The Simcoe & District Humane Society, chartered in January, 1953, has worked hard at aiding animals in distress since the 1950's, The Foster Care Program is an integral part of the Society, as it does not have a shelter as of yet, but 2004 was a great stepping-stone in this endeavor when the Society purchased property at 24 Grigg Drive, Simcoe.
As the number of stray, sick and injured animals has grown, so has the community support and the Society now has a goal to build a shelter in the near future.
The SDHS relies on donations from the community, and assists as many animals possible within their means.
As space in the foster care program allows, SDHS provides adoptable animals the necessary medical care, including FIV (Feline Aids) and Feline Leukemia testing for felines, Heartworm testing for canines, vaccinations, deworming, flea and other parasite treatment and microchipping for each animal. It is the Societys goal to find every adoptable animal a home to call its own!
In 2007, the Society has temporarily assisted and housed more than 35 animals, until owners have been able to provide appropriately for their pet. Public Awareness and Good Pet Ownership Education has been a key component in the Societys community involvement over the last 3 years. Being involved in the community, introducing the different elements of animal care and owning a pet has been a priority with the Society, especially in a community where highly transmittable diseases are apparent.
The Society always remains grateful to those families who open their hearts and homes to all our animals during their stay in the foster care program. Thank you to those who have taken responsibility for the Mother Cats, having them spayed, vaccinated and releasing to appropriate families and homes.
Again, a special thank you goes out to our Veterinary Clinics who assist us on a daily basis and understand our needs with our animals in care.
As members, we are proud of our accomplishments and look forward to doing more with the growing numbers of animals needing help.
Animal Care and Control is a community responsibility.
Your local Humane Society cannot do it all.
WE WANT YOU TO KNOW:
TO BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION YOU CAN:
Moving Forward
Welcome to 2008 and a year of major growth for Simcoe and District Humane Society.
Congratulations to the new Board of Directors and those taking on Appointed Positions. There is so much to look forward to and continue the work as the new Board of Directors takes over and membership grows.
I am proud of every member, every volunteer and so grateful to every person who has supported us through 2006 & 2007. Your assistance has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.
Sure there have been some growing pains and roadblocks, but we have worked passed them and now it is time to hold fast as the whirlwind of activities takes place. Everyone’s help will be requested and required .......from volunteering at events to raise funds and awareness to volunteering with a hammer to raise the building.
Just think, in a few months, we will have a building to call our own and a temporary home for our animals, whether they are in quarantine or ready for adoption. We will not lose our foster care program but compliment it.
We will have a place to hold our meetings and if necessary hold our fundraisers in bad weather.
People will be able to visit our pets, come in for information, or get assistance from a volunteer - face to face!
I am asking every member and supporter to help now! Please remember the animals and all our programs that we have to offer. Today, we need your help more than ever.
Please give a minimum $20 donation - $10 can help build the shelter and $10 will help us with the owing amounts from our very busy 2007 year and our continuing care.
Again, while we "Spring" into 2008, I look forward to working with volunteers at events and seeing members out to meetings! Keep up the great work continuing to help those who cannot help themselves!
Cathie Hosken, President
Donations may be sent to:
P.O. Box 193
Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4L1
or donate on the web at www.s-dhs.ca
Change their Luck for Just 2 Bucks!
Your $2 donation can ..
1.
feed a litter of 4 orphans for 1 day2.
deworm a litter of 4 kittens or puppies3.
feed an adult cat or dog for 2 days4.
buy a bag of treats for the animals in care5 - $2 donations can ..
1. Pay for an animal to stay overnight at a vet
2. treat 2 kittens for fleas
3. feed a litter of 4 kittens or puppies for 1 week
10 - $2 donations can ..
1. treat 3 animals for ear mites
2. purchase ear cleaner for many animals in care
3. treat 3 cats for tape worm
40 - $2 donations can ..
1. help with medical care for sick and injured animals
2. pay for a spay or neuter of a cat
3. help with vaccinations for 2 kittens
Upcoming Events
Come visit us at the Norfolk Tavern in Port Dover!
The Norfolk Tavern Sponsors Charities ~ Saturdays 3:00pm and 6:00pm
Join in on our Meat Raffles ~ Tickets $1.00 each, 3/$2.00 or 10/$5.00
2 Draws every 45 minutes
See you there!
Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored and supported our move from Norfolk Street to our new home at
24 Grigg Drive, Simcoe, Ontario
We will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 noon (Unless posted on door)
After noon, by appointment only please.
Fosterers please pick up food and regular Supplies
Saturdays 9:00 - 11:30 am only
Donations may be dropped off during these times.
This has been an exciting and busy time for all of us. The trailers have housed our foster home supplies over the last year. Now we are working on building our shelter!
The steel portion of the building has been delivered and we are now awaiting estimates for the work to continue.
We need everyone's help to make this building a reality! If you are interested in making a monetary donation please contact Ruth Hubbard at 519-428-9161.
If you would like to make a donation of materials or time, please contact Dan or Cathie at 519-428-9161.
With your help we can better help those who cannot help themselves!
Please note: Our trailer is for supplies and information.
No Animals may be left at this location!
We have many events planned in 2008.
Volunteers are always needed to assist with events ~ See you there!
Please visit www.s-dhs.ca for a complete list of events
Volunteers Needed!
Members in the Simcoe and District Humane Society volunteer their time in many ways. We are looking for people who are interested in helping us serve our community.Volunteers for fund-raising events, promotional and educational events, animal care, transportation, special adoption showcases and other community functions are always needed.
Help at the office!
Can you commit one (or more) 9-5 day a week at the office and supply trailer?
Computer - database entries,
returning phone calls,
making follow-up calls on adoptions,
greeting public, answering questions, taking donations
filing paperwork,
Stocking shelves
and more!
Baby season is here! Please help with our soon to be moms and babies.
We also need temporary foster homes to relieve full time foster homes for vacations.
If you are interested in fostering for the SDHS, please contact 519-428-9161. If you have requested information or have signed up for fostering in the past, please call and update your information.
To all our Foster Homes ~ Thank you for all your hard work!
If you are interested in becoming a member or volunteer of the Simcoe and District Humane Society, please contact (519)428-9161 and let us know in what way you would like to help
See our new Pamphlets: Simcoe and District Humane Society Presents ....
"What To Do When A Stray Finds You!"
"Fix 'em all" Spay and Neuter Your Pet
"Become a Foster Home"
General Meetings are held at the Norfolk Mutual Building, 33 Park Rd., Simcoe
Please contact 519-428-9161 for upcoming dates.
Our Foster Homes always enjoy showing off their special friends! We will post as many animals as we can on PetFinder.com, but there are many more in the system than are not posted.
Adoptable pets are also displayed at:
Pet Valu Pet Foods, 470 Norfolk St. South, Simcoe Ontario
Paulmac's Pet Store, 95 Queensway West, Simcoe Ontario
For information on animals ready for adoption email us or contact the SDHS at (519)428-9161 and ask for an Animal Coordinator to return your call.
Our Adoption Prices include deworming, vaccinations (to date), micro-chip and medical attention as required:
Kittens...................$90.00 (a $20 certificate towards the pets spay/neuter included)
Cats.......................$120.00 (spayed/neutered and vaccinated to date)
Puppies.................$150.00 (a $25 certificate towards the pets spay/neuter included)
Dogs......................$150.00
(spayed/neutered and vaccinated to date)
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