Gwen
Published on April 13, 2024 in News, Success Stories
* Gwen found her forever home with lovely people! Yay! * Humane Society of Durham Region reached out to us for help when they received a hedgehog that had been abandoned by her owner. We were happy to take this prickly little girl in. She’ll have a vet visit soon, and we’ll have more info once she has settled into her foster home. We were sure to tell Gwen that she is safe, and will never be abandoned again. Welcome to Ladybird, Gwen! We’re so happy you’re here! * UPDATE December 22nd, 2023 * This was unexpected! Gwen gave birth… read more >>
Louie
Published on April 12, 2024 in News, Success Stories
* Louie has found his forever home with awesome people! Woohoo! * Louie was brought to Hamilton Animal Services as a stray. He spent an extended time at the shelter, but no owner came forward to claim him. Poor Louie’s teeth are really bad. His mouth must be hurting him quite a lot. He came into the shelter with a scrape on his nose, but it’s not known what caused it. Louie was extremely depressed at the shelter. He didn’t want to leave the bed in his kennel, and was reluctant to interact with the staff. When he did, all… read more >>
Edwina
Published on April 9, 2024 in News, Success Stories
* Isabelle and Edwina found their forever home with lovely people! Woo hoo! * In November 2023, Isabelle and Edwina were brought to Hamilton Animal Services as strays. These poor little kittens were terrified. They were very thin and were absolutely infested with fleas. Shelter staff treated them for the fleas and made them comfortable in their cage while they waited to be claimed. No owner came forward to claim them (how shocking), so the shelter had them spayed and put them up for adoption. Because of their shy nature, Isabelle and Edwina were passed over by any potential adopters…. read more >>
Isabelle
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* Isabelle and Edwina found their forever home with lovely people! Woo hoo! * In November 2023, Isabelle and Edwina were brought to Hamilton Animal Services as strays. These poor little kittens were terrified. They were very thin and were absolutely infested with fleas. Shelter staff treated them for the fleas and made them comfortable in their cage while they waited to be claimed. No owner came forward to claim them (how shocking), so the shelter had them spayed and put them up for adoption. Because of their shy nature, Isabelle and Edwina were passed over by any potential adopters…. read more >>
Birch
Published on April 5, 2024 in Available Soon, News
Barton and Birch were part of a group of guinea pigs who were abandoned outdoors in St. Catharines. Thankfully they were gathered up and brought to safety at the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. The shelter was already packed with guinea pigs before taking in this group, so they reached out to us for help. We were happy to take in Barton and Birch when a foster home came available. These boys are very cute, but very shy. They are mostly hiding and are not interested in human interaction so far, but they will come out for veggies. Their foster… read more >>
Barton
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Barton and Birch were part of a group of guinea pigs who were abandoned outdoors in St. Catharines. Thankfully they were gathered up and brought to safety at the Humane Society of Greater Niagara. The shelter was already packed with guinea pigs before taking in this group, so they reached out to us for help. We were happy to take in Barton and Birch when a foster home came available. These boys are very cute, but very shy. They are mostly hiding and are not interested in human interaction so far, but they will come out for veggies. Their foster… read more >>
Kevin
Published on March 25, 2024 in Available Soon, News
Someone tied Kevin to a dumpster and abandoned him there. Thankfully, a kind citizen called Hamilton Animal Services, and they came to pick Kevin up. Kevin’s stray time at the shelter came and went, but no owner came forward to claim him. We’ll never know the real reason this sweet boy ended up in this situation, but what we do know, is that Kevin is an absolute doll. Despite being visually impaired, Kevin would greet everyone he met at the shelter with a smile and a wiggly bum. All the staff at the shelter fell in love with him. So… read more >>
Want to own a rabbit? It’s not a relationship you can just jump into
Published on March 17, 2024 in News, Press
Bunnies require years-long commitment, but are excellent pets to right home Toronto Sun By: Laura Shantora Nelles Hippity hoppity, Easter’s on its way. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the upcoming vernal equinox and delight in the first signs of spring and while a chocolate rabbit may make its way into your basket this year, a pet rabbit makes a terrible Easter gift. In the weeks and months following Easter every year, unwanted rabbits are discarded at shelters, rescues or worse — outside. While these adorable animals make poor gifts, they are excellent pets for the right home, but… read more >>
Suki
Published on March 15, 2024 in Adoptions, News, Small Animals
Sapphire and Suki were surrendered to a shelter in Quebec because their owners had “too many animals.” The shelter was packed full, and we were happy to take these two cute rats in when asked. Sapphire and Suki made their way to Ontario by way of One Last Chance, and Freedom Drivers volunteers, and we’re very thankful for all the wonderful people who donate their time to transport rescued animals all across the country. Sapphire and Suki were given a clean bill of health at the vet, and they’re now ready to find their forever home! Sapphire and Suki are… read more >>
Sapphire
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Sapphire and Suki were surrendered to a shelter in Quebec because their owners had “too many animals.” The shelter was packed full, and we were happy to take these two cute rats in when asked. Sapphire and Suki made their way to Ontario by way of One Last Chance, and Freedom Drivers volunteers, and we’re very thankful for all the wonderful people who donate their time to transport rescued animals all across the country. Sapphire and Suki were given a clean bill of health at the vet, and they’re now ready to find their forever home! Sapphire and Suki are… read more >>
Seraphina
Published on March 9, 2024 in News, Success Stories
* Seraphina has been adopted to a wonderful person! Woot! * Seraphina’s owner surrendered her to a Quebec shelter because their hamster had an accidental litter, and because Seraphina has malocclusion, meaning her teeth are not exactly aligned properly. The shelter reached out for help via One Last Chance rescue placement, and we were more than happy to take this little girl in. Big thank you to Freedom Drivers volunteers for getting Seraphina to us safely all the way from Quebec on Christmas Eve. In her foster home, Seraphina is housed in a 75 gallon tank with lots of different… read more >>
Brillo
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* Brillo found his forever home with lovely people! Woot! * * December 21st, 2023 * Shortly after her arrival, Gwen gave birth. We had no idea she was pregnant, but she had four babies during the night. Quite a surprise for her foster mom to wake up to. Unfortunately, one baby didn’t make it, but the other three are doing well so far. Gwen is a VERY protective mom, and she’s telling off everyone who comes near her babies. Understandable, after everything she has been through. She just wants to keep her babies safe. If they stay healthy as… read more >>
Urchin
Published on March 7, 2024 in News, Success Stories
* Urchin has been adopted by a wonderful person! Yay! * * December 21st, 2023 * Shortly after her arrival, Gwen gave birth. We had no idea she was pregnant, but she had four babies during the night. Quite a surprise for her foster mom to wake up to. Unfortunately, one baby didn’t make it, but the other three are doing well so far. Gwen is a VERY protective mom, and she’s telling off everyone who comes near her babies. Understandable, after everything she has been through. She just wants to keep her babies safe. If they stay healthy as… read more >>
Doreen
Published on March 2, 2024 in News, Success Stories
* Doris and Doreen have been adopted by wonderful people! Yippee! * We rescued Doris and Doreen from a shelter in Quebec. We weren’t told the circumstances of how they ended up at the shelter. Big thank you to Freedom Drivers organizers and volunteers for getting these cute girls to us safely. Doris and Doreen are lively little degus. They’re curious and friendly, but they’re still getting used to being handled. When she arrived, Doreen had an issue with her eyelids, but eye drops helped to clear it up. The vet gave Doris and Doreen a clean bill of health,… read more >>
Doris
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* Doris and Doreen have been adopted by wonderful people! Yippee! * We rescued Doris and Doreen from a shelter in Quebec. We weren’t told the circumstances of how they ended up at the shelter. Big thank you to Freedom Drivers organizers and volunteers for getting these cute girls to us safely. Doris and Doreen are lively little degus. They’re curious and friendly, but they’re still getting used to being handled. When she arrived, Doreen had an issue with her eyelids, but eye drops helped to clear it up. The vet gave Doris and Doreen a clean bill of health,… read more >>
Thistle
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* Thistle has been adopted by a lovely family! Woo hoo! * * December 21st, 2023 * Shortly after her arrival, Gwen gave birth. We had no idea she was pregnant, but she had four babies during the night. Quite a surprise for her foster mom to wake up to. Unfortunately, one baby didn’t make it, but the other three are doing well so far. Gwen is a VERY protective mom, and she’s telling off everyone who comes near her babies. Understandable, after everything she has been through. She just wants to keep her babies safe. If they stay healthy… read more >>
Marceline
Published on March 1, 2024 in News, Success Stories
* Marceline has been adopted by wonderful people, and she’ll have other cats to be friends with. Yay! * Marceline ended up at Burlington Animal Services with her siblings as a stray litter. All of her siblings were adopted, but the shelter noted that Marceline had a minor issue with her bum. It was very red and swollen. Because municipal shelters are limited in how much vet care they can provide, the shelter reached out to us for help. We were happy to get Marceline out of the shelter, and she went straight to the vet to get checked out…. read more >>
Raspberry
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Raspberry’s owners went to Hamilton Animal Services to surrender their “hamster” because they no longer wanted her. Paperwork was filled out, and when shelter staff opened the box Raspberry arrived in, they were certainly taken aback to find not a hamster, but a guinea pig inside. A very frightened guinea pig with extremely overgrown nails. With a world of information at our fingertips, it’s tough to imagine that a person wouldn’t realize that they had a pet guinea pig – not a hamster. We can only hope that Raspberry wasn’t fed hamster food her whole life, seeing as guinea pigs… read more >>
Hayward
Published on February 25, 2024 in Adoptions, News, Small Animals
Hawk and Hayward were surrendered to Hamilton Animal Services when their owners no longer wanted them. Hawk and Hayward’s owners had purchased them from a pet store six months before surrendering them. We were happy to take in Hawk and Hayward, and they’re now settling in at their foster home. These boys are shy, but sweet. They definitely know when the treats are coming! They wheek and follow their foster mom everywhere to see what veggies are coming their way. So cute. Hawk and Hayward were given a clean bill of health at the vet, and now they’re available for… read more >>
Hawk
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Hawk and Hayward were surrendered to Hamilton Animal Services when their owners no longer wanted them. Hawk and Hayward’s owners had purchased them from a pet store six months before surrendering them. We were happy to take in Hawk and Hayward, and they’re now settling in at their foster home. These boys are shy, but sweet. They definitely know when the treats are coming! They wheek and follow their foster mom everywhere to see what veggies are coming their way. So cute. Hawk and Hayward were given a clean bill of health at the vet, and now they’re available for… read more >>
