Peterborough Humane Society Receives Over $20,000 On Betty White's Birthday
/The Peterborough Humane Society received $20,376 in donations on Monday in celebration of Betty White’s birthday.
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Peterborough Humane Society Encourages Donations In Honour Of The Late Betty White's Birthday
/The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) is asking it’s supporters to participate in the #BettyWhiteChallenge, by making a donation to honour Betty White, an animal activist, on Monday.
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White, an American actress and comedian, passed away on Dec. 31, 2021 at 99 years old.
To honour her legacy and love of animals fans around the world are using Jan. 17, White’s birthday, as a day to donate to local animal shelters.
In a social media post, PHS noted that if each of their 17,255 followers donated $5 they would raise $86,000.
Comments on the post are celebrating pets that have been adopted from PHS, and noting that donations are being made.
Donations can be made online here.
Donations can also be made over the phone by calling 705-745-4722 ext. 200 or mailed by cheque to: Peterborough Humane Society, 385 Lansdowne St. E, Peterborough, ON K9L 2A3.
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Local Veterinary Clinics Band Together During New Years Eve Emergency
/Sherbrooke Heights Animal Hospital and Norwood Veterinary Clinic stepped in to take the pressure off Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic, who had reached capacity and were forced to close their doors to pets that needed care, on New Year’s Eve.
Dr. Kristy Hiltz. Photo courtesy of Sherbrooke Heights Animal Clinic.
When Stacey MacPherson, a registered veterinary technician (RVT) at Sherbrooke Heights Animal Hospital, saw KVEC’s post on Facebook stating they were at capacity she knew she had to do something.
She sent a message in the SHAH group chat, and her co-workers felt the same.
Dr. Kristy Hiltz, SHAH, got in contact with KVAC and they quickly worked out a plan.
“Stacey said ‘What do we do? How can we help?’,” said Hiltz. “I said ‘If they ask us to take any patients, do we have anyone that would be willing to do that?’ and immediately I had another veterinarian and two technicians volunteer and say ‘we’re in.’.”
Within an hour of MacPherson bringing the problem to her co-workers attention, SHAH was open and ready to take on patients at 5:30 p.m.
“I was super proud of my staff. First of all that Stacey called it to our attention and for Dr. Sarah and Jill and Stacey for stepping up and coming in to work - even after working a full week. This was supposed to be their day off.”
Norwood Veterinary Clinic also stepped in to provide relief for KVAC. Dr. Hiltz notes that this is not the first time veterinarians in Norwood have offered help to other clinics.
“Kudos to Dr. Scott in Norwood. I will say this is not the first time she’s stepped up to offer help, just out of the goodness of her heart,” said Dr. Hiltz. “There’s definitely veterinarians out there who will see the greater need and respond to that need, and that’s what they did.”
Dr. Hiltz says that this emergency on New Year’s Eve highlighted the crisis going on in the veterinary world right now.
“This is a part of a really big crisis we’re seeing Canada-wide. We don’t have enough veterinarians or veterinary staff. The need, especially during COVID, increased dramatically and that just put so much pressure on people who are already over worked.”
She notes that mental health in those working in the industry in declining.
“We have veterinarians and support staff who are burning out, there’s an association now for suicide prevention in veterinarians and techs and that’s not a good thing.”
Dr. Hiltz does not have an immediate solution for the issues the veterinary world is facing right now. She says that the emergency on New Years Eve was resolved because of caring staff that were physically and mentally able to work, but that may not always be the case.
“People need to balance their physical and emotional health with the work that required. I think it’s mirroring what’s going on in human medicine. As much as we talk about a crisis in veterinary medicine and being over-worked, I think about the crisis they’re experiencing and my heart goes out to them. It’s hard to say no when someone needs help - whether it’s a person or a little furry creature.”
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Operation Catnip Peterborough Is Hosting An Online Raffle To Fund 2022 Operations
/Operation Catnip Peterborough is hosting an online raffle on their Facebook page to raise money for future vet bills and to fund their spay/neuter program.
Operation Catnip is an organization of volunteers that use the ‘trap, neuter, release’ method. They catch stray or feral cats, spay or neuter them and then either find the cat a home or release it back into the wild.
To date the organization has helped over 1700 cats in 380+ colonies.
Only 200 tickets will be sold, and the raffle will occur when all are gone. Tickets are $10 per ticket, or 3 tickets for $25.
They can be purchased by sending an E-transfer to opcatptbo@gmail.com.
Prizes include giftcards to local shops like Juniper, The Food Forest Café, and ‘76 Sips Cafe. There are also items like Petes tickets, christmas gift baskets and candles.
Operation Catnip is also selling mugs with their logo, designed by volunteer and graphic designer Kim Russell, for $20.
Mugs, and more information about the raffle, are available on Operation Catnip’s Facebook page.
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Lakefield Animal Welfare Society Hosting Kitten Adopt-A-Thon
/The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society is hosting an adopt-a-thon on Sunday, in hopes to find homes for the kittens currently in foster homes through the agency.
Photo courtesy of Lakefield Animal Welfare Society.
There will be approximately ten kittens of all different ages, genders and colours up for adoption on Sunday.
The kittens are currently living in foster homes, and will be ready to go home with a new family immediately after the event. It is suggested that those attending come with a cat carrier.
There is a $150 charge to adopt a kitten, but $50 of that will be returned after the kitten is spayed or neutered (they are currently too young to do so).
“Sometimes the kittens become available all at once, like this, and it’s easier to have all of the foster parents bring the kittens here all at once,” said Dee Hargreaves, staff at LAWS.
Hargreaves notes that during Sunday’s event only kittens will be available for adoption.
To book an appointment for viewings call 705-652-0588.
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100 Men of Peterborough Donate Over $7,000 For Kawartha Wildlife Centre For Oxygen Concentrator Units
/The Kawartha Wildlife Centre has two new oxygen concentrator units thanks to a donation of $7,100 from 100 Men of Peterborough announced on Monday.
The long-eared owl (pictured) is one of the smaller species found in Ontario and is not considered an uncommon sight in quieter areas in the Kawarthas. Photo Courtesy of Kawartha Wildlife Centre.
The donation was made in the fall this year and the two purchased concentrators will replace the previously broken unit. The machine is meant to aid in animal welfare when injured animals arrive for medical aid.
”Equipment like this is extremely hard to secure right now,” said by the Wildlife’s Facebook post. “When injured wildlife come in oxygen support is critical for protecting their organs and supporting their recovery.”
Kawartha Wildlife Centre is funded by community donations and cannot be given money from the government. Photo Courtesy of Kawartha Wildlife Centre.
100 Men of Peterborough selected Kawartha Wildlife Centre as one of four charities/not-for-profit/non-profit organizations as a recipient of their quarterly donations.
Each member pools their money of $100 then determines its recipients through an audition process. Three organizations are chosen at random then each member votes on who gets the donation.
If you would like to donate to the Kawartha Wildlife Centre, click here.
The Rotary Club of Peterborough Annual Christmas Auction Will Support Humane Society's New Animal Care Centre
/The Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha and the Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) announced on Monday the 2021 Kawartha Rotary annual Christmas Auction will support ‘Our Pet Project’, the fundraising campaign for the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre.
Rotary Club President Carl Brown visits the Humane Society. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Humane Society.
“For over 23 years, proceeds from our Christmas auction have benefited many worthwhile community initiatives such as the Nichols Oval Waterpark and capital builds at both Hospice Peterborough and the PRHC,” said Carl Brown, Rotary Club President. “With construction well underway and fundraising ongoing for the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre, we felt it was an important time to support our furry friends through the 2021 auction.”
Last year’s auction raised over $18,000 in support of the YES Youth Transitional Housing Project. The 2021 auction will support the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre with a goal of giving $15,000.
“We are always thrilled when a community partner thinks of our organization and supporting the future of animal wellness. Kawartha Rotary’s Christmas Auction is a double win in that it encourages shopping at local Peterborough businesses while also helping us get even closer to our fundraising goal for the new centre.” said Shawn Morey, Executive Director, PHS.
Construction is underway at 1999 Technology Drive, the site of the new centre and fundraising is currently over $8.5M of its $10M goal.
The online auction goes live on Monday and ends on Sunday, Nov. 28.
For more information on the Christmas auction contact Susan Zambonin, Auction Co-Chair, susan@habitatpkr.ca
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Help PTBOCanada Support Peterborough Humane Society's "Strutt Your Mutt" Fundraiser
/During the month of September, editor David Tuan Bui, his fiancée Autumn Nadeau and other PTBOCanada staff are getting in shape for the Peterborough Humane Society’s (PHS) Strutt Your Mutt fundraiser.
(left to right) David Tuan Bui, Autumn Nadeau and Macaroon after the pair’s first walk of the month to kick off “Strutt Your Mutt.” Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The virtual challenge encourages anyone to register on PHS’s website then get active by running, cycling, yoga or any physical activity to raise money for animal wellness.
Community members and local businesses can sign up online as an individual or team and set their personal wellness and fundraising goals. Prizes are available for the highest individual and team fundraiser.
Bui and Nadeau will walk every day possible during the whole month to raise money. Their plan is to raise $1,000 but may continue to increase the goal if the amount is exceeded.
They are running since their pet cat Macaroon was adopted from PHS on Oct. 15, 2018 and saw it as a way to give back to the animal shelter.
“She is my very first cat and I would love to give back to the Humane Society for giving us a furball who's given us so much joy,” exclaimed Bui.
David Tuan Bui joined the PTBOCanada team on Mar. 1 when owner Kirtus Evoy purchased the business from Neil Morton. Photo By David Tuan Bui.
If you would like to donate to PHS on PTBOCanada’s behalf, click here.
If you would like to create your own individual page or start your own team, click here.
The fundraising campaign is seeking its goal of $25,000 at the end of the month.
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Peterborough Humane Society Issues Virtual Challenge For Shelter Needs Fundraiser
/The Peterborough Humane Society (PHS) is calling the community to participate in the month-long “Strutt Your Mutt” fundraiser all September to help raise funds for animals in need announced Monday.
A puppy showing affection to Emily Craigen. Funds raised from Strutt, support greatest shelter needs as well as special programs such as the Milo Fund and Safe Nights for Pets (SnooPy) program. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The challenge encourages anyone to register on PHS’s website then get active by running, cycling, yoga or any physical activity to raise money for animal wellness.
Community members and local businesses can sign up online as an individual or team and set their personal wellness and fundraising goals. Prizes are available for the highest individual and team fundraiser.
“One benefit to a virtual event is that people and animals that don’t like crowds could participate from a distance,” said Emily Craigen, PHS’s communications and development coordinator.
There are roughly 115 animals that are housed at the PHS. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 that will go towards providing essential vaccines, veterinary care, food and socialization of the hundreds of animals that come to PHS according to their press release.
“Don’t let the name “Strutt your Mutt” mislead you,” says Shawn Morey, PHS executive director. “We’re calling on all community members, pet owner or not, cat and dog lovers alike. We want to get folks active while supporting our four-legged friends.”
PetSmart often takes PHS animals to their store for display to be available for adoption. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Not only does doing this benefit the animals at the PHS but is a way to improve your own physical health according to Craigen.
“One of our participants in last year’s event lost 15 pounds through her evening walk with her daughter and their family dog,” she explained.
Registration has begun with the challenge taking place from Sept. 1 to 30. To sign up or donate, visit the Strutt Your Mutt website.
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VIP Guest Aids in "Ground-Digging" Ceremony for New Animal Care Centre
/“Thor” the dog along with a small group gathered together at the future site of the Peterborough Animal Care Centre for a tour and to celebrate the facility’s construction progress on Monday.
Thor with officials from the humane society, the city and the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society. Photo Courtesy Of Peterborough Humane Society.
Construction began in early May at 1999 Technology Dr. but COVID restrictions prevented a traditional groundbreaking ceremony.
$7.6 million of $10 million has been raised for the new animal facility.
The building has created roughly 50 construction jobs with 20 full-time jobs upon its completion according to the press release. Construction completion is expected by December 2022.
“Thor is a perfect example of how the new Centre will impact the lives of animals in need,” says Shawn Morey, Peterborough Humane Society executive director. “He’s unneutered and waiting to get a spot for his surgery before he can be adopted. With backlogs at veterinary and spay/neuter clinics throughout the region, animals like Thor wait weeks or even months to get in for surgery.”
The ground-digging ceremony for the new Animal Care Centre that started construction in May. Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Humane Society.
