I’m a fun, lively boy with a big heart! I can be a little shy when meeting new people, so I’ll need my humans to help me feel safe and make sure strangers give me a little space. Once I’m comfortable, I shine—especially when there’s a ball involved. I’m a champion fetch player, and my joyful, springy leaps will absolutely make you smile. (I swear I might be part bunny!) A securely fenced yard—5 feet or taller—is perfect for me so I can bounce and play to my heart’s content. I’m affectionate, eager to learn, and super motivated by tasty treats, so training with me is both fun and rewarding.
MY IDEAL HOME INVOLVES… CHILDREN: Teenagers may be ok but no young children given my sensitive nature. OTHER DOGS: I may do best as the only dog but might be able to have dog friends with slow introductions and calm dogs. CATS: No, I like to chase small things. FIRST-TIME DOG OWNERS: I would do best with someone who has previous dog experience. FENCED-IN YARD: Recommended. HOUSING: A quieter home environment suits me best—apartments aren’t ideal since close encounters with strangers make me nervous. SOMEONE HOME MOST OF THE DAY: Not necessarily, though right now I may not be an ideal match for a family that is gone for a full work day.
SOME OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME… ACTIVITY LEVEL: Medium. HOUSE-TRAINED: I seem to be on the right track, but expect some accidents as I adjust to a new routine.
If you think I could be a good match for your home, click the “Adopt Me” button to apply!
Hello! My name is Fig!
I’m a fun, lively boy with a big heart! I can be a little shy when meeting new people, so I’ll need my humans to help me feel safe and make sure strangers give me a little space. Once I’m comfortable, I shine—especially when there’s a ball involved. I’m a champion fetch player, and my joyful, springy leaps will absolutely make you smile. (I swear I might be part bunny!) A securely fenced yard—5 feet or taller—is perfect for me so I can bounce and play to my heart’s content. I’m affectionate, eager to learn, and super motivated by tasty treats, so training with me is both fun and rewarding.
MY IDEAL HOME INVOLVES… CHILDREN: Teenagers may be ok but no young children given my sensitive nature. OTHER DOGS: I may do best as the only dog but might be able to have dog friends with slow introductions and calm dogs. CATS: No, I like to chase small things. FIRST-TIME DOG OWNERS: I would do best with someone who has previous dog experience. FENCED-IN YARD: Recommended. HOUSING: A quieter home environment suits me best—apartments aren’t ideal since close encounters with strangers make me nervous. SOMEONE HOME MOST OF THE DAY: Not necessarily, though right now I may not be an ideal match for a family that is gone for a full work day.
SOME OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME… ACTIVITY LEVEL: Medium. HOUSE-TRAINED: I seem to be on the right track, but expect some accidents as I adjust to a new routine.
If you think I could be a good match for your home, click the “Adopt Me” button to apply!
If you’re interested in adopting a pet, view the pets on our website. Please ensure you read their adorable description and all their important details! Once you choose a pet that you feel would be a good match for your home, click “Adopt me” from within that animal’s profile. Adoptions at GHS are not processed on a “first come first served” basis. We may accept multiple applications for an animal in an effort to find the most suitable home.
If you’re interested in adopting a pet, view the pets on our website. Please ensure you read their adorable description and all their important details! Once you choose a pet that you feel would be a good match for your home, click “Adopt me” from within that animal’s profile. Adoptions at GHS are not processed on a “first come first served” basis. We may accept multiple applications for an animal in an effort to find the most suitable home.
The Guelph Humane Society is open for in-person animal viewing hours Tuesdays through Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. During this time, you can meet the cats in our cozy kennel, view our adoptable dogs and small animals living in-shelter.
We now facilitate cat adoptions in-person on Saturdays! Join us in shelter on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm to meet your perfect match.
The Guelph Humane Society is open for in-person animal viewing hours Tuesdays through Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. During this time, you can meet the cats in our cozy kennel, view our adoptable dogs and small animals living in-shelter.
We now facilitate cat adoptions in-person on Saturdays! Join us in shelter on Saturdays from 11am to 2pm to meet your perfect match.
More about this shelter
For 125 years, the Guelph Humane Society has been dedicated to protecting and caring for the many animals with whom we share our community and our lives, and to fostering the important bonds with animals that enrich us as individuals, families and communities. Founded in 1893, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for more than 3,000 homeless, stray, injured, and abused animals each year throughout Guelph and Wellington County.
Our programs are delivered by an enthusiastic team of staff with many years of experience in animal care and welfare. In addition to paid staff, we are lucky to have over 400 active volunteers who provide thousands of hours of service each year and generously share their skills and ideas.
The Guelph Humane Society has a strong working relationship with local, provincial, and national animal welfare organizations; local school boards; the City of Guelph; Township of Centre Wellington; Township of Guelph-Eramosa; local veterinarians; the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre at the University of Guelph; and Guelph Police Services and the Provincial Crown Attorney’s Office. We are an affiliate society of the Ontario SPCA, and proud member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS).
Our organization is guided by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers with a wide range of skills and business experience. The Board also convenes several ad hoc committees, which work to address specific issues. Day-to-day operations of the shelter are managed by the Executive Director and senior staff with the Board’s general guidance.
We are a registered charitable, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. As such, we depend on your donations and private funding to support our important work. The Guelph Humane Society charitable registration number is 119236305RR0001.
For 125 years, the Guelph Humane Society has been dedicated to protecting and caring for the many animals with whom we share our community and our lives, and to fostering the important bonds with animals that enrich us as individuals, families and communities. Founded in 1893, the Guelph Humane Society provides care and shelter for more than 3,000 homeless, stray, injured, and abused animals each year throughout Guelph and Wellington County.
Our programs are delivered by an enthusiastic team of staff with many years of experience in animal care and welfare. In addition to paid staff, we are lucky to have over 400 active volunteers who provide thousands of hours of service each year and generously share their skills and ideas.
The Guelph Humane Society has a strong working relationship with local, provincial, and national animal welfare organizations; local school boards; the City of Guelph; Township of Centre Wellington; Township of Guelph-Eramosa; local veterinarians; the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre at the University of Guelph; and Guelph Police Services and the Provincial Crown Attorney’s Office. We are an affiliate society of the Ontario SPCA, and proud member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS).
Our organization is guided by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers with a wide range of skills and business experience. The Board also convenes several ad hoc committees, which work to address specific issues. Day-to-day operations of the shelter are managed by the Executive Director and senior staff with the Board’s general guidance.
We are a registered charitable, non-profit organization that does not receive government funding. As such, we depend on your donations and private funding to support our important work. The Guelph Humane Society charitable registration number is 119236305RR0001.
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