Friends of the Animal Shelter

Friends of the Animal Shelter is a group of local citizens committed to ensuring the animal shelters are maintained and necessary improvements are made for the benefit of the animals.​

Our Mission - To create a space that enables optimal care for the animals served.

Our Vision - All domestic animals deserve a quality environment while they await adoption to their fur-ever home. 


Donate Today

Help us continue to support our vulnerable animal friends by maintaining a better community and a better world. 

Four ways to donate:

  1. Mail your donation to:
    Municipality of Chatham-Kent
    315 King Street West
    PO Box 640
    Chatham, ON  N7M 5K8

  2. Drop off your donation at any Municipal Office.

  3. Call 519-360-1998 and make a donation over the phone using your Visa or MasterCard.

  4. Donate through Canada Helps - Use dropdown on right and choose "Friends of the Animal Shelter" https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/municipality-of-chatham-kent/?mprompt=1

Birthday/wedding/holiday gift - an acknowledgement will be mailed to the recipient, and you will receive a tax receipt.

Memorial donation - an acknowledgement will be mailed to the family of the loved one, and you will receive a tax receipt.

For more information email animalshelterfriends@chatham-kent.ca.
Charitable donation tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more.