We have many wonderful small animals, curious cats and lovable dogs ready for their forever home! Learn how you can adopt one of the animals currently in our care.
Are you an animal lover and looking to give back to your community? We would love to get to know more about you! Apply to join one of our amazing teams today!
Your donations go towards upkeep of our shelter and the animals in our care. Small or large, your donation will make an immediate difference in the lives of our shelter animals.
Current Events
*Limited-Time* Bunny T-Shirt Fundraiser
Support rescued rabbits—and look great doing it!
This limited-time Bunny T-Shirt Fundraiser benefits the Alliston & District Humane Society, with 100% of proceeds going directly toward the care of all the rabbits at ADHS.
**Pre-order before the deadline: May 18, 2025!
Microchip Clinic | April 26
Microchips are an essential tool to find a lost or stolen pet.
ADHS is holding a low-cost microchip clinic at Pet Valu Alliston on Saturday, April 26 from 9 am–12 pm. First come, first served. Please bring dogs on leashes and cats in carriers.
Cost is $35. Cash please! A local veterinarian will be present to insert the chips, assisted by our shelter staff.
Protect your pet and ensure your fur baby can find his way home!
Open House | April 27
Join us for an Open House! See the animals, meet the volunteers, and get a tour of the facility – you just might meet your furever friend!
See you there!
Sunday, April 27, 2025 1 – 4 pm
5545 Concession Road 4
Everett, Ontario
Kitten Shower | May 4
We’re excited to host a Kitten Shower on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 12–3 pm at Alliston Pet Valu! We are in need of supplies to help care for our little ones, and we'd love your support!
Stop by to donate, meet our adorable kittens, our cat coordinator Faye Downey, and learn how you can help. Come celebrate with us and spread the love!
Sunday, May 4, 2025 12–3pm
Alliston Pet Valu
36 Young St, Alliston
Pet Supply Garage Sale | May 10
ADHS will be holding a pet supplies garage sale! We have a variety of excess pet items that need new homes! Come and take a look and make an offer! Cash or e-transfer please!
Saturday, May 10, 2025 9am–1pm
5545 Concession Road 4
Everett, Ontario
Pizza for Pets! | May 13
Don’t miss this delicious way to support the shelter and the animals – "Pizza for Pets!" Little Caesars© of Angus will donate $1 from every pizza sold to support the Alliston & District Humane Society - for one day only - Tuesday, May 13, 2025!
2 Massey St Unit 5
Angus, ON L0M 1B0
Woof Walk 2025 | June 7
The Woof Walk is our annual fundraiser to support our shelter and the homeless animals in our community. All funds raised from the Woof Walk will be used for animal health care and veterinarian costs. Participants will fundraise by collecting online donations on CanadaHelps or by collecting using our printable pledge form.
Feel free to build a team with family and friends - and most importantly have fun!
Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Alliston & District Humane Society Shelter for a fun-filled day! The walk will wrap around our ponds and all across our beautiful property. Registration begins at 11am with the walk getting underway at 11:30am.
Enjoy these amazing activities at the event:
- FREE BBQ & Dog Games
- Shelter Tours
- Vendors Market
- Door Prizes & More!
Outdoor Paint Workshop | June 14
All supplies are included. $40 per person.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 1–2pm
5545 Concession Road 4
Everett, Ontario
Enjoy the fresh air as we create beautiful works of art together. All proceeds fo to the shelter, making every brushstroke count. If the weather doesn't cooperate, no worries– we'll reschedule for Saturday, June 28, 2025.
To reserve a spot, please email fayedowney@allistonhumane.com
Payment must be received before the painting workshop. Kindly send proof of payment via e-transfer to finance@allistonhumane.com
Pay What You Can | First Thursday
Tired of feeling unwell? Try Homeopathy! You can get help improving your health while also helping the animals. Pay what you can the first Thursday of each month.
20% of the proceeds will go to support the Alliston & District Humane Society.
Book your consultation with Gladys today! Email: gladys@naturegirlgarden.com
Need a Vacation? | I Love Vacations VIP
Book your next vacation with I Love Vacations VIP an Affiliate of Frontliners Travel Group and help your favorite charity, Alliston & District Humane Society, today!
"We love helping support charities because we believe in the Frontline Workers at charitable organizations. Alliston & District Humane Society has a lot of Frontline workers caring for animals every day—now you can support them in a new way!"
When you contact, I Love Vacations VIP provide this code: "ADHS2025"*
*A minimum $20.00 donation will be given to ADHS and could be more depending on the booking! The donation applies to all inclusive vacations ONLY with Canadian Tour Operators. Donations also apply to these types of vacations: Ocean or River Cruises, Group or Family Vacations, Corporate Groups, Destination Weddings, Adventure Travel and more.
"As your travel agent, I am with you every step of the way from start to finish. You are not just a client you are family." – Kevin Harrod
Call or email Kevin today and start supporting a great cause!
Call: 705-309-5453
E-mail: ilovevacationsvip@gmail.com
Website: ilovevacationsvip.com
Bird in the Alley
Custom pet sweaters! DM to order @birdinthealley on Instagram $10 from every purchase will go towards supplies for the Alliston and District Humane Society!
Under 10 pounds: $20
10-25 pounds: $30
26-50 pounds: $40
51-75 pounds: $50
76-99 pounds: $60
100+ pounds: $70
Our Recent Newsletters
Fall & Winter 2023
Spring & Summer 2023
Spring & Summer 2023
Inside you can read about our plans for our Second Chances: Shelter Expansion Capital Campaign. Featured in our volunteer corner is Emily Goll, a long-time volunteer, previous board member, and a current coordinator on our small animal team.
Spring & Summer 2023
Spring & Summer 2023
Spring & Summer 2023
Inside you can see the memories captured at Kingsmere Retirement Home with the small animals team. This issue's volunteer corner has been dedicated to the memory of Michelle Dickens-Vivian.
Fall & Winter 2022
Spring & Summer 2023
Fall & Winter 2022
Inside you can read more about our Wildlife Program, Maxwell Nimmo - the dog living his best life despite disabilities. This issue's volunteer corner has been dedicated to the memory of Don Shannon.
2024 Diamond Winner: Best Non Profit/Foundations
2024 Diamond Winner: Best Animal Rescue
South Simcoe Business Excellence Award for Community Involvement
2023 Diamond Winner: Best Animal Rescue
2021 Diamond Winner: Best Pet Adoption Services
2021 Diamond Winner: Best Pet Adoption Services
2021 Diamond Winner: Best Pet Adoption Services
2021 Diamond Winner: Best Pet Adoption Services
2021 Diamond Winner: Best Animal Rescue
2021 Diamond Winner: Best Pet Adoption Services
2021 Diamond Winner: Best Pet Adoption Services
Bunny T-Shirt Fundraiser
Support rescued rabbits—and look great doing it!
This limited-time Bunny T-Shirt Fundraiser benefits the Alliston & District Humane Society, with 100% of proceeds going directly toward the care of all the rabbits at ADHS.
**Pre-order before the deadline: May 18, 2025!