Grace
* Grace found her forever home with lovely people. And her new bunny brother is Ladybird adoption alumni Bentley! * Grace came into Hamilton Animal Control as a stray, and she was in really rough shape when she first got there. This is how the animal control officer described Grace’s condition when she was picked up: “Emaciated, hungry, overgrown nails, matted, hair loss and bruising from pulling out mats.” Either Grace was severely neglected before she was abandoned outdoors to fend for herself, or she had been outdoors on her own for so long, her health and physical condition had… read more >>
Juniper
Juniper came into Hamilton Animal Control as a stray. She’s a very sweet cat, and so pretty! We took Juniper straight from HAC to the vet, where she had an ultrasound that showed “bubbles” in her abdomen. The vet wasn’t 100% sure if Juniper was pregnant or not, so she has a second ultrasound a little more than a week later, and those bubbles were indeed kittens! We’re so happy we could get Juniper out of the shelter and to a safe place where she could have her babies in the warmth and comfort of her foster home. On April 14th… read more >>
Metro
* Metro found his forever home with lovely people! * Hamilton Animal Control were called when a member of the public discovered a cat in a reusable grocery bag, abandoned in an underground parking lot. It’s not known how long Metro had been in the garage, nor why someone would choose to abandon him in this way, but we’re glad he ended up at Animal Control and did not suffer a worse fate. We were happy to rescue Metro from HAC when his stray time was done, and we took him to the vet for a check-up and to be neutered…. read more >>
Pet Valu Dog Wash Fundraiser
Come out to Pet Valu (1550 Upper James Street, Hamilton ON) and pamper your pup on April 22nd. $15 gets your furry bestie a wash and nail cutting. All the proceeds will benefit the animals of Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. And a fantastic addition to the day, Dr. Heather McGowan from Glanbrook Veterinary Services will be joining the dog wash day to offer microchipping for your pets! Cost will be $40 per animal, and $15 from each chip will be donated to Ladybird! Microchips are a great way to permanently identify your pet in case they are lost or stolen. For… read more >>
Thank you Harlow and Sage!
A great big thank you to Harlow and Sage for featuring our adoptable girl Holly on their Instagram page yesterday! Harlow and Sage have more than 1.4 million followers, so it was quite a shock when our Instagram page blew up with all the likes and new followers. We are thrilled to have so many new people from all over the world joining us on our rescue journey! Harlow and Sage have also offered to pay half of Holly’s adoption fee! So kind! A quick update: Holly has several applications submitted for her, and we’re currently reviewing each one as… read more >>
Tao
February 13th, 2017 – Update Our hearts are broken… Tao did well in his foster home over the weekend. His foster mom reported that Tao was eating well, playing with toys, and following people around the house to be picked up and cuddled. He had a great weekend being spoiled. But this morning, Tao’s breathing became seriously laboured. His foster mom brought him to the vet where they could drain the fluid from his lungs again, but the fluid had become so thick, it was difficult to aspirate. Tao was not doing well, and there weren’t many options left to… read more >>
glamjulz bracelet fundraiser!
The lovely folks at glamjulz are having a fundraiser for Ladybird! The beautiful Love & Loyalty bracelet, designed and hand made by glamjulz, is available for only $45, with the proceeds donated directly to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary! Visit their website to purchase your bracelet, and check out all their other beautiful jewelry too! glamjulz.com/product/love-loyalty-bracelet/ We also sell the bracelets at all our events. Check out glamjulz on CHCH Morning Live, talking about the bracelet! Here’s the Love and Loyalty story from Monica, owner of glamjulz: “Wayne has always loved animals and had been trying to talk me into getting a… read more >>
Afghan Raffle!
You could win this gorgeous, hand-made afghan, and help raise money for at-risk animals at the same time! The lovely folks at Fearless and Happy Charity are having a draw for a chance to win this beautiful afghan. The draw will take place June 1st, 2017 Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: 1) Pet Valu Dundas, 86 Main Street , Dundas, ON 2) Global Pet Foods, University Plaza in Dundas, ON 3) Global Pet Foods, Dundurn Plaza in Hamilton, ON (as of March 1) You’ll also be able to purchase tickets at our Paint Nite at Munchies Coffee… read more >>
Millie
We rescued Millie from Hamilton Animal Control. She came into HAC as a stray, but nobody came looking for her if she was truly a missing cat. Millie is a lovely girl. She’s a bit shy, but once she’s comfortable, she will give out as many head bonks as you want! Millie had a dental cleaning at the vet, and her blood results showed there were no issues. Other than some of her fur being matted that the vet took care of, she’s a healthy girl. Here’s a note from Millie’s foster home: “Millie is a shy but very loving… read more >>
Fiona
* Fiona found her forever home with amazing people! * We rescued Fiona from Hamilton Animal Control where she found herself as a stray. Fiona is such a sweetheart! Lots of head bonks and purrs for everyone she meets. We took her to the vet for a much needed dental cleaning, and she did very well for her surgery. Fiona has arthritis, and she now takes a daily medication for it, but the vet thought she was otherwise pretty healthy for a senior girl. Here’s a note from Fiona’s foster home: “Fiona is a calm, affectionate and sweet little lady… read more >>
Eva
* Zsa Zsa and Eva found their forever home together with a lovely person! * Zsa Zsa and Eva were rescued from a North Bay shelter where they ended up after being removed from a massive hoarding situation. They’re shy little ratties, but their foster family are helping them be more comfortable with handling, and they’ve come quite far already. They love each other very much, so we’re asking they be adopted as a pair. Eva has a head tilt, but she functions normally. Our vets have advised that it’s possible the tilt will stay the same and she will… read more >>
Zsa Zsa
* Zsa Zsa and Eva found their forever home together with a lovely person! * Zsa Zsa and Eva were rescued from a North Bay shelter where they ended up after being removed from a massive hoarding situation. They’re shy little ratties, but their foster family are helping them be more comfortable with handling, and they’ve come quite far already. They love each other very much, so we’re asking they be adopted as a pair. Eva has a head tilt, but she functions normally. Our vets have advised that it’s possible the tilt will stay the same and she will… read more >>
Debbie
* Debbie, Mary and Berry found their forever home together with a wonderful family! * We received 12 rats from a North Bay shelter who were originally removed from a hoarding situation. Debbie gave birth to nine babies on January 9th. She did a great job raising her babies and now they are all ready to find their forever homes! Debbie is a shy rat and will need an adopter who is willing to take the time to help her become more comfortable with being handled. Debbie would not be a suitable rat for small children. Rats do best in… read more >>
Paint Nite!
* THIS PAINT NITE IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! * We’re having a Paint Nite fundraiser! Inviting all creative spirits! Explore your inner artist while raising money for Ladybird! We’re hosting a Paint Nite, where a local artist will assist and inspire us while we mix and mingle. All art supplies are provided. Paint Nite will donate a portion of ticket sales to Ladybird, and we will have fun eating, drinking and socializing while we get our art on! Come on out for a night of creativity and cocktails for a great cause– please RSVP and register now by clicking here!… read more >>
Harriet
Harriet found her forever home with a lovely family! We rescued Harriet from Hamilton Animal Control. She was found as a stray. Her nails were very overgrown and her underside was quite matted. Seems as if poor Harriet wasn’t properly looked after before she was abandoned by her owners. Harriet has now healed from her spay surgery, so she’s looking for her forever home! Here’s a note from Harriet’s foster home: “Harriet is an adorable bunny who loves to explore new places and meet new furry friends. She is great with her foster siblings, a dog and two cats. If they… read more >>
Happy new year!
2016 is almost at an end, and what a year it has been! We rescued 129 animals this year, and this video features just twelve of them. It was hard to narrow down only one animal for each month that they were rescued…so many amazing animals to choose from! Thank you so much for your continued support. We couldn’t have rescued any of these animals without you. All the best to you, your families and your furry friends in 2017! Happy new year!
Holly
January 26th, 2019 We let our sweet Holly go today. Holly’s foster mom wrote a beautiful tribute to her: “Two years & 26 days is not a long time to have a dog. In fact, she wasn’t even ours. She was a @ladybirdanimalsanctuary resident. She came to us as a foster dog who had been through hell & we did our best to give her heaven; warm beds, fresh food & water, so much love & some other furry friends for her to cuddle with. A few months in we found out she had a rare cancer that was impossible… read more >>
Candy
** Star and Candy found their forever home with lovely people! ** We rescued Star and Candy from Hamilton Animal Control. Star and Candy were surrendered to animal control when their owner moved. They are sweet and affectionate kitties, and they are quite bonded to each other. We don’t know for certain, but we are pretty sure that Candy is Star’s mom. While at the shelter, Candy had to have an emergency spay surgery when she developed pyometra . She came through the surgery well and is feeling much better now. We had Star spayed, and now that they’re both… read more >>
Star
** Star and Candy found their forever home with lovely people! ** We rescued Star and Candy from Hamilton Animal Control. Star and Candy were surrendered to animal control when their owner moved. They are sweet and affectionate kitties, and they are quite bonded to each other. We don’t know for certain, but we are pretty sure that Candy is Star’s mom. While at the shelter, Candy had to have an emergency spay surgery when she developed pyometra . She came through the surgery well and is feeling much better now. We had Star spayed, and now that they’re both… read more >>
Noelle
* Noelle found her forever home with lovely people! Yay! * We rescued Noelle from Hamilton Animal Control. Noelle came into HAC as a stray. She’s a sweet and active girl, and so pretty! Noelle had a visit to the vet to be spayed, and all went well. She’s now settled in at her foster home and ready to be adopted! In early March, Noelle’s foster mom noticed that she wasn’t eating and didn’t seem to be herself. She took Noelle to the vet and by the time they got to the clinic, Noelle was drooling and lethargic. The clinic… read more >>
