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Welcome to the Niagara Falls
Humane Society

The Niagara Falls Humane Society helps find loving homes for unwanted and mistreated animals, as well as trying its best to reunite lost pets with their rightful owners.

The NFHS provides a safe haven for pets in limbo, before they are placed in a new home. The Society tries to alleviate the suffering of all animals and to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for pets. At the NFHS, no healthy adoptable animal will ever be euthanised.

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Featured Animals

Johnny Rocco

Our Sponsors

Help the animals at the shelter by sponsoring a Cage -$25/mo or Kennel- $50/mo.

Thank you to our current sponsors:

Kim Bodnar

Mike Fastje

Vera and Bob Gale

Bobby Gale

5-0 Taxi

Brandon Boone

Carole Scordino

Deanna Tustin

Dennis and Heather Goodes

Gabriele’s Custom Catering

Hether Deans

Humane Wildlife Control

Julie & David Bacon

Lasting Memories Pet Memorial

Professor Tardif-Williams and Family

Rainbow Tour and Reception

Susan Sakowski & Ron Herkimer

Tina Moessner & Ernie Morgan - Morse & Son Funeral Home

Tony and Becky Evershed

The Zucchiatti Family

The Hatt Family

The Bartkowiak Family

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday*
10am - 4:30pm

Saturday - Sunday*
11am - 3:30pm

Emergencies and
confined dogs
24hrs

*except for holidays
(holiday hours below)

SHELTER CLOSURE
VICTORIA DAY HOLIDAY

Please note that the shelter will be closed on Monday May 21 for the Victoria Day holiday.

NEW FUNDRAISING EFFORT
EMPTIES FOR ANIMALS

Starting May 22, after the long weekend, there will be a weekly returnable beer, wine and liquor bottle collection starting with all proceeds going directly to the shelter to help the animals. I feel that this can be a great opportunity to raise funds just by spreading the word! So enjoy the long weekend (responsibly of course!) and do some good with your empty bottles!!

Many of the animals at the shelter unfortunately live there for quite some time, and it is the little extras a program like this can provide to give them some perks that will keep up their spirits until the lucky day comes for them when they are adopted. Also, abandoned and rescued special needs animals can really benefit by giving the resources to go “the extra mile” to help them.

Please “like” us on Facebook for updates and collections at: Empties for Animals NFHS, a link will be available on the NFHS Facebook page. Be sure to share the link with all of your animal loving friends!

Collections are on Tuesdays, from 1 to 3pm, and 6 to 8pm at The Cove Restaurant, located at 6130 Dunn Street. My special thanks to The Cove for allowing us to use their parking lot for this cause, please support our sponsors and stay for a while for a bite! Bring your pets for a free treat!!

Thank you for your Support! Lisa Maroney, Coordinator, Empties for Animals

MICROCHIP CLINIC
GLOBAL PET FOODS MAY 24

We will be having another microchip clinic at Global Pet Foods on Thursday May 24 from 12-7.

One of the NFHS Vet Techs will microchip your pet for a fee of $25, a substantial savings.

Thank you to Global Pets for hosting this event!

Thank You to some students from Thorold Secondary High School

The NFHS would like to thank Emily Scott, Alannah Jospeh, Jaye Barras, and Wesley Stewart for their donation of cash and food for the animals at the shelter. We sincerely appreciate it.

NFHS BBQ A Huge Success!

The Niagara Falls Humane Society would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Dave McMahon, his wife Deb, and the students at the Dave McMahon Dog Training Academy for hosting a fantastic BBQ on our behalf. The event raised over $400! Deb even made home-made hamburgers that were delicious. Again, thank you for all of your hard work and support. You are all great friends to the NFHS!

Thank you to the students at Orchard Park Elementary School!

The NFHS would like to extend their gratitude to Kimberly Pavone and the students at Orchard Park Elementary School for their fundraising drive this past week. The students were able to bring in a lot wet and dry dog and cat food in addition to raising $300 for kuranda beds which will allow our animals to have some comfy naps. Thank you!

Looking for Fundraising Committee Members

We're looking for interested parties to join our Fundraising Committee. If you have experience and a passion for event planning or just want to help raise funds for the animals at the shelter, please fill out a volunteer form on our website and email it to humane@niagarafallshumanesociety.com or drop it off at the NFHS.

New Dog Park in Niagara Falls
Grand Opening May 26th

Plan to attend the opening of the new dog park at Firemen's Park.

Thank you

When you adopt an animal from our shelter, you also support what we do and what we believe in. The Niagara Falls Humane Society treats all animals with the care, respect and compassion they deserve. Finding loving, responsible forever families for animals in need is always our priority.

Every animal is evaluated on a case by case basis. Animal rehabilitation is part of every day life at the shelter. We work with professionals, rescue groups, foster homes and trained volunteers to give every animal the support they need so that they can be adopted.

At NFHS there is no euthanasia for space. Ever. The shelter is a safe refuge and temporary home for displaced animals. Every possible effort is made by staff and volunteers alike to understand, support and help each animal.

We are very grateful to all our supporters, especially those who have adopted shelter animals. When you adopt, or support the shelter in any way you help us create a more humane community for the animals in our city.

2012 Dog Licence Renewal Information

To order your dog licence(s) by mail, please send the completed order form, payment (cheque or money order only), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Niagara Falls Humane Society. Your licence(s) will be mailed to you once your order is processed.

By using this convenient method, you will not be required to resubmit proof of spay/neuter. If you prefer to buy your licence from an outlet as listed below, please remember to bring certification of your dog(s) spay/neuter with you.

Owners of pit bull type dogs as defined in the Dog Owners’ Liability Act must purchase licence(s) directly from the Niagara Falls Humane Society.

Download Dog Licence Renewal Information

Coyotes in the community

Coyotes, like other wild animals, sometimes come into conflict with humans.

Since migrating to Ontario from the west over 100 years ago, coyotes have adapted well to urban environments and can now be found in both rural and urban settings. Changes in land use, agricultural practices, weather and natural food shortages may contribute to increased coyote sightings in your community.
click here to read more about how to keep safe in an encounter with a coyote

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Welcome to the Niagara Falls Humane Society