The Northumberland Humane Society is made up of several devoted individuals - a committed public membership group, a volunteer board of directors, a dedicated animal care supervisor and staff, two animal cruelty investigators, a volunteer/event coordinator, a web designer/photographer, volunteer staff at the NHS Thrift Shop, and our greatly appreciated and tireless group of general volunteers.
The board of directors and animal care staff work together to provide the best possible care to animals in the community and at the shelter. Volunteers are the main reason the NHS can continue its efforts enhancing the lives of animals, as well as our membership group and community which provide us with the donations that allow us to continue to care for all animals that enter the shelter.
The NHS is not funded by any federal or municipal levels of government - we rely entirely on donations, community support, and monies generated through fundraising efforts.
The NHS does not euthanize animals for space; we instead provide a waiting list for animals being surrendered to the shelter. Euthanasia is done only when recommended by a veterinarian for medical or behavioral reasons.
At this time the NHS would like to thank our local vets for providing their time to our animals, whether it be through spay/neuter or investigations of extreme cases of neglect. Without their time and effort we would be unable to function at the capacity that we do today. Thank you: Port Hope Veterinary Hospital, Ganaraska Animal Clinic, Northumberland Veterinary Clinic, Strathy Road Animal Hospital, Midtown Animal Hospital, Pine Ridge Veterinary Clinic, Campbellford Veterinary Clinic.
To report animal cruelty or for any questions regarding animal cruelty please direct emails to investigations@northumberlandhumanesociety.com.
Getting to the Shelter
401 Eastbound:
401 to second exit in Port Hope (highway #28) when you come off the ramp you turn left. The road makes a sharp turn to the right and you will pass the Bingo hall and school. Keep going until you come to a 4 way stop. Turn left on to Ward street. We are down approx. 1 mile on the right hand side. Big white and blue sign out front.
401 Westbound:
Take the first exit in Port Hope (highway #28) turn left on to highway #28 (south) and go over Highway 401. At the lights turn left and follow the road (it will make a sharp turn ) go pass bingo hall and school. Keep going until you come to a 4 way stop. Turn left on to Ward street. We are down approx. 1 mile on the right hand side. Big white and blue sign out front.
Highway 2 from Cobourg:
When you come to the first set of lights on Hwy 2 (Hamilton Rd) in Port Hope turn right. Ward street is the first left. We are 4 driveways down on left side.
Highway 2 From Toronto:
Go through Port Hope until you are on the east bound outskirts. When you come to Hamilton Road (lights), turn left and then another left at first street (Ward St.). We are 4 driveways down on left side.
