Burlington Humane Society
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0097 | Last Full Update: 07 Jan 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * Not accepting any walk-in traffic at this time * Guests can enter shelter by appointment only * Temporary hours of operation for appointments and phone calls: Tue, Thu & Sat 10 am-5 pm ------------------------------------------------ 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 |
| info@burlingtonhumane.ca | |
| Website | www.burlingtonhumane.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/burlingtonhumane Instagram: instagram.com/burlingtonhumane Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/burlhumane1974/ Twitter: twitter.com/BurlHumane Yelp: www.yelp.ca/biz/burlington-humane-society-burlington |
| Primary Contact | Doug Shirton, Executive Director; Email: doug@burlingtonhumane.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Marsha Locke, Animal Care Supervisor; Email: acsupervisor@burlingtonhumane.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Alex Zych, 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 | Jenn Merritt, President; Email: jenn@burlingtonhumane.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Jolene Regan, Vice President; Email: jolene@burlingtonhumane.ca |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations - (Registered charity) ; Fees ; Sponsorships, Memberships |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * Not accepting any walk-in traffic at this time * Guests can enter shelter by appointment only * Temporary hours of operation for appointments and phone calls: Tue, Thu & Sat 10 am-5 pm ------------------------------------------------ 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 Two thrift shops sell gently used glass, housewares, china, clothing, non-fiction hardcover books, fiction and non-fiction paperback books (no textbooks, magazines, National Geographic or encyclopedias), etc.: * The Loft, 740 Griffith Court (Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm * Sat 10 am-4 pm) * The Attic, 479 John St (Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm) |
| Hours | Adoption Centre: Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm * Thu 12 noon-7 pm * Sun 11 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) and up Minimum age for volunteers is 15 for feed and clean opportunities and volunteering at fundraising events * 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 | |
| Site Location | Off of Fairview St between Walkers Line and Appleby Line |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Walkers Line and Fairview St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Animal Services ; Donation Drop-off/Pick-up |
| Service Categories | Donation Drop Off Points ; Pet Assisted Therapy ; Protective Services for Animals ; Thrift Shops |
