December 15, 2015 - We have just received a most generous $20,000 donation from long-time Uxbridge residents and local philanthropists John and Pat McCutcheon in memory of their boxer, Roxy. This generous gift is the largest single major donation we have received to date,and will help kick off our major donors campaign to raise... Read More about $20,000 Donation from John and Pat McCutcheon!!
December 9, 2015 - Wonderful news – we’ve just achieved another huge milestone! With the $33,000 raised from the 2015 Gimme Shelter Gala and a number of generous donations, we topped the $900,000 mark. A gigantic thanks to each and everyone of you for your support of the New Animal Shelter.
November 30, 2015 - The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog is currently looking to fill two Director-at-Large openings on the Board. The position description is available at the link below. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying and meets the criteria, please have them contact Virginia Miles at virginia.miles22@gmail.com by December... Read More about Director-at-Large Positions Open
2015 Gimme Shelter Gala - The New Animal Shelter is blessed with the most amazing group of volunteers – over 100 in total. You’d be hard pressed to find more dedicated, caring individuals. Their passion for animals and our cause is exceptional! This year’s Gala would not have been a success without the help of... Read More about Thank you volunteers!
Gimme Shelter Gala 201 - What an incredible night!! The 4th Annual Gimme Shelter Gala was a phenomenal success. A completely sold out event!! Our guests enjoyed great food, exceptional music and entertainment, tons of amazing auction items and dancing till the wee hours. We couldn’t have done it without all of our amazing supporters. A huge thank... Read More about Gala news
October 23, 2015 - A huge thanks to all of our supporters. We’re getting closer to our goal of $1M – we’ve now reached a total of $865,000!
October 13 - Rutledge Jewellers - Congratulations to the lucky winner of our Early Bird prize for the upcoming Gimme Shelter Gala – Christine Vos of Vos’ Independent in Port Perry. Christine won a pair of diamond earrings valued at $1,000 that were generously donated by Scott Rutledge, of Rutledge Jewellers. Vos’ Independent, a long-time supporter... Read More about Winner of Early Bird Draw
June 2, 2015 - Come out on Saturday, June 13th to find some treasures at the garage sale in support of the New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog. There will be sporting equipment, household items, books, gently used clothing, toys and more! Drop by the Port Perry Scout Hall at 15585 Simcoe Street from 8 AM... Read More about Let’s Shop!
May 30, 2015 - Do you picture yourself relaxing in a colourful Muskoka chair this summer? Now is your chance to win one of these beauties. Homestead Furniture and Appliances has generously donated a Pondside Muskoka chair, valued at $299, to the 3rd Annual In The Ruff Golf Tournament. If you’re the lucky golfer... Read More about Win this Gorgeous Chair
May 27, 2015 - This year’s Mutt Strut Walk-a-thon was a huge success with over $15,000 raised towards the new animal shelter! On Saturday, May 23rd, numerous dog-lovers and their dogs, set out from Elgin Park onto the trails of Uxbridge – ending with a BBQ, prizes and raffle draws. Everyone had a “dawg-gone” good... Read More about Dogs Galore at Mutt Strut!
