Our community working with Gananoque & District Humane Society
Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Sept. 21, 2022
The AGM was held on Sept. 21, 2022 at Maverick's (98 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1G1). The new Board of Directors were elected by virtual ballot voting prior to the meeting and announced at the AGM.
Furball Cruise 2022
WOW!!!!! What an evening! What an experience! The weather cooperated with us, the food was great, the music was fantastic, the staff were amazing and the crowd had amazing energy. We could not have asked for a better evening! We added a 50/50 draw last minute. The winner was Beth Dunkinson who walked away with $394. We raised a total of $4,985 for the animals with this event!
We can never thank our sponsors enough: Lighthouse Provisions Ltd., Heather Caird - IG Wealth Management, The Tipsy Goat - Lansdowne, Purple Door Books & Gifts, Mavericks Restaurant, Your Independent Grocer, R-Banned, Rockport Boat Line
Without their support, none of this would have been possible. Let us not forget the GDHS volunteers Marie, Dawn, Helen, Glen and Bill who made sure everyone was taken care of. Thank you Megan Shannon with Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands for your amazing service and patience. You made the 50/50 process easy and were always available for questions.
Can't wait for next year! Thank you everyone!
We can never thank our sponsors enough: Lighthouse Provisions Ltd., Heather Caird - IG Wealth Management, The Tipsy Goat - Lansdowne, Purple Door Books & Gifts, Mavericks Restaurant, Your Independent Grocer, R-Banned, Rockport Boat Line
Without their support, none of this would have been possible. Let us not forget the GDHS volunteers Marie, Dawn, Helen, Glen and Bill who made sure everyone was taken care of. Thank you Megan Shannon with Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands for your amazing service and patience. You made the 50/50 process easy and were always available for questions.
Can't wait for next year! Thank you everyone!
Local Vendors Supporting GDHS - Summer 2022
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Vinyl Freak Designs
If you purchase a shirt with this logo on it. $10 will go directly to the Gananoque & District Humane Society. You can place your order with Vinyl Freak Designs. |
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Ridgway Confections
Ridgway Confections chose GDHS as the recipient of their Charity Bar! Chocolate were handmade by professional Chocolatiers at their shop in Seeley's Bay. Bars were available in milk and dark chocolate at their shop in Seeley's Bay. |
Bark Bash 2022
Ambush Fundraising Concert - May 28, 2022
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Our special girl Anna visiting Carveth!
Anna, who was adopted May 2022, visited Carveth Care Centre twice this year! The residents really enjoyed her company. Here is what volunteer Jerry had to say about her second visit: "As she did during our 1st visit, Anna gracefully walked around the room to say hello to her friends and received her treats. She was happy and very comfortable to visit again. I think she remembered her 1st visit with the seniors. Her tail swaying gently from side to side told the happy visit story. They loved seeing her back and were delighted that there are interested homes that might give her a forever home."
March 2022 "What's Up, Cupcake?" Fundraiser
Thank you to the Pump House Creamery (Gananoque) for our "What's Up, Cupcake?" fundraiser for the month of March!!! Chris (with help from Riva), worked hard to create delicious, creative cupcakes (Facebook). Half of the cupcakes' sales were donated to GDHS. We would like to thank Chris for this wonderful opportunity.
Holiday Market 2021
The results are in! GDHS' Christmas Auction raised $2,325. Thank you to all the talented crafters and makers (businesses or hobbyists). Thank you to everyone who purchased items.
The final Gananoque Holiday Market weekend has been cancelled. Some of the items that were available at GDHS' booth will be available on our sale group Facebook page, Gananoque & District Humane Society's Online Yard Sale. Thank you Liv With Paws (Liv Scott) and R&L Designs (Ryan Scott) for all your hard work to provide an amazing venue for local vendors and shoppers.
Just a reminder that the calendars are in! They are available at Gananoque Pet Valu, Gan Home Hardware, Gan Pharmasave, The Flower Shop in both Gananoque and Brockville, and the Gan Holiday Market (across from Panache Bakery). $10 with all proceeds going to GDHS.
The final Gananoque Holiday Market weekend has been cancelled. Some of the items that were available at GDHS' booth will be available on our sale group Facebook page, Gananoque & District Humane Society's Online Yard Sale. Thank you Liv With Paws (Liv Scott) and R&L Designs (Ryan Scott) for all your hard work to provide an amazing venue for local vendors and shoppers.
Just a reminder that the calendars are in! They are available at Gananoque Pet Valu, Gan Home Hardware, Gan Pharmasave, The Flower Shop in both Gananoque and Brockville, and the Gan Holiday Market (across from Panache Bakery). $10 with all proceeds going to GDHS.
GHDS in the Gananoque Santa Claus Parade (Dec. 4, 2021)
Wow! What a great evening at the Santa Claus Parade in Gananoque. The streets were filled with people and there were lots of great floats. It was great to be able to participate. A big THANK YOU to Helen Hawes and Glen Trane for your time and hard work so that GDHS was represented in the parade. We cannot thank you enough. Thank you to our volunteers that helped decorate the float and participated in the parade!
Wow! What a great evening at the Santa Claus Parade in Gananoque. The streets were filled with people and there were lots of great floats. It was great to be able to participate. A big THANK YOU to Helen Hawes and Glen Trane for your time and hard work so that GDHS was represented in the parade. We cannot thank you enough. Thank you to our volunteers that helped decorate the float and participated in the parade!
Holiday Online Auction
Thank you to all the local businesses that donated to our Holiday online auction!
Thank you to all the local businesses that donated to our Holiday online auction!
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A new Animals in War pin has been unveiled this year featuring an animal that quietly served alongside war veterans, playing its own unique role in wartime.
These pins are a reminder of all the animals who have served, and continue to serve, alongside Canada’s veterans. The Animals in War pin is intended to be worn as a complement to the poppy in remembrance of our veterans and the animals who bravely served by their side. When you purchase an Animals in War pin, you will be supporting GDHS as well as Gananoque Legion. |
Macaron Fundraiser in October!
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Ting from Panache Bakery Cafe gave GDHS a cheque for $1,000, money raised from the October Macaron Fundraiser. Half of Macaron sales were donated to GDHS.
Thank you for another successful October fundraiser! From October 1 to October 31, Panache Bakery & Cafe sold XL Ginger Cat Macarons for $5 each and half of the sales were being donated to GDHS. The macaroons were gluten free with a white chocolate ganache filling. Thank you so much Panache Bakery & Cafe for your support! We are so excited to be partnering with this local small business. By purchasing a Ginger Cat Macaroon, clients were both supporting GDHS and Panache Bakery & Cafe! |
Puppy Prowl 2021 (Oct. 2nd, 2021)
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WOW!!! Puppy Prowl 2021 was a success, even with the rain.
This year, GDHS invited a few vendors ( R&L Designs , Liv With Paws , #GabeandAndrewsrawhoney and a GDHS table), bagpiper (James Gendron) and our local Poet Laureate (Gretchen Huntley). Gretchen was kind enough to donate her poem to GDHS and @oconnorgallery has offered to frame it for us. All participants received a loot bag as a thank you from GDHS. Thank you Pet Valu for providing us bags to hand out @pistachio Cafe handed out vouchers. Anyone who mentioned Puppy Prowl, Pistachio Cafe would donate $1 to us! We also had a photographer on-site that offered to donate her time and money by taking professional photos of pets and people. Thank you so much Sandra at Eden Grove Photography. She did an amazing job navigating the weather to make sure everyone got the perfect photo. Another photographer also joined us to help with publicity. Brianna from Fox Photography provided the pictures you see with this post! A prize draw was held as well! Beggar's Banquet Books and East Coast Lifestyle donated fantastic prizes as well as generous community members. A big shout out to all our walkers who braved the weather and joined us. Our top fundraiser was Tina Gladu, who raised $1,200. At the end of the day, GDHS raised just over $3,100. We could not have done this without all involved, especially GDHS fundraising volunteer, Helen, who worked tirelessly to make this happen. Going forward, we would like to build on the walk and add more vendors and entertainment. We will be sharing more information well in advance of the walk. We look forward to seeing you all again next year! |
Tim-Hortons' Smile Cookies
GDHS was the recipient of Gananoque Tim Hortons' Smile Cookie Campaign 2021!
Smile Cookies were available from September 13 - 19, 2021.
All proceeds from guests who purchased a freshly baked Smile Cookie from the Gananoque Tim Hortons were donated to our animal shelter.
Gananoque Tim Hortons sold 9,425 smile cookies!
Thank you so much Tim Hortons for all your support. That is $9,425 were donated to GDHS!
A special thank you to Dee and Bonnie who volunteered every day and put in very long hours to ensure we were successful. We could not have done it without you.
Thank you to everyone who helped in decorating cookies and donated. Thank you Kelly for organizing the volunteers.
Smile Cookies were available from September 13 - 19, 2021.
All proceeds from guests who purchased a freshly baked Smile Cookie from the Gananoque Tim Hortons were donated to our animal shelter.
Gananoque Tim Hortons sold 9,425 smile cookies!
Thank you so much Tim Hortons for all your support. That is $9,425 were donated to GDHS!
A special thank you to Dee and Bonnie who volunteered every day and put in very long hours to ensure we were successful. We could not have done it without you.
Thank you to everyone who helped in decorating cookies and donated. Thank you Kelly for organizing the volunteers.
March 2021 "What's Up, Cupcake?"
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For the month of March, we partnered with the Hot Roast Company for our "What's Up, Cupcake?" fundraiser. They make delicious cakes and cupcakes (among other things). Half of the proceeds went to GDHS. The Hot Roast Company is located at the corner of King and Charles St, in Gananoque.
We sold 400 boxes of 6 cupcakes! That's $2400!!! A few people donated extra money and a lovely couple in Montreal donated $25 so with that our total is $2,471.50. Hot Roast Company bumped that the total up to an even $2500! Thank you everyone who purchased the cupcakes. We couldn't be happier! Thank you to the Hot Roast Company for supporting us! |
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Charleston Botanicals Charity Bombs
(Feb. 2021) Thank you very much to Charleston Botanicals for choosing us as a local charity to support! 60% of the proceeds go to a local charity each month. February was GDHS! Wonderful to treat yourself to a relaxing bath! |
Photo from Charleston Botanicals
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GDHS Virtual Beer Tasting Fundraiser
(Feb. 19, 2021)
Thank you everyone who attended our virtual beer tasting event with the Gan Brewery Company! We raised over $300 because of you!
Thank you, Tikvah, for all your support and hospitality. It was a wonderful event!
Funds raised from this fundraiser will be used to help pay for the cost of food, shelter, medicine, and other medical treatment for the animals in our care.
(Feb. 19, 2021)
Thank you everyone who attended our virtual beer tasting event with the Gan Brewery Company! We raised over $300 because of you!
Thank you, Tikvah, for all your support and hospitality. It was a wonderful event!
Funds raised from this fundraiser will be used to help pay for the cost of food, shelter, medicine, and other medical treatment for the animals in our care.
Animal Pins of War Campaign
(Dec. 21, 2020)
As you may recall, GDHS and Gan Pet Valu joined forces and participated in the Animals of War Campaign. Each pin was $12, with $2.50 of each pin sale going to the Gananoque Legion.
We are so very proud to have one of our own volunteers (Corporal Kelly Croft, Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics, Kingston) present Ray Foster, President of the Gananoque Legion, with a cheque of $182.50.
Thank you to all that supported this campaign and to those who support Gan Legion and GDHS all year round. As always, thank you Kim and the staff at Pet Valu for all your support and kindness.
(Dec. 21, 2020)
As you may recall, GDHS and Gan Pet Valu joined forces and participated in the Animals of War Campaign. Each pin was $12, with $2.50 of each pin sale going to the Gananoque Legion.
We are so very proud to have one of our own volunteers (Corporal Kelly Croft, Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics, Kingston) present Ray Foster, President of the Gananoque Legion, with a cheque of $182.50.
Thank you to all that supported this campaign and to those who support Gan Legion and GDHS all year round. As always, thank you Kim and the staff at Pet Valu for all your support and kindness.
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Panache Bakery & Cafe Black Cat Cookies 2020
(Oct. 28, 2020)
We reached our fundraising goal - All sold out a few days earlier than expected with a total of 313 packages of Cat Cookies!!
Half of the proceeds went to GDHS.
Again, thank you for all the support!
(Oct. 28, 2020)
We reached our fundraising goal - All sold out a few days earlier than expected with a total of 313 packages of Cat Cookies!!
Half of the proceeds went to GDHS.
Again, thank you for all the support!
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Puppy Prowl Walk 2020
(Oct. 3, 2020)
Thank you to the volunteers, participants, sponsors and those who donated prizes.
(Oct. 3, 2020)
Thank you to the volunteers, participants, sponsors and those who donated prizes.
Carveth Care Fundraising (December 27 2019)
Kay Garland Carveth Residents’ Council President is presenting us with check for $ 1,300 to help our furry friends at the shelter. Carveth seniors and the Activation Team raised these funds during the month of December. Under the guidance of Kay and the Activation Team, residents held many fund raising activities such as denim Fridays, popcorn Mondays, bun sale, Christmas Photos, treasure table and afghan raffle. By the way, Kay made the afghan. And this is not the first time Carveth seniors and the Activation Team raised funds for our shelter. They have done it many times in the past. Carveth seniors and the Activation Team are a caring family who continue to help us and we are extremely grateful for their hard work and kindness.
Puppy Prowl Walk (September 14 2019)
Dog owners came out to walk and raise funds for GDHS. With the good weather and the chance to meet other pooches everyone had a great time and needed funds were raised. Thanks to all.
Photos by Lorraine Payette as seen in the Gananoque Reporter
Furball Cruise (August 23 2019)
Thanks again to the Rockport Boat Line for providing GDHS supporters with a lovely cruise through the 1000 Islands as party goers danced to the great sounds of R-Banned as they donated their time and music to help raise money for our shelter. A great time was had by all and the weather was beautiful.
Visiting our friends at Carveth Care (August 20 2019)
We enjoyed a visit at Carveth Care in August as they played with Peaches, Popeye and Bruce.
Bark Bash (July 27 2019)
Bark Bash in the Gananoque Town Park attracted all kinds of dog owners with their companions to help raise money for the Gananoque & District Humane Society - thanks to everyone who came out.
GDHS Ride for Rescues (June 14 2019)
Special thanks to Helen Hawes for organizing our first annual Ride for Rescues and for all the bikers who came out to support our shelter.