How you can help
The homeless and abandoned animals need your help while they wait to be adopted.
There are many ways to help - make a cash donation, volunteer, donate items needed by the Shelter, drop off unwanted but good quality computer equipment......
Urgently Needed: Electric heating pads WITHOUT automatic shutoffs, Kleenex for use with bottle-feeding kittens, towels and blankets for the animals in our shelter, and gas cards for our volunteer wildlife drivers to use while transporting animals to rehabilitation centres.
Do you want to help but aren't sure how?
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society relies heavily on the community.
But do you know we need more than money to run the shelter? Check out our Wish List and to see how you can help.
New: help the cats in the shelter by providing them with a scratcher to keep them exercised and entertained. Visit Stretch and Scratch for details!
Ways you can help...
Membership
Your single ($25.00), family ($40.00) or lifetime ($150.00) membership at the Oakville & Milton Humane Society makes a meaningful contribution to the care for stray and abandoned animals. As a member you receive the following benefits (application form):
Share the Care locations and benefits are as follows:
Barkn' Fitz
334 Lakeshore Road East Unit 3
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 1J6
Telephone: (905) 842-2756
Contact: Jamie Fitzpatrick
Benefits: 15% off regularly priced items, 15% off any u-bath, $5.00 off any groom.
The Canadian Pet Connection
1500 Upper Middle Rd. W., Unit 5B
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 3G3
Telephone: (905) 847-3299
Owner: Lorne Forder
Benefits: 10% off pet foods, 15% off accessories (excluding crates), $5.00 off your first grooming visit
Repeat Buyer Program on pet foods (buy 10 bags over time and get your next bag free).
CK's Pet Grooming
Mississagua (Credit Woodlands)
Telephone: (905) 804-9122
Owner: Christine Kay
Benefits: If you adopt a dog, cat, or small animal from the Oakville & District Humane Society, CK's Pet Grooming will provide free nail clips for the life of the pet, with every grooming.
Joni H. Lien Counselling Services
79 Wilson Street
Oakville, Ontario
Telephone: (905) 466-5860
Contact: Joni
Benefits: 10% discount on individual or couples' counseling sessions.
Paws For Effect
210 Sandwell Drive
Oakville, Ontario
L6L 4P2
Telephone: (905) 827-6401
Manager: Ms. Beverly Thomson
Benefits: 25% off first groom of adopted pet from the Oakville Humane Society (please show receipt).
Foster Program
The goal of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society is to find homes for as many of the animals that come through our doors as possible. Unfortunately many of the animals that come to us are ill, have behavioural problems or are too young to be placed up for adoption. This is why our foster program exists – to help these animals. We do not place healthy animals in foster homes. We adopt these out to permanent homes.
The types of animals that need fostering are as follows:
Foster parents are needed to look after puppies and kittens. Once they are weaned from their mother, they will return to the shelter for adoption.
Note: We do not foster wildlife at this time as we are not licenced to do so. The length of time for fostering an animal will vary from animal to animal. The placement may last a few days to a few weeks. We are looking for committed individuals who are willing to care for the animal until it is ready to come back to the shelter for adoption. Our times of need are usually March to September.
Foster parents are also needed for animals recovering from an injury.
The requirements for a Foster Parent are as follows:
The shelter provides the Foster Parent with the following;
The shelter does not provide care or treatment for your own pet(s) should they contract an illness or parasite from the animals owned by the shelter.
Unfortunately there is some risk that diseases or parasites (fleas, internal parasites) could be transmitted to your pet(s). The shelter makes every attempt to ensure animals are external parasite free prior to going into your home. It is very important that you keep the animals completely separate.
If you have any questions about risks, please consult your veterinarian and/or the Shelter’s Animal Health Technician.
The foster parent program is of great value to the Oakville & District Humane Society and the animals it involves. Thank you for your interest in helping the animals.
*Please note that it may take a few weeks to process your application and even longer before an animal is placed in your home. Depending on the time of year you apply to be a foster parent, will depend on availability of an animal.
Please realize that this is an application for fostering only. It is not an Adoption Application. To be considered for adoption you need to meet with the staff and fill out an Adoption Application.
You will also need to complete a volunteer application to be considered for fostering. For more information on volunteer opportunities available at the shelter, please visit our volunteer page.
Sponsorship Programs
The Oakville & MIlton Humane Society has a couple of different sponsorship programs that have been developed to help care for the thousands of animals that come through our doors annually. We are a charitable non-profit organization, and we rely on public support to be able to care for these animals long-term. There are two types of sponsorship; a monthly sponsorship or cage sponsorship.
The homeless and abandoned animals need your help while they wait to be adopted.
There are many ways to help - make a cash donation, volunteer, donate items needed by the Shelter, drop off unwanted but good quality computer equipment......
Urgently Needed: Electric heating pads WITHOUT automatic shutoffs, Kleenex for use with bottle-feeding kittens, towels and blankets for the animals in our shelter, and gas cards for our volunteer wildlife drivers to use while transporting animals to rehabilitation centres.
Do you want to help but aren't sure how?
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society relies heavily on the community.
But do you know we need more than money to run the shelter? Check out our Wish List and to see how you can help.
New: help the cats in the shelter by providing them with a scratcher to keep them exercised and entertained. Visit Stretch and Scratch for details!
Ways you can help...
- Become a monthly donor.
- Become a member. Your membership fee helps the animals and you get a newsletter 4 times per year.
- Make a cash donation. Every cent will be used to help the animals.
- Make a tribute donation in honour of someone special, or in memory of a lost loved one.
- Become a volunteer.
- Donate to the Charlie Fund, for homeless animals requiring emergency medical aid.
Membership
Your single ($25.00), family ($40.00) or lifetime ($150.00) membership at the Oakville & Milton Humane Society makes a meaningful contribution to the care for stray and abandoned animals. As a member you receive the following benefits (application form):
- The opportunity to attend and vote at the Society’s annual general meeting, held in June each year.
- Complimentary subscription to our newsletter “The Retriever”, distributed 4 issues annually.
- Complimentary participation in the Share the Care members program. When you present your current year's membership card and one other piece of identification, you are able to share in discounts on services, products, and/or gifts offered by a number of local businesses, including:
- Bark ‘n Fritz
- Bark ‘n Fly Doggy Daycare
- The Canadian Pet Connection
- CK’s Pet Grooming
- Joni H. Lien Counselling Services
- Paws for Effect
- Sophie’s Place (located at the Society)
Share the Care locations and benefits are as follows:
Barkn' Fitz
334 Lakeshore Road East Unit 3
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 1J6
Telephone: (905) 842-2756
Contact: Jamie Fitzpatrick
Benefits: 15% off regularly priced items, 15% off any u-bath, $5.00 off any groom.
The Canadian Pet Connection
1500 Upper Middle Rd. W., Unit 5B
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 3G3
Telephone: (905) 847-3299
Owner: Lorne Forder
Benefits: 10% off pet foods, 15% off accessories (excluding crates), $5.00 off your first grooming visit
Repeat Buyer Program on pet foods (buy 10 bags over time and get your next bag free).
CK's Pet Grooming
Mississagua (Credit Woodlands)
Telephone: (905) 804-9122
Owner: Christine Kay
Benefits: If you adopt a dog, cat, or small animal from the Oakville & District Humane Society, CK's Pet Grooming will provide free nail clips for the life of the pet, with every grooming.
Joni H. Lien Counselling Services
79 Wilson Street
Oakville, Ontario
Telephone: (905) 466-5860
Contact: Joni
Benefits: 10% discount on individual or couples' counseling sessions.
Paws For Effect
210 Sandwell Drive
Oakville, Ontario
L6L 4P2
Telephone: (905) 827-6401
Manager: Ms. Beverly Thomson
Benefits: 25% off first groom of adopted pet from the Oakville Humane Society (please show receipt).
Foster Program
The goal of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society is to find homes for as many of the animals that come through our doors as possible. Unfortunately many of the animals that come to us are ill, have behavioural problems or are too young to be placed up for adoption. This is why our foster program exists – to help these animals. We do not place healthy animals in foster homes. We adopt these out to permanent homes.
The types of animals that need fostering are as follows:
- Pregnant cats
- Pregnant dogs
- Orphan kittens requiring round-the-clock bottle feeding (common)
- Orphan kittens eating on their own
- Puppies requiring bottle feeding (rare)
- Puppies requiring socialization
- Dogs with medical or behavioural problems
- Cats with medical or behavioural problems
- Small animals, birds, reptiles, ferrets
Foster parents are needed to look after puppies and kittens. Once they are weaned from their mother, they will return to the shelter for adoption.
Note: We do not foster wildlife at this time as we are not licenced to do so. The length of time for fostering an animal will vary from animal to animal. The placement may last a few days to a few weeks. We are looking for committed individuals who are willing to care for the animal until it is ready to come back to the shelter for adoption. Our times of need are usually March to September.
Foster parents are also needed for animals recovering from an injury.
The requirements for a Foster Parent are as follows:
- We would prefer to take on people in the foster program who have some animal experience.
- You must have transportation to pick up or drop off the animals; see a vet if required, or pick up supplies as required for the animals.
- You must have a room with a door that you can completely separate the foster animal(s) from your pet(s) at home.
- You must be able/willing to follow the instructions of the Animal Health Technician regarding the care/socialization of the animal you will be fostering.
- If you know someone wishing to adopt the animal you are fostering, that person must fill out an application and go through an interview prior to taking the animal. This is standard procedure for all public, staff and volunteers.
- You must have time to socialize and care for the animal. We ask that you write out a personality profile on the animal(s) when you bring it back to us. This will help the adoption staff match the animal to a suitable home, and help the new owner choose and understand their new pet.
The shelter provides the Foster Parent with the following;
- The species of animal(s) to be fostered according to your specific request on the foster form.
- Training and advice on an ongoing basis as needed.
- All the supplies needed to care for the animal.
- Medical care should the animal require it. The shelter must be contacted if medical attention is needed – PRIOR to seeking it. We will arrange to have the animal seen should it be required. The 24 hour emergency number is (905) 845-1551.
The shelter does not provide care or treatment for your own pet(s) should they contract an illness or parasite from the animals owned by the shelter.
Unfortunately there is some risk that diseases or parasites (fleas, internal parasites) could be transmitted to your pet(s). The shelter makes every attempt to ensure animals are external parasite free prior to going into your home. It is very important that you keep the animals completely separate.
If you have any questions about risks, please consult your veterinarian and/or the Shelter’s Animal Health Technician.
The foster parent program is of great value to the Oakville & District Humane Society and the animals it involves. Thank you for your interest in helping the animals.
*Please note that it may take a few weeks to process your application and even longer before an animal is placed in your home. Depending on the time of year you apply to be a foster parent, will depend on availability of an animal.
Please realize that this is an application for fostering only. It is not an Adoption Application. To be considered for adoption you need to meet with the staff and fill out an Adoption Application.
You will also need to complete a volunteer application to be considered for fostering. For more information on volunteer opportunities available at the shelter, please visit our volunteer page.
Sponsorship Programs
The Oakville & MIlton Humane Society has a couple of different sponsorship programs that have been developed to help care for the thousands of animals that come through our doors annually. We are a charitable non-profit organization, and we rely on public support to be able to care for these animals long-term. There are two types of sponsorship; a monthly sponsorship or cage sponsorship.
To become a sponsor, you can use this application form.
Our packages are as follows:
1. Sponsor-A-Pet Program
This sponsorship program is only $20 a month and your money goes directly towards the care of a dog, cat or small animal. This type of sponsorship enables you to only sponsor for a month or continue sponsoring an animal until s/he finds a permanent home. With your sponsorship you will receive:
- A letter describing the animal you are sponsoring
- Monthly follow up letters informing you of the animal’s progress
- A photo of the animal
- A tax receipt
2. Cage Sponsorship Program
This sponsorship program is $250 for a year and your money goes towards the animal living in the cage that you are sponsoring. With your sponsorship you will receive:
- A letter describing the animal that is living in the sponsored cage
- Follow up letters every six months
- A photo of the animal you are sponsoring
- A sponsorship sign will be placed on the cage with your family or company name (and logo)
- A tax receipt
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