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Simcoe and District Humane Society

Animal shelter in Simcoe, ON

The Simcoe & District Humane Society has been hard at work aiding animals in distress since the 1950's and officially chartered in January 1953.

The Foster Care Program has always been an integral part of the Society, as it has not had a physical shelter to call its own.

2004 was a great stepping-stone in the endeavor of housing our animals, as the Society purchased the property at 24 Grigg Drive, Simcoe, Ontario. 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.

SDHS relies on donations from the community, and assists as many animals possible within their means.

In 2004, the Society assisted 599 animals.
2005 the Society assisted 580 animals.
2006, we assisted 784 animals

2007 was a pivotal year, some animals remain in care, still needing treatment or waiting adoption.

As of September 2007 helped over 650 cats, 70 dogs, and other animals, Helped Cruelty, over 35 animals, and well over 250 cruelty complaints visited.
Simcoe and District Humane Society is also aiding animals unclaimed through Norfolk County Animal Control. 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 Society's 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(s).

Public Awareness and Good Pet Ownership Education has been a key component in the Society's community involvement over the last 3 years.

The community's consistent support and regular donations are important to sustain the Society's ability to continue its constant and daily intake and care of those animals needing help - Many thanks to our donors.

Fast forward to 2020 and Covid-19 ... Staff and Volunteers followed all Government Guidelines and Shelter Protocols._
Objective: to help families keep their pets and lower shelter intake. Over 60 pets (30+ families) were assisted with food and supplies
739 Animals were admitted into our programs.
332 Adoptions,
183 Clinic Animals (Spay/Neuter or Wellness),
41 animals returned to owner, the rest fell into owner/service progams.
485 Spay/neuter surgeries

2021 – Objective:to help more families keep their pets and lower shelter intake. Again, over 60 pets (30+ families) were assisted with food and supplies_
Total of 96 animals still in care from 2020 including 33 Foster2Adopt Animals and 36 Bunnies
662 Animals were admitted into our programs
304 Adoptions,
179 Clinic Animals (Spay/Neuter or Wellness),
69 animals returned to owner; the rest fell into owner/service progams.
425 Spay/Neuter Surgeries

2022 – Total of 66 Animals still in care from 2021 including 24 Foster2Adopt Animals 2 budgies, 14 Rabbits, 2 horses, 4 guinea pigs, 39 cats
845 Animals were admitted into our programs
Objective: to help more families keep their pets and lower shelter intake. Again, over 50 pets (30+ families) were assisted with food and supplies.
321 Adoptions, 252 Clinic Animals (Spay/Neuter or Wellness), 75 animals returned to owner, the rest fell into owner/service programs.

411 Spay/Neuter Surgeries ~ Over 140 on waiting lists to be done

Beginning Count of 2023 – Total of 89 Animals, 67 cats, 3 Rabbits, 17 Dogs, 2 Guinea Pigs

Contact
Address
24 Grigg Drive
P.O. Box 193
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4L1
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24 Grigg Drive

P.O. Box 193

Simcoe, ON N3Y 4L1

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Adoptable pets at Simcoe and District Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Tucker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tucker

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Simcoe, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Bonnie (Baby)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Bonnie (Baby)

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Simcoe, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Suki's adoption status with email updates.
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Suki

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Simcoe, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Simcoe, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Beau's adoption status with email updates.
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Beau

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Simcoe, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Beaufort (Black Collar)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Beaufort (Black Collar)

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos
Simcoe, ON
We'll also keep you updated on RosiePurrez's adoption status with email updates.
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RosiePurrez

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Simcoe, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Binks's adoption status with email updates.
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Binks

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Simcoe, ON

Shelter FAQs

Simcoe and District Humane Society services the towns of Courtland, Delhi, Long Point, Port Dover, Port Rowan, Simcoe, Tillsonburg (Norfolk County), Vanessa, Townsend, (Norfolk County), Waterford, and all surrounding communities of Norfolk County.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Covid-19 changed many things, some for the better such as our adoption process.
Please visit www.SimcoeDHumane.ca to download the adoption application or www.Petango.com/SimcoeDHumane to start the adoption process.
Our 2 week Foster2Adopt program works very well and allows your new pet to get used to the new surroundings and gives you time to schedule your first Vet appointment. Our staff and volunteers will ask many questions and may ask for photos or videos of your home, family and other pets.

Once an application is sent in via email our volunteers usually answer within 24 hours.

Adoption Prices have changed but do include medical, parasite control, microchip, spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations information on a 30 day trial of pet insurance once you have your vet exam, and your first month of food delivered to your home!

If the animal is not altered due to size or medical, the animal must be returned for surgery date scheduled. If you want to use your own vet clinic, there is no rebate, but you must notify the shelter by email and send in a copy of the surgery certificate.

$75 of all adoption fees is non-refundable.

Kittens (Under 1 year) $275.00

Cats (over 1 year) $220

Senior Cats (Over 7) $200 As up to date as possible - may need senior medical care by adopter

Barn Buddy/Working Cats $100 ($200 if a month's food included).

Puppies (Under 1 year) $700

Dogs (Over 1 year) $600

Senior Dogs (7+ years) $550 As up to date as possible - may need senior medical care by adopter

Senior Dogs (12+ years) $500 As up to date as possible - may need senior medical care by adopter

Other Animal Adoption Prices

Rabbits under 7years $100 (spayed/neutered
Rabbits over 7 years $75 (Spayed/neutered or as up to date as possible ~ may need senior medical care by adopter)
Small & Furry $15-$30
large animals, livestock, horses $400 - $600
Amphibians, turtles, etc ask our team
Small Birds $30
Large Birds $50 - $300

Adoption application

http://www.simcoedhumane.ca/adoptable-pets---including-our-barn-buddies.php

Pets at shelters & rescues near Simcoe and District Humane Society

Waterloo Region Street Cats

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Molson's Foster Friends

Flamborough, ON L8N 2Z7

Canadian Royal Potcake Rescue

Cambridge, ON N3C 0C8

We'll also keep you updated on Reginald's adoption status with email updates.
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Reginald

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
London, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Maria - Stratford's adoption status with email updates.
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Maria - Stratford

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Kitchener, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Sarge-Kitchener's adoption status with email updates.
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Sarge-Kitchener

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Kitchener, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Ramsey's adoption status with email updates.
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Ramsey

Other/Unknown

Male, Adult
Cambridge, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Hera's adoption status with email updates.
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Hera

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Cambridge, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Woodstock, ON

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