Media Room

Read the latest GTHS media releases and news stories.

2025

December

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: BeBe is full of love and potential 

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Reggie loves to be near his humans

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Snuggle bug Stewie is ready to be your best friend

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Snowball is ready to warm your heart and your home

collingwoodtoday.ca – Animal shelter has pets looking for homes for the holidays

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Chomper is a gentle girl looking for a loving home

November

midlandtoday.ca – Former physician now helps dogs and cats recover from surgery

barrietoday.com – Former physician now helps dogs and cats recover from surgery

orilliamatters.com – Former physician now helps dogs and cats recover from surgery

collingwoodtoday.ca – Former physician now helps dogs and cats recover from surgery

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Wishbone and Webster want to wag their way into your home

mycollingwood.ca – Every Story of Hope Begins with You

collingwoodtoday.ca – Donations matched at animal shelter this week

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Zara is a shy girl who’s starting to come out of her shell

ctvnews.ca – Assistance for pet owners (November 12, 2025, time stamp: 21:35)

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Wesley is a sweet boy with lots of curiosity

October

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Sketchy is  a gentle ‘spirit cat’

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Annie needs a calm and loving family to help her thrive

collingwoodtoday.ca – Collingwood on-track to hit five-year housing target, says town staff

Canadian Consulting Engineer – Tatham engineers humane society centre for pets and people

canada.constructconnect.com – A ‘purrfect’ era: Centre for pets and people breaks ground

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Duckie is a ‘playful active couch potato’

collingwoodtoday.ca – New 50/50 draw supports GTHS animals and programs

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Charlie will shed his shyness in the right home

September

canada.constructconnect.com – A ‘purrfect’ era: Centre for pets and people breaks ground in Collingwood

on-sitemag.com – Centre for pets and people breaks ground in Collingwood

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Bo and Luke are ready to bring adventure to your life

iheart.com – Newstalk 1010: The Deb Hutton Show (GTHS interview starts at 20:35)

constructionlinks.ca – Georgian Triangle Humane Society Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Facility

The Globe & Mail – A kid’s best friend: At animal shelters, youth learn to care for cats and dogs – and each other

collingwoodtoday.ca – Kittypalooza returns with low-cost cat adoptions in Collingwood

collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS breaks ground on ‘critical’ new centre for pets and people

owensoundcurrent.com – Georgian Triangle Humane Society Breaks Ground on New Animal Centre

collingwoodtoday.ca – Here are 5 events in the Collingwood area this weekend

ctvnews.ca – New Collingwood facility under construction to shelter more than 5,000 animals annually 

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Peppercorn is ready to spice up your life

mycollingwood.ca – Every Day Matters: The GTHS Furball Gala returns to Fuel 365 Days of Care

brucegreysimcoe.com – The Furball – The Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s Annual Fundraising Gala

bluemountainschamber.ca – 2025 Furball

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Jasper is a pup ready to explore, then cuddle

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Orchid is a shy girl with quiet love to share

August

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Samson is a big boy with a big personality

collingwoodtoday.ca – Worried about vet costs? Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s Companion Animal Hospital makes essential care attainable

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Bosco is affectionate and chatty

collingwoodtoday.ca – Furball returns as fundraiser for animal shelter

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Mimi is a calm, loyal girl looking for a loving home

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Rogue values both companionship and independence

collingwoodtoday.ca – Council neuters tax exemption request from the GTHS

July 

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Bruno is a big heart in a handsome package

cbc.ca – CBC Radio 1: Teaching compassion to young people through animal care

midlandtoday.ca – Humane Society uses youth classes on animal care to help end gender-based violence

orilliamatters.com – New initiative teaches boys empathy through animals

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Kimbo is a loving girl looking for a quiet home

collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS uses youth classes on animal care to help end gender-based violence

innisfiltoday.ca – Humane society uses youth classes on animal care to help end gender-based violence

bradfordtoday.ca – Humane society uses youth classes on animal care to help end gender-based violence

creemore.com – Humane Society addresses link between compassion and gender-based violence

barrietoday.com – New project uses youth classes on animal care to help end gender violence

collingwoodtoday.ca – Meet-and-greet with adoptable dogs coming to Owen Sound

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Purl is a shy girl in need of a calm environment

ctvnews.ca – Local humane society tackles gender-based violence through animal learning

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Pepper marches to the beat of her own drum

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Three pups looking for a home where they can be active

June

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Kallie is a loyal girl with clear boundaries

simcoe.com – Georgian Triangle Humane Society will start construction on a $17 million centre next month. This is how many animals they hope to help when the facility opens in 2027

ctvnews.ca – Truck full of pups evacuated from wildfires arrive in Barrie, gets set up for adoption

globalnews.ca – Ontario animal shelter ‘bursting at the seams,’ taking care of pets in hallways

on-sitemag.com – GTHS building regional centre for pets and people

constructconnect.com – Construction tender awarded for new animal centre in Collingwood

constructionlinks.ca – Georgian Triangle Humane Society Awards Tender for the Construction of The Regional Centre for Pets and People

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Bojack is goofy, loyal, and full of energy

baywatch.ca – GTHS Walk for Pets

simcoe.com – Looking for some family fun in Simcoe County this weekend? Here are five events to help you celebrate Father’s Day

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Brutus is a big boy with a soft heart

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Nikik is young and curious and loves adventure

May

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Sydney loves humans but also cherishes his personal space

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Kyah is a bundle of joy and energy

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Quartet of cats in need of forever homes

bayshorebroadcasting.ca – Walk for Pets set for June 14th

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Moose is a big boy with lots of energy

collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS Walk for Pets welcome four and two-legged participants

April

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Lottie cherishes her independence

collingwoodtoday.ca – Smile Cookies from Collingwood, TBM, Stayner support two local charities

creemore.com – Humane Society dog surrenders up by 25% in 2024

creemore.com – Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign benefits GTHS

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Meech is a low-maintenance, calm companion

mycollingwood.ca – Registration is open for Walk for Pets 2025

thepeakfm.com – Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s 13th Annual Walk for Pets

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Bruno is a big boy in need of patient people

collingwoodtoday.ca – ADOPT ME: Brick is ready to build a new life in a forever home

2024

January

 GTHS Announces Appointment of New Executive Director

February

Georgian Triangle Humane Society Invites the Community to Curl for Pets on March 23rd

March

Walking on Sunshine: Georgian Triangle Humane Society Walk for Pets Returns to Delight Pet Enthusiasts Everywhere!

Georgian Triangle Humane Society Receives $35,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada to Help More Adoptable Pets Find Families in South Georgian Bay

Crack an Egg Easter Sale Returns: Treasure Tails Offers Up to 25% Off Your Purchase This Saturday

April

GTHS Announces Transition in Board Leadership

Tim Hortons® Smile Cookie Campaign is Back!

June

Operation Feline Fix: GTHS Offers Discounted Fees for Cat Spay/Neuter Surgeries Until July 31st

July

GTHS Encourages Community To Add A New Family Member During PetSmart Charities Of Canada 25th Anniversary National Adoption Week  

August

Georgian Triangle Humane Society Hospital Faces Critical Capacity Crisis: Community Urged to Support Fundraising Campaign for Larger Kennel Space 

Georgian Triangle Humane Society Seeks New Director of Medicine (Veterinarian) to Lead Life-Saving Operations in Collingwood

September

The Furball Gala: Celebrating 25 Years of Second Chances and 50,000 Pets and People Impacted

November

GTHS the Recipient of Support from Northwinds Brewery and Beer Branded: Introducing Paws & Effect to Support Local Animals

Kittypalooza Returns This Weekend, Kicking Off the Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s 25th Annual Holiday Campaign

Georgian Triangle Humane Society’s Holiday Open House Returns to Celebrate Community Support and Second Chances for Pets

2023

January
simcoe.com – Georgian Triangle Humane Society hosting Ski For Pets to support animals in South Georgian Bay
simcoe.com – The need for a new facility grows daily as Georgian Triangle Humane Society in Collingwood faces space crunch
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Coconut 
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Shaggy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Amba
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Monkey Joe
CTV News – Urgent Need for New Pet Shelter

February
simcoe.com – The need for a new facility grows daily as Georgian Triangle Humane Society in Collingwood faces space crunch
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Chevy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Little Girl & Big Boy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Sammy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Ebony

March
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Bane
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Wallis
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Friendly Puffy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Vincent
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Donny
collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS at capacity
Creemore Echo (creemore.com) – Humane Society feels urgent for new facility
CTV News – Shelter in dire situation

April
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Billy Rose
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Friendly Jeremy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Mickey
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Rex 
collingwoodtoday.ca – 6 dogs, suspected abandoned, arrive at local shelter this week
collingwoodtoday.ca – Local humane society fundraiser returns with new name
Creemore Echo (creemore.com) – Introducing the Walk for Pets
CTV News – Collingwood, Ont. animal adoption centre in urgent need of foster homes

May
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Tom
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Skye
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Sylvester
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Dayah

June
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Karmen
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Chicco
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Hank and June
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Boscoe
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Karmen
collingwoodtoday.ca – Here are 5 Things to do in the Collingwood area this weekend
collingwoodtoday.ca – Hospice volunteer snags June Callwood Award
thepeakfm.com – GTHS Walk for Pets Presented by Huronia Alarm and Fire Security
CTVNews.ca – Georgian Triangle Humane Society preparing for annual ‘Walk for Pets’ fundraiser

July

collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Miss Kiss
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Lily
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Pippa
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Bella
creemore.com – Animal Homelessness on the Rise

August

simcoe.com – GTHS gets $40K Boost from PetSmart
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Tanner
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Elwood
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Pumpkin
Village Media (barrietoday.com) – Australian Outback to James Bay: Vet Goes the Distance for Pets                                                                                                              Creemore Echo (creemore.com) – Grant Supports Pet Adoption Backlog

September

collingwoodtoday.ca – Simcoe County holding low-cost rabies clinics starting Sept. 30  collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Sally                                                  collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Khaleesi                                              collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Wilkie

October

collingwoodtoday.ca – Non-profits Request $100K of 2024 Budget, so far    collingwoodtoday.ca – Humane Society Asks for $195K from Grey Highlands    simcoe.com – ‘We are seeing mounting pressures’: Georgian Triangle Humane Society needs new facility more than ever

2022

January
collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS Zooms in to local classrooms with Pet Break education segment
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Chloe and Delilah
CTV News – Betty White social media challenge impacts Simcoe Muskoka animals shelters

February
simcoe.com – Georgian Triangle Humane Society to embark on $14-million fundraising effort for new facility
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Jack
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Blistex
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Bonnie
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Prudence

March
simcoe.com – Vets of Tomorrow: It’s a way to prompt empathy 
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Simon
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Piper
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Peanut
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Mr. Kitty
collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS enlists help from vets, volunteers, community to get dog back on his feet
collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS fundraiser game
creemore.com – How to support your pets in a post-COVID world
CTV News – Humane society needs new $14M facility
CTV News – Collingwood humane society embarks on $14M fundraising campaign 

April
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-Me: Kali
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Elvis
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Tux
collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS welcomes $10K grant for Vets of Tomorrow
creemore.com2022 Wellness Innovation Grant awarded to the GTHS
CTV News – Collingwood animal shelter receives 25K donation

May
collingwoodtoday.ca – Animal shelter in urgent need of supplies for kitten and puppy season
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Polly
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Draco
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Harlee
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Hank

June
simcoe.com – This is our hope for the future
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Dara
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Brady
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Barnaby
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Polly

July
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Black cats and Kittens
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Lainey
collingwoodtoday.ca  – Pet-Adopt-me: Hank

August
collingwoodtoday.ca – GTHS Walkathon halfway to $150K fundraising goal
collingwoodtoday.ca – Town negotiating purchase of Hurontario and Tenth Line property
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Angel and Jasmin
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Ben
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Tom
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Angel
CTV News – GTHS Hosts 10th Annual Walkathon

September
simcoe.com – Collingwood Humane Society hosting Kittypalooza
collingwoodtoday.ca – Low-cost rabies clinics returning to Simcoe County
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Buddy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Brutus
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Gigi
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Oxxy and Lilith
creemore.com – GTHS Walkathon raises over $126,000 for pets and people

October
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet Valu customers help raise $6K for humane society
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: These dogs are overdue for their forever homes
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Winston
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Owen
themeafordindependent.ca – Pet Valu Collingwood, a Community Champion of the GTHS

November
simcoe.com – Happy tails: Collingwood Brewery pale ale promotes the humane society
simcoe.com – It is a winner in every way Collingwood humane society fundraising campaign for new facility has raised $3.5 million
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Xena
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Slurpy
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Tramma
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Chicco
creemore.ca – GTHS Hits the LCBO with Happy Tails Ale
CTV News – Animal shelter announces return of holiday adoption campaign

December
simcoe.com – This is our future
simcoe.com – Hot Mess annual pet photos with Santa was pawsome
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Hope
collingwoodtoay.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Tupper
collingwoodtoday.ca – Pet-Adopt-me: Bonnie
barrietoday.ca – Heroic volunteers help rescue pups

2021

 

Media Contact

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Georgian Triangle Humane Society 
marketing@gths.ca