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Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Supports TDHS Alumni Ares with $900 Donation < Back Your Neighbourhood Credit Union TDHS Alumni Ares receives a donation of $900 from Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Timmins Branch employees Kathleen Dupuis and Cindy Fizzel. The money was raised as part of the company's Good Neighbour's Employee Volunteer Program. $900

Get ready for the ultimate holiday event for pet lovers! Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends to our Pet Pics with Santa at the YMCA of Timmins < Back Nov 9, 2024 🎅🐾 Santa Paws is Coming to Town! 🐾🎅 Get ready for the ultimate holiday event for pet lovers! Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends to our Pet Pics with Santa at the YMCA of Timmins On Dec. 1, 7, 8, and 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Capture the magic of the season with adorable photos of your beloved pets posing with Santa! But that's not all! Pick up your 2025 TDHS Calendar—an amazing stocking stuffer and gift that keeps on giving with proceeds helping animals in need. Browse our Christmas Wishlist and place a donation under the tree to make the season merry and bright for the animals in our care. Every dollar raised supports the Timmins and District Humane Society and brings joy to the animals awaiting their forever homes. Don’t miss this heartwarming event—come out, have fun, and make a difference! Previous Next

Young hero Olive Dine crafted and sold beaded keychains, using the proceeds to buy toys and blankets for animals at the Timmins & District Humane Society < Back Olive Dine Big Shoutout to Olive Dine! Meet Olive, a young superstar with a heart of gold! This inspiring young lady recently hand-made beautiful beaded lizard keychains and sold them to help animals in need. With the proceeds, Olive bought toys and cozy blankets for the animals at the Timmins and District Humane Society! Thank you, Olive, for showing us how a little creativity and kindness can make a big difference for our furry friends. You’ve warmed hearts, inspired many, and made tails wag! Toys/Blankets

In memory of Dave Rousseau, The Bucket Shop and its employees made generous donations to TDHS, honoring Dave’s love for animals < Back In Loving Memory | Dave Rousseau The Timmins and District Humane Society would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of Dave Rousseau. When Dave passed away recently, his friends and colleagues at the Bucket Shop held a special memorial and donated toward a cause close to Dave's heart. The Bucket Shop made a corporate donation of $1,000, while the employees personally donated another $500. Dave was an animal lover, who loved nothing more than riding in his side by side with his dog. He was known as a friend, a mentor and a hard worker and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. TDHS extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who donated in memory of Dave. Your kindness not only honors his memory but also reflects the same love for animals that Dave embodied. Thank you! $1000 + $500

The Timmins ATV Club’s donation supports essential supplies and care for animals in need at TDHS < Back Timmins ATV Club Community Support in Action! A huge shoutout to the Timmins ATV Club (represented here by Tylor Boudreau & Rick Marin) for their amazing generosity! Recently, the club donated $775 worth of much needed supplies and food to the Timmins and District Humane Society, all thanks to their Mud Fest 50/50 draw fundraiser. It’s heartwarming to see how our local groups are making a difference in the lives of animals in need. Every bit helps, and this contribution will go a long way in supporting the Humane Society's mission of providing care and love to the animals in our community. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this possible! $775

Unveiling the Month's Highlights: Exclusive Insights from Our Monthly Newsletters < Back Oct 1, 2024 Inside Scoop - October 2024 Newsletter Unveiling the Month's Highlights: Exclusive Insights from Our Monthly Newsletters Previous Next

Monteith Correctional Centre Team Donates Supplies to Shelter Animals < Back Monteith Correctional Centre's Crisis Negotiator Team Employees from the Monteith Correctional Centre's Crisis Negotiator Team stopped by the shelter recently with some supplies for the animals! Supplies

Discover a range of volunteer opportunities, from animal care and dog walking to administrative tasks and event support. Find out how to get involved, the benefits of volunteering, and how you can make a difference in the lives of animals. Volunteer Information The Benefits of Volunteering 01 02 Volunteering with animals can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, offering various benefits both for the volunteers and the animals. Here are some key advantages: Animal Welfare Community Engagement Volunteering directly contributes to the well-being of animals. Your efforts can help provide care, attention, and socialization, improving their overall quality of life. Volunteering allows you to connect with your local community. You'll likely meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for animals and their welfare, fostering a sense of camaraderie. 03 Skill Development Working at an animal shelter can provide opportunities to develop and enhance various skills, such as animal care, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service. 04 Compassion and Empathy Volunteering can cultivate and strengthen your sense of compassion and empathy. You may gain a deeper understanding of the challenges animals face, leading to increased empathy not only for animals but for people in challenging situations as well. 05 Personal Satisfaction Knowing that you've made a positive impact on the lives of animals can be immensely satisfying. Volunteering often brings a sense of fulfillment and purpose. 07 Learning Experience Volunteering at an animal shelter can be an educational experience. You may learn about different species, their behaviors, medical needs, and the importance of responsible pet ownership. 09 Positive Environment Animal shelters often have a positive and supportive atmosphere. Volunteering can provide an escape from daily stresses and offer a welcoming and uplifting environment. 06 Health Benefits Spending time with animals has been linked to various health benefits, including reduced stress, lower blood pressure, and increased levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin. 08 Career Exploration For those considering a career in animal-related fields, volunteering provides valuable hands-on experience. It can help you decide if working with animals is the right path for you and can be a valuable addition to your resume. 10 Advocacy Opportunities Through volunteering, you may become more aware of animal rights and welfare issues. This awareness can turn you into an advocate for positive change, raising awareness about responsible pet ownership and the treatment of animals. Remember, the benefits of volunteering can vary from person to person, but the overall impact is often positive and contributes to the well-being of both volunteers and the animals they care for. If you would like to become a volunteer, complete an application form, obtain a criminal record check (please contact us to obtain your criminal record check at a discounted price) and attend an orientation session. Download Volunteer Application Form *Please note: Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and adult. Volunteer Program Opportunities Our Animal Shelter Volunteer Program offers a myriad of opportunities for individuals with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of our furry friends. Maintenance Commitee Volunteers assist with yard work, general maintenance around the shelter, automotive repairs, renovations, etc. Fundraising Committee TDHS relies on local fund raising, donations and volunteers to support its activities. We receive no funding from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA), as we only have the status of an affiliate branch. Therefore, volunteers that are interested in discussing fundraising ideas, assist in the planning, coordinating and execution of events are greatly appreciated. Volunteers could also assist in communicating with sponsors and donors. Sewing Commitee Volunteers are asked to cut down and resew large bulky comforters that do not fit in our washing machine into smaller bedding pieces for the comfort of our animals. Canine Enrichment This program allows volunteers to help maintain the health and welfare of TDHS dogs by providing physical activity, training, and companionship. While volunteers are walking our dogs, they can also provide mental stimulation through positive reinforcement by leash training or reinforcing basic commands. Volunteers can also let certain dogs run loose in our fenced-in yard to allow them to burn their energy. Other tasks may include brushing and bathing dogs, playing fetch and socializing puppies through humane interaction. Feline Enrichment This program includes several activities to help stimulate the cats. Volunteers will be asked to play with very active cats and kittens. Volunteers will also be asked to pet and brush some of the cats that are more nervous and shy in order to improve there socialization through humane interaction. Feline enrichment provided by our volunteers is necessary to improve the quality of life of the feline residents and make there stay here at TDHS more enjoyable. A well-socialized cat is more likely to be loving, trusting, affectionate and well-behaved and therefore can be successfully adopted. Hands-On Cleaning Depending on the time of day, volunteers will assist our employees with animal care that is provided daily. Some of the responsibilities include cleaning adoption rooms (scooping litter boxes, cleaning dog kennels, sweeping, moping), providing fresh food and water, helping with laundry, replenishing areas with bedding and supplies, etc. Fundraising Events TDHS is always planning different types of events which could not be possible without the help of our volunteers. There are several roles that volunteers can have during these events. Events vary from fundraisers, booths, adoption events, community events, etc. Promoting Pet Adoptions Volunteers assist staff by showing adoptable animals to the public during events. They also help promoting adoptable pets from the TDHS through social media. Fostering Animals On occasion TDHS searches for extraordinary families who are capable of opening their homes and hearts to certain animals in our care that are in need of special care such as post-op patients, bottle feeding kittens, nursing mothers with their kittens, cats or dogs with minor wounds or treatable illnesses, etc. Dog & Cat Transfer Programs When TDHS is faced with a lack of space for new arrivals in our facility, we reach out to other shelters in Ontario through our Second Chance Dog Transfer Program. With this program we occasionally need new volunteers to transport our animals from our shelter to another. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Timmins & District Humane Society. We look forward to meeting you!

Generosity in Full Bloom: Otis Grateful for $1,000 Donation from Northern Ontario Handmade < Back Maija Hogget & Lynn Clement Otis accepts a $1,000 donation from Maija Hogget and Lynn Clement of Northern Ontario Handmade. The group holds markets twice a year selling handmade goods. After each show the group gives back to an organization in the community. This is the second time TDHS has been chosen, having received the very first donation when the group started out. Thank you so much from everyone here at TDHS – your generosity is very much appreciated!! $1000

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Raffle Proceeds Donated by Impala Canada < Back Impala Canada 🐾 A Huge Thank You to Laura Lee and Impala Canada! 🐾 We’re sending our heartfelt thanks to Laura Lee, a contractor with Impala Canada, for choosing the Timmins & District Humane Society to receive an incredible donation of $1,616.17 raised through a recent raffle! 🎉 Your generosity and community spirit mean so much to us — and to the many animals who will benefit from your support. Donations like this help provide food, shelter, medical care, and second chances to pets in need. From all of us (and all the wagging tails and happy purrs), thank you for making a difference! 💕 $1,616.17

Unveiling the Month's Highlights: Exclusive Insights from Our Monthly Newsletters < Back May 1, 2024 Inside Scoop - May 2024 Newsletter Unveiling the Month's Highlights: Exclusive Insights from Our Monthly Newsletters Previous Next