Rabbit
130 Years in Guelph & Wellington
Hope.
Care.
Compassion.
Our Vision: A compassionate world where all animals are valued and respected. Advancing the welfare of animals through care, education, community engagement and relationships since 1894.
Serving our community.
Guelph, Centre Wellington & Guelph-Eramosa
Integrated deeply with your systems
Raiser's Edge CRM
Adopets
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Ready to go home.
Municipal Services
24/7 Animal Services.
We provide round-the-clock animal control, bylaw enforcement, pound, and licensing for the City of Guelph, Township of Centre Wellington, and Township of Guelph-Eramosa.
Wildlife Program.
Found an injured or orphaned wild animal? Do not attempt to rehabilitate it yourself. Our expert team responds to wildlife distress calls and facilitates specialized care and safe release.
Report Injured Wildlife
GHS Cares
Protecting the bond.
Protecting the bond.
Beyond the shelter.
Surrendering a pet is a last resort. We provide social safety nets to keep families and their pets together through hardship.
Pets in Transition
No-cost Long Term Boarding
A lifeline for individuals fleeing intimate partner violence or seeking inpatient support for mental health and addictions. We care for your pet so you can safely care for yourself.
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Emergency Boarding
Short Term Relief
Assisting families in sudden crisis. We offer no-cost, immediate boarding during hospitalizations, residential fires, sudden evictions, or the death of an owner.
GHS Pet Food Bank
No one should struggle to feed their best friend. We distribute food to keep bellies full, feeding approximately 500 pets per month.
Donate or Request FoodSenior Support
No-Cost Boarding
Specifically designed to relieve anxiety for senior citizens requiring emergency or scheduled hospital care. We keep their pet safe until they return home.
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$10k
Lucky Paws 50/50 Lottery
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Every ticket helps provide critical care including shelter, medical attention, and food for vulnerable animals in Wellington County.
Next Draw Date: June 30, 2026
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Full Calendar
Flagship Event
Happy Trails Walk-a-thon
Presented by Wellington Laboratories
Lace up your sneakers and grab a leash! Join our biggest community fundraiser to support local animal care.
Register Team
Humane Education
Kids Programs & Birthdays
Fostering early empathy through Critter Club, PA Day Camps, March Break, Summer camps, and on-site birthday parties.
Explore Programs
Cocktail Gala
Happy Tails Gala
An elegant evening celebrating community impact, complete with silent auctions, rescue stories, and dinner.
Purchase Tickets224k
Annual Website Visitors
500+
Pets Fed Monthly by Food Bank
130
Years of Dedicated Service
24/7
Emergency Animal Response
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