Update:
139 Animals rescued from one Home in Norfolk County
We need your help!
As previously released, Simcoe and District Humane Society was asked to help over 120 animals from a single home in Norfolk County. The actual count of the animals rescued was 139.
In this group were 5 pregnant mommies, 2 who have given birth over the last week with a total of 9 new babies.
Volunteers have worked around the clock to assess the animals, do their initial intake and prepare the animals for veterinary care or spay and neuters. Volunteers and foster homes have also been working with the animals' daily care, feeding, cleaning and loving.
The animals are all in very good health and are exceptionally social considering the living conditions. The adoptability of each animal is very high.
Pets over 3 months old have been FIV/FELV tested, spayed or neutered and vaccinated. All the animals have been flea treated, dewormed, and will be microchipped before adoption.
Prior to the rescue, Simcoe and District Humane Society volunteers and veterinarians put their heads together to come up with a plan to help the animals, including preparing a budget. The initial cost to rescue was $16,000 with an additional $16,000 needed as the babies and mothers were ready for further care.
Foster homes were asked to reassess their space to help and stores were invited to participate in adopt-a-thons. Volunteers were asked to give more time at the shelter and the public was notified that applications for both fostering and volunteering were being accepted to prepare for the necessary space and extra care at the shelter needed to house the animals.
We are still in desparate need of foster homes and volunteers. Those interested are asked to visit the shelter Monday - Friday 11am-3pm for more information.
Donors and supporters stepped forward and assisted the Society in the initial cost of care. A special thank you to those who gave generously to help these animals.
We are now on the second wave of expenses and $16,000 is needed NOW to prepare the kittens and the mothers with vaccinations and spays. Of course there will be the additional monthly cost for the animals who will need continuing flea treatment or other medical needs while in the care of the Society.
Food and litter will be desperately needed and the Society is asking that donations be dropped of at their location, 24 Grigg Drive, Simcoe ~ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11am - 3pm.
This is not the first "large group" rescue for Simcoe and District Humane Society. Different rescues of 14 horses, 14 dogs, 14, 27, 35, and 57 cats have taken place over the last 2-3 years.
Organizations such as the Ontario Provincial Police, Children's Aid Society, Canadian Mental Health, Family Violence Assistance Programs and Seniors Support Services rely on Simcoe and District Humane Society to help with the daily sick and injured, emergency housing, community support and overwhelming numbers of animals in households.
For these calls the Society assists with, there is no funding and NO payment!
The public depends on the Society to help with all animals when they find sick, injured or orphaned animals, and owners rely on the Society when they can no longer take care of their animal(s)
We do not look after "Strays". If you have lost or found a dog, please call Norfolk County Animal control at 519-586-8008. You may send a full report to laf@s-dhs.ca include a full description of the animal, any identification including a microchip# or tattoo and your contact information with full name. We will post on our lost and found.
Norfolk County does not have any type of Feline Control.
Simcoe and District Humane Society is not funded by any level of government, does not receive money from Norfolk County and relies solely on the dollars raised throughout the community and on donor support.
Your donation is needed NOW!
CLICK HERE to donate now or mail your cheque payable to:
Simcoe and District Humane Society
24 Grigg Drive, P.O. Box 193
Simcoe, ON N3Y 4L1
Please help the stray population ....
Spay or Neuter your pet ... and the stray outdoors!
Keep your animal safe ... keep your cat indoors!
Remember ... if you feed them they will stay!
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