Toronto Humane Society
COVID-19
Animal adoptions hit all-time high
Animal adoptions skyrocket as people stay home due to social distancing practices during the coronavirus pandemic.
News
Toronto Humane Society calls for repeal of pit bull ban
Pit bulls have gained a bad reputation leading to breed-specific legislation in Ontario, which the Toronto Humane Society opposes.
Features
Cold, scared and alone: How registered cat colonies are saving lives
Stray cats are always a concern, especially in the cold winter season. An East York cat colony caretaker stops at nothing to help them.
News
Kitten rescued after being thrown from vehicle on Hwy. 427
A kitten has been rescued and is recovering at the Toronto Humane society after being thrown out the window of a moving car on Highway 427 on Dec 3.
Arts & Life
YTV judges speak out for shelter dogs
About a year ago, Mark Spicoluk, a host of the television show The Next Star, purchased a Rottweiler puppy and named him Prince. Over the next few months, Prince’s training from the vet ended up leaving him with trust issues and Spicoluk with a mission.
Arts & Life
‘Cat people’ say removing pet quota can reduce feral cats
Some feral cat rescuers say the cat lovers in your neighbourhood could reduce numbers of feral cats on the street.
News
Anti-puppy-mill bylaw having impact in GTA pet stores
Everything seemed calm as Heather Hill walked toward the barn. But once the doors opened, the smell of rotten flesh and the barking of 400 dogs proved otherwise. Puppies were kept in groups of about eight, in small rooms and forced to stand on metal grates allowing their excrement to fall through. “It was more disgusting than you can ever imagine. She knew nothing about the breeds.”
News
Hope’s story gives ‘paws’ to reflect on animal abuse
Hope was tied to a tree with electrical cord and left for dead in Atlanta, Ga. On July 7, Shane Smith found the dog, which became his motivation to found Paws for Hope and Faith, an organization urging an end to animal abuse. Now the group is set to hold a fundraiser on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. at The Sidewalk Café.
Features
Progress made but city’s feral cat problem remains
Dorothy Mathieson considers herself a bit of a Pied Piper when it comes to stray cats. She says she usually has up to eight of them following her around when she walks her dog.
News
Pet shop owner claims anti-puppy-mill bylaw won’t work
A pet shop owner in Toronto doesn’t like plans to regulate the sale of...
Arts & Life
Cat control program may be left in the cold
An unprecedented neutering clinic aims to control Toronto's feral cat population—weather permitting.
Latest articles
ParaParis2024
Canada falls to Germany, misses wheelchair basketball bronze
The Canadian men's wheelchair basketball team were unable to secure a medal at the...
Para Canoe
Canadian Para canoeist Hennessy wins silver in 200m
Brianna Hennessy has claimed her first Paralympic medal in Paris, earning silver in the...
ParaParis2024
Canada’s bronze is first-ever medal in sitting volleyball
Canada defeated rival Brazil in straight sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-18) to win its first ever Paralympic medal in sitting volleyball Saturday morning at North Paris Arena.
Para Athletics
Wheelchair racer Smeenk captures Canada’s 5th Para Athletics gold medal
Austin Smeenk (Oakville, Ont.) dominated the men’s (T34) 800m event, racing to victory at...