Our Story

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 “forever homes.” By 2003, they had raised the necessary $340,000 to begin construction of the Grey Bruce Animal Shelter (GBAS) on land donated by local farmer Ed Tottenham.

​Today, this charitable organization, which serves the residents of Grey and Bruce counties, is volunteer based and funded 100% by private donations and fundraising.

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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


• 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 no-kill facility for 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. 

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.​