Calling All Chocolate Lovers!
We’re teaming up with Purdys Chocolatier to fundraise for our shelter pets in hopes of raising much needed funds!
Stock up on your favourite Purdys Easter treats (did someone say Hedgehogs?) AND support a great cause at the same time – it’s the best of both worlds. All fundraising profit raised will directly support our shelter pets, so every order makes a great difference to us.
Ordering is as easy as eating chocolate. Just click this link:
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1982351-126508, enter our 77888,
fill out your info (Name, phone number, and email address), click “Join Campaign”, and order to your heart’s content!
The order deadline is March 26th, with pick up at our shelter location the week of April 13-19 just in time for Easter, so get shopping!

National Cupcake Day (aka Treat Week)
Join the NHS in celebrating National Cupcake Day™ (aka Treat Week) for SPCAs & Humane Societies. We will be rallying to save our furry friends in need. Whether you’re a business owner or just passionate about helping animals, we’d love to have you on board!
Grab your apron and start baking for a great cause!
By putting your baking skills to work, you can make a real difference for the thousands of animals in our community. Whether it’s cupcakes or other treats, you can offer them to your customers and co-workers and raise funds that will make a real impact. Let’s roll up our sleeves and show the world that compassion is the name of the game!
Get in touch to register by emailing PR@northumberlandhs.com or DM us on facebook or Instagram or give us a ring at (905) 885-4131. We’ll be your guide to making this event one for the record books.
The animals are counting on us – let’s do this! On behalf of the animals in our care, If you want to bake for our events, hold a bake sale of your own, or be a business involved in helping us run a sale please contact us! We will help guide you on your journey to helping us, help more animals in need! One bake sale at a time!

World Spay Day 2025
World Spay Day, February 25th 2025
Double your donation! Online donation matching Campaign
Our ambitious goal is to raise $2,500! Thanks to a generous mystery benefactor, every dollar you donate will be matched up to that amount! If we reach our target, we’ll have an incredible total of $5,000! That’s enough to spay 20 furry friends in need starting in March! Are you ready to become a pet-saving hero? Visit www.northumberlandhs.com/donate and let’s create some magic for those lovable, homeless animals!

Cat Adoption Event
Join our next Cat Adoption Event at Pet Valu Port Hope on February 22nd, 11am to 2pm.

Valentines Pop Up Photo Shoot with Gooseberry Photography
Celebrate your truest love and ultimate soulmate (your dog, obviously!) with a timeless colourful portrait of your pup! Or sneak your loved one’s doglet into the studio to surprise a special somebody with beautiful, heartfelt photos of their favourite furry friend.
50% of proceeds will be donated to Northumberland Humane Society to help pets in need this season.
INCLUDES:
- – 15 minutes of shoot time
- – x5 final hi-res retouched portraits
- – suitable for x1 dog per time-slot (please note if you have x2 dogs or more, they’ll each need their own time-slots, thank you!)
* Fine art prints of your pup’s portraits available as an additional purchase
LOCATION:
Port Hope studio (exact address sent after booking)
COST: $50 + HST
Book here: https://gbs83.pixieset.com/booking/valentines-dog-minis

Downtown Cobourg Shop’n Sip
On Thursday, February 13th we will be participating in the Downtown Cobourg Shop ‘N Sip.
The NHS Thrift Store will be open until 8:00 pm with treats for our visitors including hot chocolate, chocolate-covered strawberries and Valentine’s Smooching Booth photos.

Feel Good Valentines Challenge
Please help the Ryan Huffman Real Estate Team bring joy to the animals still waiting for their furever homes.
Provide a Valentines Day Treat Bag for the Animals of the Northumberland Humane Society $10 per Bag
Each bag contains a toy and treats Large Dog, Small Dog & Cat Options Available Reach out to Ashley Crews directly at 905-269-8415 e-transfers can be sent to ashley@ryan-huffman.com
*All Supplies were donated so 100% of the proceeds and treats go directly to the Northumberland Humane Society*
