, as well as many small domestic animals such as rabbits, and tropical birds are waiting to be adopted. "The shelter is full to capacity. There are literally hundreds of animals to choose from," says Ian McConachie, Senior Communicator. "We are pulling out all the stops as there has not been a time in the history of the Toronto Humane Society where we have had as many pets as we do now available for adoption," said society President Tim Trow. Furthermore, the kittens born in early summer are ready to find loving homes of their own. The Society encourages any members of the public who have been considering animal adoption to visit the shelter to view the many animals in its care. The Toronto Humane Society does not charge adoption fees for the animals. Instead, donations are requested and greatly appreciated. The Society's adoption program is open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. everyday including weekends. To view the many beautiful, healthy animals looking for new homes, please visit www.torontohumanesociety.com or come to the shelters at 11 River St. or 2802 Victoria Park Ave. The Toronto Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization solely funded through charitable donations. Its mission is to promote the humane care and protection of all animals and to prevent cruelty and suffering. ”

Thur. June 19 - Canadian premiere screening of "BLINDERS"- The truth behind the tradition
Toronto – June 19, 2008
“The Toronto Humane Society announces that it is celebrating the Canadian premiere of “Blinders” with a reception and screening of the movie trailer. Click above too read the press release”

2007

This Friday, experience MIDNIGHT MADNESS at the Toronto Humane Society!
Toronto – May 02, 2007
On May 4 the THS is keeping the doors open until midnight to give potential pet adopters lots of time to check out our unprecedented selection of amazing, adorable, adoptable animals.

THS Warns of Puppy Scam
Toronto – April 02, 2007
The Toronto Humane Society is warning the public that an advertisement which appeared in a local free daily newspaper offering a female Yorkshire Terrier for sale appears to be a scam.

Superior Court Strikes Down Key Elements of Flawed Pitbull Ban
Toronto – March 23, 2007
Despite headlines proclaiming that Ontario's pitbull ban has been upheld by the Superior Court, the Toronto Humane Society is thrilled that two key aspects of the law have been struck down.

Caledon man faces animal cruelty charges
Toronto – February 28, 2007
A Caledon man faces animal cruelty charges after being caught on a remote news camera while drowning a raccoon in Lake Ontario.

2006

Christmas in a Shelter is No Place to Be
Toronto – December 15, 2006
Toronto (December 15, 2006) – The Toronto Humane Society is holding an Adopt-a-thon which will take place over the holiday period, between December 15 '06 and January 04 '07.

Full House at The Toronto Humane Society
Toronto – November 21, 2006
The Toronto Humane Society is full of animals in need of stable, loving homes. “Quite literally, we have hundreds of animals waiting to be adopted. The shelter is full to capacity,” says Courtney Barnfield, Communications Officer.

Avoid tricks and don’t treat!
Toronto – October 30, 2006
For people, Halloween connotes traditions of costumes, candy, pumpkins and scary stories. Halloween has a decidedly different meaning to pets who often become stressed, frightened, injured, and sometimes lost during the festivities.

Autumn Adoption Affair – The Adoption Event of the Season!
Toronto – October 27, 2006
This adoption promotion is part of an ongoing effort to help the hundreds of animals in the Society's care find loving, stable homes. “We are desperate,” says Society President, Tim Trow. “We are full to bursting yet the animals keep coming and we have a responsibility not to turn them away in their time of need.”

Board fails to protect puppies from being hurt again
Toronto – October 25, 2006
The Toronto Humane Society is shocked and saddened following the Animal Care Review Board’s decision of October 19, 2006 to require the Society to return two Dalmatian puppies to a man our investigating agent recently charged with cruelty.

Open Your Heart Adopt-a-thon a Huge Success
Toronto – August 23, 2006
The Toronto Humane Society was successful in finding loving, forever homes for many of the pets in its care during the Open Your Heart adopt-a-thon. In total, 230 cats, 26 dogs, and 46 small domestic animals were adopted.

Rescue of Abandoned Animals Adds to Desperate Times at The Toronto Humane Society
Toronto - August 17, 2006
The Toronto Humane Society is desperate to find loving, forever homes for the hundreds of pets in its care after recently rescuing 133 animals from an abandoned pet store.

The Toronto Humane Society Reunites Hamilton Kitty with Her Family
Toronto - July 29, 2006
This morning, The Toronto Humane Society was thrilled to reunite “Rambling Rose” with her family. The nine-month-old cat, named Tilly, managed to travel undetected from Hamilton to Toronto in the wheel well of a delivery truck on Wednesday, July 26.

Cat Makes Harrowing Journey from Hamilton to Toronto
Toronto – July 28, 2006
The Toronto Humane Society is hoping the public can help find the guardians of a beautiful little cat – nicknamed Rambling Rose – that traveled from Hamilton to Toronto while wedged in a delivery truck’s wheel well.

Toronto Humane Society Worried About Cockatoo’s Care
Toronto – May 24, 2006
Judge Elizabeth Stewart announced her verdict today in Ontario Superior Court. The Toronto Humane Society has been ordered to return Chrissy, the Cockatoo, to her previous owner, Elaine Menna.

This Easter Say YES to Chocolate but NO to Flowers
Toronto – April 13, 2006
Every Easter, well-meaning people adopt rabbits in a misguided attempt to enhance the holiday festivities. Few people research rabbits long enough to discover children and rabbits are not always a good match.

March is Adopt a Senior Pet Month at The Toronto Humane Society
Toronto – February 28, 2006
March is Adopt a Senior Pet Month at The Toronto Humane Society. Approximately 15 per cent of dogs and 40 per cent of cats admitted to the THS are senior pets.

2005

Cat Sky House Adoption Blitz
Toronto – November 3, 2005
Once again, The Toronto Humane Society shelter is bursting at the seams with cats and kittens. “In August, the community opened its heart as never before by adopting 308 cats over the long weekend,” said Society President, Tim Trow.

Halloween is Not a Trick or Treat for Pets
Toronto – October 24, 2005
Halloween is a time for mystery and make-believe. On October 31 many of us will open our homes to the fun and festivities of All Hallows Eve. Unlike their human guardians; pets do not revel in the celebration.

Pit Bull Breed Banning
Pit bulls that are bred responsibly, trained and provided with loving environments make wonderful pets...

GIVE THANKS FOR THE JOY A PET BRINGS THIS THANKSGIVING
Toronto – October 6, 2005
Every pet guardian knows the joy an animal brings to his or her life. The Toronto Humane Society urges anyone thinking of adopting a pet to bring a best friend home this Thanksgiving.

Duck Update
Toronto – October 5, 2005
When 558 ducklings were rescued by The Toronto Humane Society from an accident at Pearson International Airport, the shelter was quacking with excitement.

TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY PROCLAIMS OCTOBER ADOPT–A–DOG MONTH
Toronto – October 1, 2005
October is Adopt-a-Dog Month at The Toronto Humane Society and the shelter is full of great dogs looking for new homes.

THE TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY WAIVES ADOPTION FEES
Toronto – September 14, 2005
Another huge influx of cats, kittens and dogs has prompted The Toronto Humane Society to waive its adoption fees for the third time this year. In one day alone, 58 cats were brought to the Society as strays or surrendered by owners.

Thank you for our new X-ray machine
Toronto – September 12, 2005
Thanks to our donors and members generous contributions, The Toronto Humane Society has been able to purchase a new x-ray machine for our veterinary staff.

THS heads to New Orleans
Toronto – September 9, 2005
Tom Borscevski and Will Robinson, Toronto Humane Society Canine Coordinators, have left for New Orleans. They take with them 2000 lbs of supplies including; food, medication and dog crates packed in a Toronto Humane Society van.

Adoption fees waived for dogs
Toronto – September 8, 2005
In a continuing effort to encourage the public to adopt a new best friend, The Toronto Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for dogs. Adoption fees are waived from Friday, September 8 through to closing on Sunday, September 11.

The Toronto Humane Society at the Rogers Cup
Toronto – August 2005
The Toronto Humane Society spent a week with the tennis pros after being invited to attend this year's Roger's Cup, held at the Rexall Centre at York University.

FINAL SUMMER ADOPTION BLITZ
Toronto – August 25, 2005
In a continuing effort to encourage the public to adopt a new best friend, The Toronto Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for cats, dogs and small domestic animals, excluding rabbits, during its final adoption event of the summer. Adoption fees are waived from Friday, August 26 through to closing on Sunday, August 28.

FEES WAIVED TILL THEY’RE GONE
Toronto – August 11, 2005
In an ongoing effort to encourage the public to adopt, The Toronto Humane Society continues to waive adoption fees for cats, kittens, dogs, and other small domestic animals. Rabbits excepted. Fees will be waived until Sunday, August 14.

Cat Adoption Blitz a Record-breaking Success
Toronto – August 1, 2005
The Toronto Humane Society, a world-wide leader in animal rescue and placement, has successfully completed an adoption marathon in which 304 cats and kittens were matched with loving homes.

“FREE TO A GOOD HOME”—DESPERATE CAT CRISIS AT THE TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY
Toronto – July 28, 2005
The sudden need to shelter 37 additional cats and kittens that could no longer be cared for by an elderly couple has pushed the numbers of felines at The Toronto Humane Society shelter to over 500.