Volunteer with NHS
Walk dogs, socialise cats, drive transport runs, foster a litter, or help at events. Whatever you can give, we have a role for you.
Volunteer roles Cobourg, Ontario · Since 1966
Find your new best friend.
Northumberland Humane Society has been pairing animals with people who love them for almost 60 years. Your future companion may be waiting on the other side of this page.
- Adoption hours Tue–Sat · 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Found a pet? Start here →
60th Anniversary Campaign
The home for the next 60 years.
Help us renew the shelter, expand Pet Aid, and prepare to serve another generation of Northumberland families and animals.
Available now
See everyone → Animals looking for homes today
Available Biscuit
A windswept shepherd-mix who lights up around long walks and long beaches.
Meet Biscuit
Available Pepper
A bright-eyed tabby who picks her people and sticks with them.
Meet Pepper
Available Mango
A pocket-sized goofball who plays fetch with bottle caps.
Meet Mango
Foster-to-adopt Juno
A clever girl looking for a job and a couch in equal measure.
Meet JunoLive availability is powered by PetPoint. New friends arrive weekly.
Why NHS matters
A small shelter doing big work.
Independent. Community-funded. Caring for every animal that comes through our doors — and the families who love them.
- 60 Years serving Northumberland County
- 1,200+ Animals placed each year
- 94% Of donations go directly to animal care
- 300+ Active volunteers and fosters
What we do
All programs → Programs & Services
Adoption & rehoming
Every animal in our care is matched to a home that fits — with veterinary, behaviour, and follow-up support included.
Learn more →Reuniting lost pets
We partner with municipal animal services to bring lost pets home, fast.
Learn more →Pet Aid for families
Food banks, low-cost vet vouchers, and crisis-care fostering keep families together when life gets hard.
Learn more →Community & education
Classroom visits, humane education, and outreach across Cobourg, Port Hope, and Northumberland County.
Learn more →The NHS Thrift Store
Every purchase and every donated item directly funds animal care. Stop in, drop off, or volunteer at the store.
Visit the store