The Humane Society of Durham Region is affiliated with the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals . Our Inspector and Agents are appointed by the Solicitor General for the Province of Ontario, giving them the authority, by law, to investigate cruelty complaints regarding any abuse and/or neglect of an animal. We are the only organization in Durham Region that can seize and remove animals, by law, if required. Our Inspector and Agents respond to abuse complaints from Oshawa to the south, Pickering to the west, Newtonville to the east and Gamebridge and Thorah Island to the north. We serve all of Durham Region.

As well as responding to abuse complaints, our Society provides another very important function. Our shelter houses many animals of all kinds that we adopt into new, loving homes. When an animal comes to the shelter it is provided medical treatment, if necessary, fed and cared for until a suitable home can be found. There is no better reward for us than to see an animal being adopted and taken home with their new family. We also have volunteers that present our humane education program to schools and groups in Durham Region.

The Humane Society for Durham Region is a registered charity and provides tax receipts for all donations. We do not receive any funding from provincial or municipal agencies and operate solely on the generosity of the public and people like yourself, who love animals. With your donations of money and goods you are helping us rescue, protect and care for animals that are innocent victims of abuse.

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It is because of caring, concerned people like you that we are able to help as many animals as we do.

Thank you for helping us help the animals!