Burlington Humane Society

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Burlington Humane Society

Site: Burlington

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Record #: BTN0097

Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2023

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Public Comments

In addition to the animal shelter operated by Burlington Humane Society, there is another operated by City of Burlington, Animal Control

for additional help in finding lost pets, Hamilton/Burlington SPCA recommends local lost and found pets website Helping Lost Pets

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-637-7325
Fax	905-637-7391
E-Mail	info@burlingtonhumane.ca
Website	https://burlingtonhumane.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: www.facebook.com/burlingtonhumane Instagram: instagram.com/burlingtonhumane PodCast: https://burlingtonhumane.ca/burlington-humane-podcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/BurlHumane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbkKJKahni0owm2QxAXH-g
Primary Contact	Doug Shirton, Executive Director; Email: doug@burlingtonhumane.ca
Alternate Contact	Laura Adams, Animal Care Supervisor; Email: acsupervisor@burlingtonhumane.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Cassiana Giardini, Event Planner & Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer@burlingtonhumane.ca
Contact Form	burlingtonhumane.ca/contact/

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	Finds homes for animals that are stray or abandoned
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1974
Primary Executive	Andrew Mack, President; Email: president@burlingtonhumane.ca
Alternate Executive	Jolene Regan, Vice President; Email: jolene@burlingtonhumane.ca
Funding	Fundraising ; Donations - (Registered charity) ; Fees ; Membership fees ; Sponsorships

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Not an affiliate of OSPCA or Hamilton/Burlington SPCA Before adoption, all pets: have full medical attention are microchipped are spayed or neutered Services include: pet visits to local nursing homes, retirement homes, group homes education program visits to schools and youth groups private dog park, for more information see here Two thrift shops sell gently used glass, china, clothing, books, etc. The Loft, 740 Griffith Court: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm The Attic, 479 John St: Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm see website for items not accepted
Hours	Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm, call ahead Adoption Centre by appointment only once approved to adopt
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	Ages: 15 year(s) and up Minimum age for volunteers is 15 for feed and clean opportunities and volunteering at fundraising events Minimum age is 18 for dog walking, reception and other areas
Application	Application and interview required for adoption Volunteer and membership applications available on website
Languages	English
Fees	Membership - annual fee ; Service - adoption

Site Information

Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	740 Griffith Court Burlington, ON L7L 5R9 View Google Map
Intersection	Walkers Line and Fairview St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Community Programs ; Sports / Recreation
HCSD Sub Heading	Animal Services ; Donation Drop-off/Pick-up ; Parks, Trails & Gardens
Service Categories	Donation Drop Off Points ; Pet Assisted Therapy ; Protective Services for Animals ; Public Parks ~ Animal/Pet Issues ; Thrift Shops

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