GREY BRUCE ANIMAL SHELTER
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About Us

Our Story

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In 1989, a group of residents in Sydenham Township launched an initiative to create a shelter to care for local dogs and cats while facilitating their adoption into new suitable caring homes. By 2003, they had raised $300,000 and with a private mortgage of $40,000 began the construction of the building on five acres of land donated by local farmer Ed Tottenham.  Originally incorporated in August 2006 as the Grey Bruce Humane Society,  the group was debt free in January 2007 when  the name was officially changed to The Grey Bruce Animal Shelter and became an independent volunteer run, no kill registered charity surrender shelter. In May 2010 an outdoor utility shed was constructed by the firefighters of the Order of Good Cheer.

​Today, this charitable organization, which serves the residents of Grey and Bruce counties, is volunteer based and funded by adoption fees, private donations and fundraising.

The shelter can house a maximum of 10 surrendered or rescued dogs, obtained mainly from Grey and Bruce Counties. In 2021, new homes were found for a total of 50 dogs and puppies and 103 cats and kittens. Our success in serving the needs of Grey/Bruce residents has placed added pressure and demands on our magnificent volunteers who are the backbone of GBAS. In order to alleviate the increased workload, we have for the first time in our history, hired two part time Shelter Managers who will provide 7 day a week coverage of the shelter and care for our animals. These hirings have also enabled us to introduce a second volunteer shift to exercise our dogs.

The Shelter has an elected board of up to 11 directors and is maintained and operated by volunteers. Funding comes from donations, fundraising events and adoption fees. We receive no government financial support. Please HELP us HELP our animals by donating financial aid, goods, labour and time.
 Charitable # 890221591RR0001

Membership

As a registered charity, we have an elected Board of Directors, Committee heads and a general membership.

You can help to ensure that the Grey-Bruce Animal Shelter continues to maintain, improve and develop its ability to provide quality care to animals and service to residents by becoming a member. Membership costs $20 per year and gives voting  rights to anyone 18 years or older.

​All members then have the opportunity to provide insight and experience into the running of the Corporation by becoming a Board Member and the head of a committee. Our annual general meeting is held in the spring. Please HELP us HELP by becoming a member.

Board Members

​President : Richard Banks              
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Elaine Burrow        
Secretary: Deb Takeda         
Member: Sally Ballard                  
Member: Anna Aagaard
Member: Kelsey Brown 
​Member: Tony Kuliha
​Member: Katrina Peredun       
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​Renewal Form 2022
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What We Do

We provide shelter, treatment and care for cats and dogs whose owners, residents of Grey and Bruce Counties, are no longer able to care for their pets 
  •  ​* In special emergency situations and subject to availability of space, we accept animals destined for            euthanasia. They are treated in the same manner as we treat our surrendered pets.

  • We arrange for all shots, vaccinations, spaying and neutering of our animals prior to adoption. Rare exemptions are made due to age or health.

  • We minimize the time animals remain at the shelter by consistently matching animals to suitable homes. 

  • We assist sick or injured dogs and cats toward a humane end of life. We are a facility for owner surrendered dogs and cats and we do not surrender animals for research.

  • We practice and provide information on humane treatment to help fight pet overpopulation. 

  • Resources permitting, we attempt to modify behavior of ‘unruly’ animals.

What We Don't Do

  • ​We do not have the authority to accept stray animals. Only dogs or cats surrendered by their owners are accepted.

  • We are not licensed as an animal control agent.

  • We are not a boarding kennel for dogs and cats.​ 
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eTransfer donations accepted via gbas.animals@gmail.com. Please include address and name for tax receipt.
Visit: 457437 8th Concession,
​Municipality of Meaford

Mail: P.O. Box 442, Owen Sound, ON., N4K 5P7
Phone: 519-372-1911       
Email: gb-animalshelter@hotmail.com
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​Website By Kasey Naish, Graphic Artist
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