OUR MISSION
The family behind Happy Days Sanctuary has spent a lifetime caring and nurturing for a variety of animals but was not until 2018 was the decision made to make it a more lifetime priority commitment. Residents , initially being cats and dogs within the local area but as news spread fast throughout the animal rescue network it was evident that Happy Days was needed on a much larger scale Nationally. Happy Days began accepting animal in dire straits from other provinces, especially in Alberta.
Happy Days works very closely with a variety of other rescue and sanctuary facilities to ensure every possible chance is given to every deserving animal.
Happy Days Sanctuary is located on 35 acres of rural land with one main building acting as the main shelter for our residents. The goal is to continue expanding the sanctuary with additional shelters and buildings as the need for animal rescue has never been so significantly important.
Happy Days Sanctuary has been fully funded by the founding family owners but as we continue accepting abused and neglected animals the need to raise funds through donations, sponsorships, adoptions, community awareness events etc.
When the founder sold her business she re-located to the Niagara Region, where she became involved in the TNR (trap, neuter, release) program. It was realized that there was a need to address the feral cats that had no caretakers to help them, either with food or housing, and the homeless strays that needed to be rehabilitated so that they could hopefully be adopted. After moving to a 35 acre rural property a building, which is approx. 220 sq. ft., with an outdoor screened run was erected to house the cats.
Most of the rescues are feral cats but some are lost or abandoned strays. Some of the ferals can be socialized, whereas the rest will remain with Happy Days as their ‘Forever Home’. The stray or abandoned cats receive medical care and are re-socialized so that we can find them a new loving home.
WHAT WE DO
We work with other rescues, shelters and the general public, through reputation and word of mouth. The rescued resident animals usually start out quite scared and in pretty rough shape, having lived on the streets or in horrific environments for a period of time. We initially place the animals in quarantine to be assessed and where they are taken care of medically. After a period of time, they are released into the general population and the socialization is begun. Some animals may hide for months, only coming out when there are no humans around. There is no time limit, if an animal never becomes able to be adopted, he or she will always have a home at Happy Days. We try to enlist volunteers to help with socializing, cleaning, fostering or transporting animals to vet visits or adopt-a-thons.
FINDING THAT FOREVER HOME
Regularly our dog and cat rescues are a result of being lost/abandoned and never find their owners or they were born outside. Happy Days provides a temporary home for all sizes and ages of dogs and cats until they are chosen by you or someone who wants a special friend in their lives. All the dogs and cats in our Adoption section, are ready to go to loving homes. They are healthy and have been socialized.
DONATE TODAY
If you would like to donate directly to Happy Days Sanctuary, to save service fees, you can e-transfer us at info@hdsanctuary.org
You can also reach us at
(905)382-7080
Happy Days Sanctuary is a registered charity designed to rescue and protect homeless, domestic and farm animals in the Niagara region and surrounding areas. Charitable Registration No. 72314 6718 RR0001
IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT
With your help we can reduce the amount of homeless animals on the street and get them the greatly needed medical care they deserve.
WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
We would like to increase the size of the facility to be able to accommodate more animals who require help. There are a variety of neglected and/or abused animals needing assistance.
The family behind Happy Days Sanctuary has spent a lifetime caring and nurturing for a variety of animals but was not until 2018 was the decision made to make it a more lifetime priority commitment. Residents , initially being cats and dogs within the local area but as news spread fast throughout the animal rescue network it was evident that Happy Days was needed on a much larger scale Nationally. Happy Days began accepting animal in dire straits from other provinces, especially in Alberta. Happy Days works very closely with a variety of other rescue and sanctuary facilities to ensure every possible chance is given to every deserving animal.