Winter 2021

Thank you so much to Dahlia as well as Amanda and her husband for their extremely generous gifts in time for the holidays. Dahlia raised over $500 selling homemade ornaments!

We will also be receiving a truck load of goodies from Pet Valu in Picton. To all of you who donated to the Cat Angel Tree - thank you!

Please note that we will be CLOSED on the following days:

December 24
December 25
December 26
December 31
January 1
January 2

Please avoid calling on these days to give our staff a well deserved break. Otherwise, we will be available by appointment only. For emergencies, please contact your local SPCA.

Thank you to Dave and Hilary Tugwood - they donated $1,500 in proceeds from their County Scenes calendar. Accepting the donation are our residents Carlos, Magoo, Hurry and Smokin’

Summer/Fall 2021

Doggy daycare and boarding @ Chris's Dog Hotel

Winter 2020/2021

CLOSED for the Holidays!

Please note that the LHS will be closed (including all adoptions) from December 24 to January 4. This gives our staff and volunteers a much needed break to get the shelter organized for the new year. Don't worry - the cats will still be taken care of! We ask that you please don't call until January 5 unless there is an emergency situation. As a reminder, if you need to report suspected animal abuse you can find the necessary information here:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/animal-welfare

(as we are not SPCA we do not have the authority to investigate so this is your best course of action)

Starting back January 5 we will re-open but will still be by appointment only.

We hope you all have a wonderful and safe holiday all the best to you and your families

This Christmas is a litte different for 2020 - normally we love Lorain Sine's Christmas concert with proceeds going to the LHS but with COVID-19 Lorain has decided to do something a little different and record a Christmas CD instead! If you're interested in purchasing "Sine Sisters and Friends sing Christmas songs" please call Lorain at 613-399-2055. All proceeds still going to the LHS. Thank you Lorain (and friends!) for your continued generosity

A Special Thank you to Boots’ Adopters!

One of our LHS adopted cats (now named Boots) has gone to a wonderful family who decided to sell homemade Chrsitmas ornaments with the proceeds going to the LHS. Your donation brought a smile to all of us and we’re so grateful for your generosity. Thank you!

And thank you all of you who supported us in 2020. It certainly was a strange year but we are very thankful for our community! All the best for 2021

Summer/Fall 2020

Huff Grant Helps with Shelter Upgrades

We are enourmously grateful to the Huffs for their generous grant of $15,000 - with the money we were able to renovate our main facility with a beautiful new red metal roof. We thank you for keeping our shelter cats warm and dry!

As we continue to navigate these strange times we just want to say a HUGE thank you to all of you who continue to support us. Whether you donate (money, empties, food, supplies - all of it!), volunteer, adopt or even just share our posts we are grateful for the support of our community.

We would like to send a special shout out to Shannon Wheeler (Mars Pet Care rep) who made and donated these amazing snuffle mats for our cats. They will love exploring and sleeping on these fun beds!

COVID-19 UPDATE

Effective May 29th we are “open” for adoptions - but that does not mean our facility is open to the public. Here are the steps we would appreciate being taken:
(1) Check our website for adoptable cats - we will do our best to keep this as up to date as possible. Please note we will not always post about litters of kittens - if you are specifically interested in a kitten, please call us.
(2) Make a list of cats you are interested in. Most “adoptable” cats will be posted but it’s also recommended you like some traits you are interested in (ex. calm/active, cuddly/independent, male/female, long/short hair, etc)
(3) When you are ready to adopt please call Anne at 613-847-3243 - based on your criteria she can advise if we have a cat available for you. At this point you will make an appointment with Anne to meet the cat(s). We will bring out a maximum of 2 cats for any appointment for the sake of time.
***WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY NON-SCHEDULED DROP INS - Please understand this is for the safety of everyone at the shelter***
(4) On the day of your appointment, please call Anne to tell her you have arrived. She will bring out the cat(s) to a fenced run so you can meet with the cat(s) (weather permitting - please call in advance if the weather is very poor). Please bring your donation fee (cash or cheque) and a carrier if you plan to bring the cat home that day. Our adoption fees can be found here

We are also still accepting no-contact porch drop off donations (including empty LCBO/Beer Store returns!)

Thank you so much for your support during this unqiue time. We appreciate your understanding and support and hope we can still have a number of successful adoptions!

Spring 2020

Adoptions Suspended - COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic we have suspended adoptions as of April 21, 2020 and will remain closed to the public until further notice. We appreciate your patience and support as we all work to be safe and healthy through these times. Please know that our facilities are still being cared for and our cats are healthy and comfortable.

We are still accepting no-contact donations that can be left on the porch of the first building (with the orange roof). Currently we are in need of laundry detergent, Pine Sol (Lavender or Original), bleach, Fantastik spray cleaner, or scrubbie sponges with  a mesh cover. We will also gladly take donations of food (wet or dry) or monetary donations. As a reminder, you can donate online directly on our website by clicking this link

Fall/Winter 2019

Upcoming Events

Lorain Sine and Friends Christmas Concert
December 14, 2019 at 2pm being held at Wellington United Church
Proceeds going to the LHS

Thank you from the LHS for 2019

This young girl shows it’s never too early to show off your generous spirit!

We just want to take some time to say THANK YOU to everyone who has donated in 2019. We could not do what we do without your generosity.

Allison says thanks to Gibson the Pug for his generous donation

LHS Volunteer Christopher and resident cat Walter are happily accepting donations from Shoreline staff member Taela. Thank you Shoreline Casino for your generosity from your “12 Days of Caring” campaign!

Winter/Spring 2019

HUFF FAMILY FUND GRANT

We are so grateful to be one of the recipients of the Huff Family Fund grants for 2019. With the funds we received, we are hoping to be able to increase our spay and neuter efforts by 10% in order to help keep the feline population in the County down. Thank you so much to the Huff Family Fund for selecting us! We cannot do what we do without support.

LHS President Gail Robinson being presented with the grant (2019)

Huff Family Fund Grant Recipients. LHS President Gail Robinson (front, 3rd from right) and Angela Finley (front, second from right) representing the LHS

Congratulations to all of the other recipients as well! More information on the 2019 Grant can be found here

ANNUAL AGM MEETING

Our annual AGM is taking place on Tuesday February 26, 2019 from 1-2:30pm at the Picton Library. All are welcome to attend.

PET VALU ADOPTION WEEKEND

Taking place Friday February 15 through Sunday February 17th at Pet Valu Picton - come meet your perfect new Valentine (even if it is a few days late!)

WELLINGS OF PICTON - PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARDS

We would like to say thank you to the community and Wellings of Picton for recognizing the LHS at their awards ceremony. We are a volunteer organization and we were thrilled to be recognized.

Winter 2018

Christmas Concert - Lorain Sine

Lorain will be holding a Christmas concert on December 15, 2018 at Wellington United Church starting at 2pm. Tickets are $15 at the door and proceeds to the LHS. Hope to see you there!

In addition to the Christmas concert we are also reminding people that sponsorships can make a great gift for a cat in need! Please visit our Sponsorship page for more details or you can give a one-time donation to help cats in need this holiday. Click the image below to donate!

Rescued Cat in the Community

Thanks to Charlotte and Alexus who rescued “Socks” a male intact cat who is approximately 1-2 years old. They took him to Pet Valu Picton to get cleaned up (even if it is a “dog” wash!)

Laundry Help

We want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has donated their time and utilities to wash laundry for us. It’s made a tangible impact and we very much appreciate the assistance. We are still looking for laundry helpers so if you can take home a load (or two…or three…) we would be very thankful!

Summer 2018

Quinte Ride for Paws is back!

August 11th Concert @ Wellington United Church

Spring 2018

E-Waste Day 2018

Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) is holding their annual e-waste day on Saturday April 21st from 9am to 2pm. Bring your old electronics and used tires to be responsibly disposed of - and it's a double win as proceeds from the event go to the LHS! Hope to see you there.

 

5th Annual Fill-a-Truck 2018

UPDATE: Christopher did a great job filling the truck again! Thank you to Christopher and his mom for doing a great job and to everyone who donated.

Pet Valu Picton PAWS Event

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Pet Valu Picton and all the visitors who donated to the PAWS event. The store came 3rd in all of Canada which is incredible! Thank you Pet Valu Picton for all your continued support. In total, over $12,000 was raised and is being donated to local animal charities (including the LHS!)

Winter 2017

Lorain Sine & Friends Christmas Concert
Saturday December 16, 2017 @ Wellington United Church 2-4pm
Tickets at the door

EDIT: The concert was a huge success raising $4,800 for the shelter! Thank you to everyone who attended and donated.
 

Fall 2017

Upcoming Events 2017

Meet the Author - Sally Barnes, author of the new book "Unleased" is doing a reading and book signing at the Picton branch library on Tuesday October 17th from 6-7:30pm. Copies of the book will be for sale and you can purchase a copy with 40% of the proceeds going to the LHS! Thank you to the library and to Sally! Details can be downloaded here

From the PURR Facebook page:
If you're thinking about entering a team for the Picton Ultimate Road Rally, you must be registered by September 22. The September 30th event starts with people gathering at the Prince Edward Curling Club in Picton anytime after 9 a.m. where we will have complimentary coffee, tea and baked goodies to fuel you up and then at about 9:45 a.m. you will receive your instructions and following that, cars will leave the lot at 2 minute intervals to head out on the route. You will be back at the Curling Club by no later than 1:30 where you will enjoy a complimentary chili lunch provided by 7 time Legion Chili Champ, Martin Weiland, while we calculate the scores. Prizes will be awarded for first place and runner up teams. There will also be door prizes and raffle prizes to be won. Don't miss out on this fun day and remember, all proceeds go to the Loyalist Humane Society !!

Jewellery Fundraiser

Summer 2017

Thank you to everyone who donated to/attended our annual yard sale!

ADOPTION DAY JUNE 17

We are holding an adoption day at the shelter Saturday June 17th from 11am - 2pm. We will have special pricing for this day only! Hope to see you there

KATNIP TEA

Join Julian Gallo, Lenni Stewart and Lorain Sine at Glenwood Chapel (47 Ferguson St., Picton) on Sunday June 25th for another Katnip Tea event. Tickets are $10 at the door and light refreshments will be served. There is a live auction at 1:30 pm as well as a silent auction. The concert starts at 2pm.

ANNUAL YARD SALE

We will be holding our annual garage sale Friday July 28th to Sunday July 30th (depending on inventory).

SAVE IT FORWARD - NO FRILLS PICTON

We want to send out a special thanks to No Frills in Picton for donating to us through their #Saveitforward Campaign! Check their hashtag on Facebook and Twitter to see some of the great charities they support (including us!)

Upcoming May 2017 Events

E-Waste Collection @ PECI

Prince Edward Collegiate Institute (PECI) is holding their annual e-waste day May 6, 2017 from 9am - 1pm at 41 Barker Street in Picton. Please drop off your e-waste to ensure it is disposed of properly. They are also accepting old tires for proper disposal. Proceeds go to the LHS - hope to see you there!

4th Annual Fill-A-Truck @ the Trenton Walmart!

April 2017

April is Pet Appreciation Month at Pet Valu Picton and they have events running all month long. Check their Facebook page to RSVP to any of their events. As a quick summary, here is what they are offering:
April 1st - Kiss the Cat (aka TJ's Kissing Booth) / Shake a Paw
April 1 - 14 - Photo Contest
April 8 - Small Animal Race(s)
April 14 - Cupcake Day
April 21-23 - Adoption Weekend + BBQ
April 29 - Pet Party
Also as a reminder, their silent auction runs to April 23rd

We hope to see you out!
 

November 2016

Upcoming Event:
Lorain Sine Family & Friends Christmas Concert
Saturday December 17th @ 2pm
Wellington United Church
Tickets are $15 at the door

We hope to see you there!

LAUNDRY HELP!
With all the cats at the shelter we go through a lot of blankets! We are always happy to have people take a load or two to do at home (wash, dry, fold and bring it back - that's it!). If you can help out, please give us a call. The cats appreciate a clean and warm bed! Thank you

Helping to re-home

Are you looking for a dog and cat duo? We are helping to re-home Jake and Charlie - please contact their current owners if you are interesting in adopting the pair

August 2016

UPCOMING EVENT - AUGUST 11, 2016

On Thursday August 11 at our facilities we will be dedicating a memory garden. There will be a demo by Winstead Dogs and a vocal solo by Julian Gallo. All are welcome to attend.
A few things to note:
-the dedication will be outdoors so please dress accordingly to the weather
-we do not have a public washroom facility so please utilize a washroom before attending
-unfortunately we will not have time for tours of the facilities and/or tours for adoptions this day. If you would like to have a tour, please give us a call and we would be happy to schedule an appointment for another day!

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

UPDATE - YARD SALE
Thank you so much to everyone who donated and attended our annual yard sale. It was a great success and raised $3,140!

July 2016

Lorain Sine & Friends - Country Gospel Concert

Lorain is hosting another concert benefit for the LHS on Sunday July 10th at Wellington United Church. The concert is 2-4pm and tickets are $15 at the door. Hope to see you there!