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Whitby, ON (June 4, 2025) – Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Humane Society of Durham Region’s upcoming open house on Saturday, June 7. Come out for an afternoon of fun, meet some furry friends, and discover how HSDR is making a pawsitive impact in the community.
Visit the animal centre, located at 1505 Wentworth St. in Whitby, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to meet adorable adoptable animals and enjoy an afternoon packed with fun. There will be food trucks, pet-related vendors, a kids’ zone, raffle prizes, and more!
The Humane Society of Durham Region is a registered charity that has been supporting pets and the people who love them in the Durham Region for over 30 years. As one of 12 Ontario SPCA and Humane Society animal centres across the province, the organization finds loving homes for animals and provides essential community support services.
“We can’t wait to welcome the community to our open house — it’s going to be a fun-filled day for all ages!” says Shannon Stephenson, Manager of the Humane Society of Durham Region. “From meeting adorable animals to exploring how we help keep pets and families together, it’s a chance to go behind the scenes, ask questions, and see the impact we make every day. Whether you’re an animal lover, a curious neighbour, or looking for a new furry friend, there’s something here for everyone!
To learn more about the Humane Society of Durham Region, visit hsdr.org
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Media Contact
Blair Budgell
Events Coordinator,
Humane Society of Durham Region
289-355-0399
The Humane Society of Durham Region
The Humane Society of Durham Region is a registered charity. For over 30 years, the HSDR has been dedicated to protecting and providing compassionate care for unwanted and abused animals in Durham Region until they find their forever homes. Committed to improving the lives of animals, HSDR provides education and resources to the community.
In August 2022, the HSDR formally joined the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society to combine the organizations. This will enable the HSDR to strengthen and grow the programs and community support services it provides to help animals and the families who love them.
The Humane Society of Durham Region acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. The HSDR is situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
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