Since 1881, our organization has been protecting and caring for animals across the Niagara Peninsula. Originally formed as the Lincoln County Humane Society on March 9, 1927, we have helped and saved countless animals over those 96 years. Finally, in our 97th year, we are changing our name.
Humane Society of Greater Niagara, formerly known as The Lincoln County Humane Society, is a non-profit, community-based animal protection organization and a registered charity and has been a safe refuge by re-homing and protecting animals since its inception in 1881. While our passion for animals and concern for their wellbeing haven’t changed, our location has a few times over the years and most recently, so has our name. As we now serve many areas in the Niagara Region including St. Catharines, Thorold, Grimsby, Niagara on the Lake & Fort Erie, it only made sense to get with the times and change our name! Our mission to be leaders in animal welfare and to maintain a community where animals are valued and nurtured by an enlightened and compassionate society is always at the forefront of everything we do.