About RDHS
Overview
The Revelstoke District Humane Society (RDHS) is a registered, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the welfare of animals through programs and services in sheltering, education and protection in the city of Revelstoke. Operating costs are supported by adoption fees, grants, donations, and various community fundraising activities and events.
RDHS exists in partnership with the Animal Control bylaw division of the City of Revelstoke which owns the shelter on Tenth Street. Animal Control is responsible for impounding dogs and reuniting them with their owner. Dogs that cannot be reunited are released into the RDHS adoption program. RDHS then, is responsible for sheltering/reuniting lost cats and overseeing the adoption program for abandoned cats and dogs in our care.
All animals entering the RDHS adoption program are brought to the Revelstoke Veterinary Clinic for a health check and spayed/neutered, dewormed, defleaed, vaccinated, and microchipped where necessary. Our priority is to find homes that are best suited to the temperament of the animal. When funding and needs align, RDHS helps subsidize the spaying and neutering of pets in the Revelstoke community (click here to learn more).
RDHS
250-837-8578
- Report a lost cat
- Claim an impounded cat
- Adoption Program
- Volunteer inquiries
- Fundraising events/questions
- Community partnerships
- Corporate donor program
Animal Cruelty &
Wildlife Support Line
855-622-77229 a.m. to 6 p.m.
7 days a week
Mission & Objectives
- To educate the general public on appropriate and proper care of animals.
- To promote and encourage the spaying and neutering of companion animals.
- To report cruelty and neglect of animals to the RCMP and/or SPCA.
- To initiate emergency rescue when necessary and assist the RCMP when requested.
- To provide care for needy animals by providing foster homes and by establishing and operating an animal shelter.
- To accept donations, grants, contributions, and gifts of any kind and nature whatsoever, whether by way of bequest, demise, gift, contributions or otherwise.
- To apply such donations, grants, contributions and gifts in a manner consistent with the purposes of the society.
- To apply for all lawful and necessary grants in aid of the purposes of the society.
- To cooperate with, and provide assistance to, other organizations, whether incorporated or not, which have objectives similar in whole or in part to the purposes of the society.
- To collaborate with other organizations including government agencies, industries, non government organizations, and research bodies to further the objectives of the society.
Partners in Excellence
The services provided by the Revelstoke Humane Society would not be possible without the passionate support of our animal loving residents, dedicated volunteers, local business partners, and grants from our local and regional partners. Together, your services, donations, sponsorship, and participation in our events is key to the protection of animal welfare in our community.
