The Campaign - Support GTHS

From Hope to Home Capital Campaign

For nearly 20 years, the Georgian Triangle Humane Society has proven to be an essential resource for our community. With a rapidly growing population, a facility is now bursting at the seams and pressure to safely deliver programs for pets and people mounts.

This is why we are embarking on a campaign to build a new 19,200-square-foot facility, The David and Helen Capin Regional Centre for Pets and People, on 5 acres of land in Collingwood, Ontario.

The Centre will offer hope to the pets and people in the South Georgian Bay region for the next 25 years and beyond. It will be a community hub where animals find safety and care, where youth find companionship, where seniors find purpose, where members of the community find meaningful employment and volunteer opportunities.

Ways to Give

Whether you’re making a one-time gift or considering a legacy contribution, there are many meaningful ways to support the From Hope to Home Capital Campaign.

Multi-Year Pledges
Planning your gift over multiple years can maximize your impact while fitting your personal giving goals. Contact us to make a pledge.

Gifts of Securities
Donating publicly traded securities such as stocks or mutual funds is a tax-smart way to give.

Benefits to you:

Eliminate capital gains tax on appreciated securities
Receive a charitable tax receipt for the full market value
Make a greater impact at no additional cost

Learn how to donate securities or speak with your financial advisor to initiate the transfer.

Legacy Gifts & Bequests
Leave a lasting impact through a planned gift in your will or estate plan. A legacy gift costs nothing today but makes a powerful difference for future generations of pets and people.

Naming Opportunities

Make your mark with a naming opportunity in the new Centre. Give in honour or in memory of a loved one or a pet by naming a room, an area, or a space.

Opportunities include:

Adoption Suites
Intake Exam Room
Outdoor Education Centre
Pre-Op Rooms
Radiology Room
Training & Enrichment Zone
Protective Care Suites
Safety Suites
And more…

When you give to this campaign, you’re not just building a shelter. You’re building a future where every pet and every person have a safe place to turn.

Training & Enrichment Zone

Cat Adoptions Corridor

Dog Adoption Suite

Pre-operation Room

“I remember a time when there was no organization for helping unwanted and abandoned animals in this region. When the GTHS was formed, I donated to the campaign to build the current shelter. The GTHS has continued to evolve with expanding community services. As the community continues to grow, the GTHS must grow with it to continue to provide services and have the ability to help animals find or stay in their forever homes.”

Monika Merz

GTHS Board Chair and Capital Campaign Donor
“Growing and evolving requires resources and space, and there is absolutely no doubt that the team at the GTHS has wrung as much as they can out of the current building. The hospital is tiny, but has packed a huge punch in terms of what it has offered to the animals in the GTHS care and to deserving members of the community. No one who sees what happens there could ever suggest there is still room to grow. The GTHS is bursting at the seams! We believe the GTHS can set the bar for what’s possible across Canada, and we want to be a part of that dream!”

Lynn March

GTHS Volunteer and Capital Campaign Donor

Derrick March

GTHS Board Member and Capital Campaign Donor
“The GTHS is a great organization that not only supports animals in the traditional sense, but also brings us closer as a community and as families. So many families have strong connections with their pets and the GTHS through their programs has found ways to strengthen these bonds. Healthier communities mean healthier staff and the wellness of our staff is paramount. Our corporate commitment to our community, ‘Enhancing Our Communities’, has been chosen by staff because it reflects the importance to Tatham of giving back and making a difference in our community.”

Dan Hurley

President, Tatham Engineering — Corporate Supporter and Engineering Partner
“As a physician and member of the Construction Committee, I’m proud to support the new Regional Centre for Pets and People. This thoughtfully designed facility will feature modern medical equipment, advanced infection control, and critical infrastructure to keep animals, staff, and the public safe. Your support helps us deliver professional, compassionate care to pets and their families.”

Dr. Ker Leggatt

GTHS Volunteer and Donor
“The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is a wellness-based organization. They not only work to address the needs of animals who are injured, sick or homeless, they also help people who are in the same situation through the powerful companionship of animals. Our clinic works collaboratively with the GTHS when an animal is in severe need of medical attention. Their animal care team, led by Dr. Anick Amaro, is always professional and compassionate. I look forward to seeing a new Regional Centre for Pets and People so that the work of the GTHS can continue to meet the demand of our communities.”

Dr. Justin Levy

Veterinarian, Thornbury Veterinary Hospital
“I have worked with the GTHS for over 15 years and witnessed them grow from a grassroots organization to an essential public service in our community. I fully endorse the launch of a local capital campaign to ensure the GTHS grows in tandem with our rapidly expanding community.”

Dr. Jim Bell

Local veterinarian and supporter of the GTHS
“The completeness and joy that pets bring to our lives are immeasurable. Pets provide friendship and mental health wellbeing for people. They care for us, just as we care for them. Unfortunately, both people and pets are often in situations where they experience pain, hunger and loneliness. We work to alleviate these stressors through the essential solution-based community programs and services that we provide.”

May Yam

Capital Campaign Donor
“Through a collaborative partnership, the GTHS and My Friend’s House launched an Emergency Boarding Program for women and children being admitted to the women’s shelter and in need of a safe space for their pets. The relief we see on a mother’s face when we tell her she doesn’t have to tell her children their dog has to stay behind cannot be described.”

Allison Fitzgerald

Executive Director, My Friend’s House