Pups & Pours
Join Ladybird for a fun, free afternoon of community and camaraderie at Dillon’s Small Batch Distillery. Bring you pups (leashed) and come enjoy fresh gin cocktails (non-alcoholic options available), live jazz from Nosey Neighbour, local vendor market and food truck; all in support of helping raise funds for the animal rescues of Ladybird! HAPPENINGS AND VENDORS Plant No. 01 Sustainable Vegan Eats Plant No. 01 is a small batch, plant based kitchen located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, producing hearty and delicious meals using sustainable practices. plantno01.ca Red Door Cucina Mmmm… Pizza Italian cuisine made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We lovingly make… read more >>
Burlington VegFest
Ladybird will be tabling at this amazing event in its second year! Come out for some fun and say hey! Promoting awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits of a vegan lifestyle WE ARE BURLINGTON VEGFEST, a small, local, volunteer-led committee of vegans who are excited to bring the VegFest movement to Burlington! This event welcomes any and all – from the plant-based-curious to the long-term committed vegans – to join us for a day celebrating a way of living that is centered on compassion, health and sustainability, all while supporting local businesses, organizations, and other causes. MORE INFORMATION… read more >>
Dog Day at Grain & Grit
Bring your pooch to Grain & Grit and browse our parking lot full of doggy vendors with a beer in hand. Red Door Pizza will be serving pies all day! A portion of the proceeds from our Dog Day Bash will be donated to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary, in support of their work helping abandoned, abused and neglected animals in our community. Dog Day is free and everyone is welcome! IMPORTANT: Please be a responsible dog owner when you visit the brewery with your pup! We expect that you keep your dog on leash and close to you at all times… read more >>
Karaoke Night
A fun night of Karaoke and craft beer for a great cause! 100,000+ songs! Proceeds will go to helping Ladybird’s rescue animals. Door prizes! Karaoke provided by M.D. Karaoke. $20 admission. 19+.
Plantables Fundraiser
Spring is a great time to work on your home garden project… and with Plantables, you can start planning now, while also helping Ladybird help animals in need! You’ll be able to order your plants online from the safety of home and have them shipped directly to your door. A part of the proceeds from your order will be donated to Ladybird when you visit our fundraising page (click here). Who are Plantables? Plantables are an exciting new startup based in Forest, Ontario that grow healthy, hardy and happy fruit and vegetable plants and ship them to arrive at your… read more >>
Dog Day at Grain & Grit
Our awesome friends at Grain & Grit Beer Co. in Hamilton will host their annual event in support of the animals of Ladybird! You and your pup are invited to join for Dog Day Bash at Grain & Grit Beer Co. on Sunday, May 28th from 12-6pm! Bring your pooch and browse the open air patio market full of doggy vendors with a beer in hand. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. More details soon…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Ladybird Membership for Mom Sign up for a monthly donor membership in honour of your mother. Learn more… Ladybird Merchandise Shirts and totes with cute graphic prints of some of Ladybird’s past rescues! Shop online now… Ladybird Lottery tickets for Mom Purchase a lottery ticket in your mom’s name for her chance to win the big jackpot! Winner will be announced on Friday, May 19th. Shop for tickets now… Vegetable Plants for Mom’s Garden Ladybird’s Plantables fundraiser returns! Order wonderful vegetable plants online, delivered directly to mom! Part of the proceeds will be donated to helping Ladybird’s rescue animals. Shop… read more >>
Dog Wash Fundraiser
Come out to Pet Valu (1550 Upper James Street, Hamilton ON) and pamper your pup on Sunday, April 30th, 10am to 3pm. All the proceeds will benefit the animals of Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. Wash per dog – $20.00 *No appointments necessary. First come, first served. Registration will close at 2:15pm. For everyone’s safety, please be sure your dog is leashed. LOCATION
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada’s premier running event and the grand finale of the Canada Running Series. Since 2017, the race has served as the Athletics Canada National Marathon Championships and has doubled as the Olympic Trials. During the 2022 hybrid event, participants raised $2.75 million for 150 charities through the TCS Charity Challenge. With innovation and organization as our guiding principles, we stage great experiences for runners of all levels, from Canadian Olympians to recreational and charity runners. Our mission is “building community through the sport of running” and we are committed to making sport part of… read more >>
Furry Fiesta Fundraiser
Join us for a fun-filled online event that will not only allow you to showcase your pets unique personality and adorable costumes but also help us raise awareness and support for a Ladybird Animal Sanctuary. Our event will feature engaging guest speakers who will provide insights into the work of the charity and share fun stories about their careers. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the charity, ask questions, and engage in an open dialogue with the speakers. REGISTER But thats not all! Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets and show off their animals costumes for… read more >>
Keller Williams Charity Fur Ball
Come on down to 1044 Cannon St E in Hamilton with your friends, family and well-socialized pets between 3 and 7pm. Enter your pet in the pet costume contest, enter the raffle, meet some local animal service providers and so much more! Keller Williams Complete Realty is excited to announce a special guest appearance from the Hamilton Police Services Mounted Patrol Unit – make sure to stop by and meet the horses! We can’t wait to see you there! EVENT PAGE
Better Than Bouquets Findraiser
Better Than Bouquets has some beautiful creations for sale and 40% will be donated to Ladybird! We think it’s the perfect gift, or even better, keep it for yourself! Go check out the Instagram page to see which planters are tagged Ladybird. Thank you Sara for using your talent to help animals in need.
Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Tuesday is the day that we lend extra love and support to the charitable causes that mean the most to us. We pause to think of those less fortunate and lend a warm thought, a shout out, or send over a donation to help make things easier for someone in need (animals, humans, planets…). We encourage you to give what you can and help shine a light in a dark place. To donate to Ladybird’s animal rescue efforts, click here. FREE VIRTUAL CONCERT In caes you missed it, Ladybird founders Melissa McClelland, Janine Stoll and Lisa Winn performed a… read more >>
Ladybird Soiree 2022
PERFORMANCES BY KATHLEEN EDWARDS | WHITEHORSE | NOSEY NEIGHBOUR FEATURING GOURMET VEGAN FARE | COMPLIMENTARY WINE AND BEER | MERCHANDISE TABLE Ladybird Soiree 2022 takes place on Friday, November 25th at 7:00pm at Shawn & Ed Brewing Company in Dundas ON, and will feature intimate performances by JUNO award-winning duo Whitehorse, Kathleen Edwards and modern jazz ensemble Nosey Neighbour. The event will feature delicious vegan nibbles, complimentary local craft beer by Shed Brewing and local wine by Flat Rock Cellars. More details to come! TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT *2020 Soiree (postponed due to COVID) ticket holders who opted for… read more >>
Dog Day Holiday Market
Once again, Ladybird teams up with our friends at Grain & Grit Beer Co. for a fun, pup-friendly fundraising event. Join us on November 6th, 2022, 12-6pm for craft beer, holiday market organized by Side Hustle Events, Food pop-up with No Bones Kitchen, and our very, very popular Pet Pics with Father Christmas sessions. PET PHOTO SESSIONS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS Due to high demand and capacity limits, we’ll be pre-booking photo sessions with Father Christmas. Pets in photos only, please. Be sure to avail yourself and furry pal(s) for the hour that you’re booked for, though the shoot itself should… read more >>
Help Build The Farm: Virtual Concert 2021
Thanks to all who celebrated Giving Tuesday 2021 with Ladybird! Our second annual fundraising concert for our ‘Help Build the Farm’ capital campaign, is a wrap! Streamed Live on November 2021 Hosted by The Ladybirds Featuring Performances by: Ways to Give One-time donation Become a Monthly Donor Member Buy Ladybird 50/50 Lottery Tickets Donate as a gift in honour of a loved one Proud Presenting Sponsor Ladybird’s Vision LEARN MORE SUPPORT THIS How to Enjoy the Show
Ladybird Halloween Photo Contest 2021
Wow! So many cute and spooky entries to Ladybird’s Halloween Photo Contest! Thank to all who posted pics of their sweet companions. The people have spoken and we’re happy to announce our winners! We’d also like to congratulate the winner of our voter raffle: Kathy R.! 2021 Entrants Gallery
Fall Merch Sale!
Ladybird is clearing the way for new stock! Get 40% off limited existing stock when you shop our Etsy storefront between now and December 1st, 2021. Find totes, t-shirts, onesies and face masks, all featuring images of our rescue animals. USE ETSY PROMO CODE LASFALL2021 All discounted clearance sales final. Please be sure to check sizing charts for accurate sizing. All proceeds will help Ladybird help rescue animals in need. Thank you for your support! SHOP NOW
CANCELLED – Pet Pics with Father Christmas 2020 & 2021
November 4, 2021 – UPDATE Hey friends! We’ve been getting alot of folks asking if we’ll be doing a Pet Pics with father Christmas event for 2021. We’ve decided to put a pause on any in-person events for 2021. We look forward to planning something special for 2022 and hope to see you all there! The Ladybirds In the interest of public safety due to COVID-19, Ladybird has decided to cancel Pet Pics with Father Christmas, 2020. We hope to bring the event back again once it’s safe to gather. Thanks to everyone who has participated in previous years! November… read more >>
Great Canadian Giving Challenge 2021
Donate to Ladybird Animal Sanctuary via CanadaHelps.org this June and automatically give us a chance to WIN $20,000 during the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. As charities continue to support our most vulnerable community members affected by COVID-19, food banks, mental health crisis lines, homeless shelters, and other frontline charities need urgent support. Plus, the cancelation of in-person fundraising events and activities are putting some charities such as art galleries, festivals, and others at risk of permanently closing their doors. Now more than ever, your favourite charity needs your support. DONATE HERE
