It Starts in the Community. It Starts With You.

A message from Phil Nichols, CEO, Toronto Humane Society

Dear Friend,

When we met Stella—sick, scared, and battling parvovirus—we already knew we were up against a fast-moving, devastating disease. She wasn’t the first puppy from a local Toronto community to come to us sick—and heartbreakingly, she wouldn’t be the last. 

Parvovirus doesn’t wait. It spreads quickly and hits hard—and without immediate access to care, it can be fatal. 

We did more than treat those puppies. We took action. 

On April 5, our team launched a pop-up wellness clinic right in that neighbourhood. Armed with vaccines and supplies, we met pet families where they were—delivering the care they needed, before illness could strike. That day alone, 19 dogs were vaccinated. 

This is the power of community-based care. This is what our donors make possible. 

But the fight isn’t over.  

You’ve heard Stella’s story. Next week, we’ll introduce you to Kiss Kiss—another parvovirus-positive puppy who received lifesaving care just in time. And right now, Salsa, a 26-day-old kitten, is battling for her life after testing positive for feline parvovirus. 

With your help, we can continue this critical work. 

Our pop-up wellness clinics bring life-saving care directly to the communities that need it most. But these clinics—and the lives they save—are only possible with your support. 

Your donation today helps us stop parvovirus before it starts—and provide lifesaving care to pets fighting for their lives. It keeps pets healthy, keeps families whole, and gives every animal a chance to grow up safe and strong.  

Let’s protect the next Stella. The next Kiss Kiss. The next Salsa. 

Together, we can reach more animals in time, deliver accessible veterinary care, and protect more families before it’s too late. 

They need us now—and we need you to make it possible. 

With gratitude, 

Phil Nichols, RVT, CAWA 

Chief Executive Officer 

Toronto Humane Society