Baxter
We rescued Baxter and Oliver from Hamilton Animal Control. We’re not sure how they became separated from their mom, but they were too young to be away from her when they were brought into HAC. Thankfully we had a foster mom available who is experienced in raising kittens of this age. Baxter and Oliver are now big enough, and healthy enough to find their forever home! Baxter and Oliver are very bonded to each other, so they must be adopted as a pair. They love playing and running and wrestling. But they are also expert snugglers with their foster people…. read more >>
Nellie
We rescued Nellie from Hamilton Animal Control! Nellie is only about six weeks old, and she was found as a stray. Hard to understand how kittens so young are found as strays, but as sad as it is, it happens quite often. But we’re glad someone had the foresight to get Nellie off the streets and into safety. Isn’t Nellie the most adorable wee thing? And she never stops purring. So cute! Nellie found her forever home with lovely people!
Hanson
Hanson was found wandering outside near an apartment building in Hamilton. The landlord of the building was told that when a tenant passed away, the remaining family put Hanson outside when they cleaned out the apartment and left without him. Hard to believe anyone would do something so cruel, especially after the poor cat had just lost his human companion. Hanson was taken to Hamilton Animal Control and we were happy to rescue him from there and take him straight to the vet. Hanson was very thin and had very loose stool while he was at HAC. After some tests… read more >>
Pringle
Kale and her babies Ruffles, Tortilla, Dorito, Cheeto and Pringle came to us from a shelter in Quebec. (Thank you Freedom Drivers volunteer rescue transport for the delivery!) They are lovely little hammies, and are easily handled. They had a vet visit and all received a clean bill of health, so they’re ready to find their forever homes! Hamsters need a large enclosure with a wheel (their favourite thing!) and a soft bedding like Care Fresh. You can check out some amazing alternatives to traditional cages here. Some tips about hamster care. Pringle found his forever home with lovely people!
Tortilla
Kale and her babies Ruffles, Tortilla, Dorito, Cheeto and Pringle came to us from a shelter in Quebec. (Thank you Freedom Drivers volunteer rescue transport for the delivery!) They are lovely little hammies, and are easily handled. They had a vet visit and all received a clean bill of health, so they’re ready to find their forever homes! Hamsters need a large enclosure with a wheel (their favourite thing!) and a soft bedding like Care Fresh. You can check out some amazing alternatives to traditional cages here. Some tips about hamster care. Tortilla was adopted by the same awesome people… read more >>
Cheeto
Kale and her babies Ruffles, Tortilla, Dorito, Cheeto and Pringle came to us from a shelter in Quebec. (Thank you Freedom Drivers volunteer rescue transport for the delivery!) They are lovely little hammies, and are easily handled. They had a vet visit and all received a clean bill of health, so they’re ready to find their forever homes! Hamsters need a large enclosure with a wheel (their favourite thing!) and a soft bedding like Care Fresh. You can check out some amazing alternatives to traditional cages here. Some tips about hamster care. Cheeto found his forever home with lovely people!
Dorito
Kale and her babies Ruffles, Tortilla, Dorito, Cheeto and Pringle came to us from a shelter in Quebec. (Thank you Freedom Drivers volunteer rescue transport for the delivery!) They are lovely little hammies, and are easily handled. They had a vet visit and all received a clean bill of health, so they’re ready to find their forever homes! Hamsters need a large enclosure with a wheel (their favourite thing!) and a soft bedding like Care Fresh. You can check out some amazing alternatives to traditional cages here. Some tips about hamster care. Dorito has been adopted! Yay!
Ruffles
Kale and her babies Ruffles, Tortilla, Dorito, Cheeto and Pringle came to us from a shelter in Quebec. (Thank you Freedom Drivers volunteer rescue transport for the delivery!) They are lovely little hammies, and are easily handled. They had a vet visit and all received a clean bill of health, so they’re ready to find their forever homes! Hamsters need a large enclosure with a wheel (their favourite thing!) and a soft bedding like Care Fresh. You can check out some amazing alternatives to traditional cages here. Some tips about hamster care. Ruffles found her forever home with lovely people!
Kale
Kale and her babies Ruffles, Tortilla, Dorito, Cheeto and Pringle came to us from a shelter in Quebec. (Thank you Freedom Drivers volunteer rescue transport for the delivery!) They are lovely little hammies, and are easily handled. They had a vet visit and all received a clean bill of health, so they’re ready to find their forever homes! Hamsters need a large enclosure with a wheel (their favourite thing!) and a soft bedding like Care Fresh. You can check out some amazing alternatives to traditional cages here. Some tips about hamster care. Kale found her forever home with lovely people!
Teeki
* Teeki found her forever home with an amazing person! * We rescued Teeki from Hamilton Animal Control where she was surrendered by her owners. Apparently, Teeki’s owners purchased her from a Kijiji ad, and only had her for one day before surrendering her to HAC because she was stressed out in their home. They didn’t give her much of a chance to settle in and get used to her new surroundings, but at least they decided to take her to HAC rather than putting her out on the street. Here’s a note from Teeki’s foster home: “Teeki is a… read more >>
Latte
Biscotti and Latte were abandoned in a cage in an alley way. Thankfully, someone happened upon them before they succumbed to the heat or some other danger, and Hamilton Animal Control officers came to pick them up. We rescued the piggies from HAC and brought them straight to the vet for a check up. Despite their being discarded in such a terrible way, Biscotti and Latte are in fairly good health. And they’re pretty friendly little girls too! We’re glad they came through their ordeal unscathed. Biscotti and Latte are best friends (and likely sisters, but we don’t know for sure) so… read more >>
Biscotti
Biscotti and Latte were abandoned in a cage in an alley way. Thankfully, someone happened upon them before they succumbed to the heat or some other danger, and Hamilton Animal Control officers came to pick them up. We rescued the piggies from HAC and brought them straight to the vet for a check up. Despite their being discarded in such a terrible way, Biscotti and Latte are in fairly good health. And they’re pretty friendly little girls too! We’re glad they came through their ordeal unscathed. Biscotti and Latte are best friends (and likely sisters, but we don’t know for sure) so… read more >>
Leonardo
Leonardo found himself at Hamilton Animal Control as a stray. How anyone could let this sweet, sweet, purry, mush face of a kitty go is beyond us. He’s the most laid back, happy, floppy kitty you’ve ever met. Such a love bug. We were happy to rescue him from HAC, and after a short time in foster care, he’s ready to find his forever home! Here’s a report from Leonardo’s foster home: “Leo is a snuggly and affectionate kitty. He loves pets, rolling around on the floor tummy rubs and being brushed. Since we’ve had him, he’s been purry and… read more >>
Pot Belly Pigs
* Update * We are happy to report that Ralphy’s Retreat was able to take in both pigs and they are now settling in at the Ralphy’s farm. Thank you Ralphy’s for saving the day!
Dogs of Hamilton
It’s finally here! The physical copy of Dogs of Hamilton book has arrived and the launch is Wednesday, July 13th at 7:30pm at the Churchill Park Clubhouse! (163 Cline Avenue North, Hamilton). All photos in the book were taken by Luca Simpson, and she is donating 100% of proceeds from the book to Ladybird! So awesome! The book looks great and we’re so thrilled to be a part of it! There are a couple of special Ladybird adoption alumni in the book too! Check out dogsofhamilton.weebly.com for more info. Or follow @dogs_of_hamilton on Instagram or @dogsofhamilton on Twitter! The book… read more >>
Forest
Forest came into Hamilton Animal Control as a stray. He had a large (very large!) abdominal hernia, but was super friendly and happy despite the discomfort it must have been causing him. Animal Control provided Forest the surgery he required to repair the hernia and they neutered him at the same time. Forest spent a few days healing in his cage at the shelter, and we were happy to rescue him when a foster home opened up. We took Forest to the vet for a check-up, vaccines and to be microchipped and he settled in nicely at his foster home…. read more >>
Leonard
* Leonard has been adopted to a wonderful home! * We rescued Leonard from a high-volume shelter in Quebec today! Big thanks to Freedom Drivers volunteers and organizers for getting Leonard (and lots of other animals!) to us from Quebec. So far, Leonard has been hissy and mad, but he did uncurl himself and was out and about pretty quickly checking out his new surroundings in his foster home. His foster home will work on getting Leonard more used to people and they’ll try to help him learn that nobody is out to hurt him.
Cookie
Cookie came into Hamilton Animal Control as a stray. While at HAC, staff noticed blood coming from her vaginal area. This is a sign of pyrometra, which is a uterine infection. Cookie was sent to the vet for an emergency spay surgery, which she recovered well from. She was then sent back to HAC. We rescued Cookie, got her a check up at our vet and she’s now settled in at her foster home. Cookie is a lovely, calm kitty. Very friendly with a purr that never shuts off. Here’s a note from Cookie’s foster home: “Cookie is a gentle, graceful feline… read more >>
Estelle
Estelle found herself at Hamilton Animal Control as a stray. She’s a lovely girl, though a little shy. We rescued her from HAC and took her straight to the vet for a check-up. Turns out Estelle is already spayed. Not sure why she was abandoned since she clearly belonged to someone, but we’re happy to give her a fresh start and find her a home who will love her and keep her forever! Here’s a note from Estelle’s foster home: “Estelle is a pretty girl who is looking for a quiet forever home that will allow her to get comfortable… read more >>
Tina
UPDATE – September 12, 2016 Sadly, after taking an unexpected turn, Tina has passed away peacefully in her foster mom’s arms. We thank her foster mom for giving her so much love and special attention during these passed sensitive weeks. Tina was very lucky to have you in her corner with the constant love and support you gave her. Rest in peace, sweet Tina.
