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Dash & Splash
KW's best doggy pool party - DASH & SPLASH! Sunday, September 7th, 2025. Kiwanis Park.
ViewOasis 50/50 Raffle
Your chance to win a two (2) Oasis Exhibition Fan Packages to the SOLD OUT Toronto concert on Sunday, August 25th at Rogers Stadium!
ViewPaws on Pavement
Paws on Pavement is more than just an event, it's a movement to support the Better Together Capital Campaign, benefiting the people and pets in our community.
ViewThe Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth - Coyote Denning Season
Spring is an active time for many animals, including coyotes. Here are some tips to keep your pet safe during coyote denning season.
ViewKitten Season is Here!
As the weather warms, shelters across the country prepare for a familiar and heart-melting challenge: kitten season. From early spring through late fall, thousands of kittens are born, and many find themselves in shelters or in need of urgent care. At the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth (HSKWSP), we’re already feeling the effects. Erika, officially kicked off 2025 Kitten Season at the HSKWSP!
ViewCareers
Find a list of our current job openings at the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
ViewHopscotch’s Journey: A Story of Resilience, Hope, and Community
Hopscotch arrived at the HSKWSP with a severe leg injury. Thanks to our wonderful veterinary team, a specialty surgeon, and you, our community Hopscotch was able to save her leg.
ViewDonate to the Humane Society
Your one-time, monthly, or memorial donation supports the programs and services of the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.
ViewHumane Society Programs
From pet adoption to animal welfare education, explore the impactful programs offered at the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.
ViewFebruary is Dental Health Month: Protect Your Pets Smile
The month of February is Dental Health Awareness Month. We want to remind pet owners about the importance of pet dental care to prevent pain, infection, and costly health issues later on.
ViewBetter Together Capital Campaign - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth
Better Together Capital Campaign
ViewPastry Path - Bake for the Animals
Follow the Pastry Path for tasty treats in support of the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
ViewPet Services
From pet adoption and affordable pet food access to emergency boarding and more, the Humane Society is devoted to nurturing animal welfare and care throughout the Waterloo Region.
ViewDog Training - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Highlighting dog training services at The Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth Humane Society
ViewSummer Camp
Join us for our award winning summer camp program at the Humane Society, where we enjoy active and animal-themed packed days!
ViewBetter Together Capital Campaign Donors - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth
A page recognizing the generosity of community partners supporting the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.
ViewHours & Locations - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
The Humane Society operates two animal centres in Southern Ontario - one in Kitchener and one in Stratford. Both centres are open to the public.
ViewFound a Pet
Found a Pet? Here are the next steps you should take to reunite them with their family.
ViewHope For The Holidays
Fundraising page for the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth's Hope for the Holidays campaign.
ViewPet Pantry Program - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Owners experiencing financial hardship can access our Pet Pantry Program as a temporary means to ensure they can remain together with their pets.
ViewPelee Island Winery - Pet Pics - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth
Order a bottle of wine with a custom label featuring your pet!
View2025 Calendar Contest - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Get your 2025 calendar today!
ViewPaws for Parents - A Morning Off - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Hey parents! Need a little 'paws'? We've got you covered! Leave the kids with us and give yourself a much-needed break- get out and do some holiday shopping, go for brunch, or just enjoy a kid-free morning at home.
ViewMicrochip Services - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
The Humane Society offers microchipping services through our monthly rabies & microchip clinic, as well as weekly microchipping appointments.
ViewSchool Visit
The following is information that might help you prepare for our visit, and share information to homes in regards to donations and possible allergies. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
ViewRabies & Microchip Clinics - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
The Humane Society offers monthly low-cost rabies vaccination and microchip clinics at each of our centres.
ViewKeep your pets safe during fireworks display
As we gear up for the long weekend celebrations, it’s important to keep in mind how the sounds, sights and smells of fireworks impact our pets!
ViewNo Hot Pets
Pets can suffer harmful and even life-threatening effects in a short time inside a hot vehicle.
ViewAdoption Process
Ready to adopt a pet? Learn more about the pet adoption process at the Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth Humane Society.
ViewHow Local Wildlife Handle Snowy, Winter Weather
Every animal has their own routine and habits to hide from the cold and find food during the winter. While many of these routines are similar, each species has adapted unique survival skills that set them aside from the rest.
ViewFebruary Is The Month Of Love For Humans And Wildlife Alike!
February is the month of love, and for wildlife lovers, it is the perfect time to sit down with a warm cup of coffee and learn about the love lives of the furry and feathered friends in their backyard. Mating patterns and behaviours look different for every species of wildlife.
ViewProtecting Wildlife from traffic
As you tend to your garden this spring, you may have already spotted the wildlife that have awoken from their cold and long winter slumbers.
ViewKeep your pets safe from ticks this season
With warmer weather, the tick season is upon us! And if you haven’t already, you may start finding these eight-legged insects on your pet.
ViewPet Loss Support - Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth Humane Society
Resource page for pet loss support
ViewVolunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. We have many volunteer roles available in Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth.
ViewVets in Training - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Register your child for our award winning Vets in Training program!
ViewNail Trimming Clinics - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Bring your pet in to have their nails trimmed!
ViewVet Services
The Humane Society’s goal is to offer accessible vet services for our community, regardless of income or housing. Services include spay-neuters, rabies vaccines, microchipping, and more.
ViewMarch Break Camp
Join us for our award winning March Break camp program at the Humane Society, where we enjoy active and animal-themed packed days!
ViewResources for Reptile Owners
Learn more about properly caring for your reptile and how to stimulate and enrich their life!
ViewResources for Small Animal Owners
Learn more about properly caring for your small animal and how to stimulate and enrich your pet's life through toys, tricks and other fun ideas!
ViewResources for Cat Owners
Learn more about properly caring for your cat and how to stimulate and enrich your cat's life through toys, tricks and other fun ideas!
ViewResources for Dog Owners
Access resources from the Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth Humane Society that will help you provide the best care for your dog.
ViewGeneral Resources
Browse through our comprehensive collection of resources for pet owners.
ViewAdoption Process
Ready to adopt a pet? Learn more about the pet adoption process at the Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth Humane Society.
ViewCremation Services
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth partners with Gateway Pet Memorial to offer communal and private cremation services, urns and paw prints.
ViewBake for the Animals
Join us for this year's Bake for the Animals fundraiser and Bake a Difference for Animals in need at the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth!
ViewSpay Neuter Clinic - Post Op Instructions
Spay Neuter Clinic - Post Op Instructions | The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
ViewCity of Kitchener Licensing
Residents of the City of Kitchener can purchase their dog license tag online through our website.
ViewWho We Are
Every year, The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth helps thousands of pets to find - and stay with - loving families.
ViewHome
Explore pet adoption opportunities, educational programming, and support events that nurture animal welfare and care in the Waterloo Region.
ViewFound Pets in Our Care
This page lists found pets that have recently come into our care. Please contact us if you see your pet here.
ViewChocolate Paws Orders from Stratford
Order your chocolate paws for pickup at our Stratford Perth Animal Centre.
ViewChocolate Paws Orders from Kitchener
Order your chocolate paws for pickup at our Kitchener Waterloo Animal Centre.
ViewLost Pet Prevention Tips
The following are a number of lost pet prevention tips should your pet ever go missing.
ViewLost a Pet
Lost a pet? Here are some helpful tips to reunite you with your furry or feathered loved one.
ViewBehaviour & Training
The Humane Society is committed to providing behaviour and training resources to help keep people and pets together and avoid pet relinquishment.
ViewEmergency Boarding Program
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is proud to offer an Emergency Boarding Program in partnership with various social agencies and emergency services in Waterloo Region and Perth County.
ViewMunicipal Animal Services - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
The Humane Society is contracted by a number of cities and municipalities to provide animal by-law, animal control and sheltering services.
ViewAnimal Services After Hours
The Humane Society provides a limited number of services for animal control after hours.
ViewOur History
The history of humane societies date back to the late 1800's when community members came together to protect children and animals.
ViewPets Being Re-homed - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
View local pets who are being rehomed by their current families. We offer this service to members of our communities who are looking to directly place their pets in new homes, without needing to bring them into one of our shelters.
ViewBarn Buddy Program
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth’s Barn Buddy Program is designed to match cat lovers who own heated structures, such as a barn or workshop, with a cat that prefers to live in an indoor/outdoor setting.
ViewRoyal Canin Shelter Food Program
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth is a proud partner of the Royal Canin Shelter Food Program which provides benefits for both the animals and our centres.
ViewBirthday Parties - The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
Host your child's birthday party at the Humane Society.
ViewPreparing for the Loss of a Pet
Preparing for an impending loss is one of the most difficult, challenging and emotional situations a pet owner may face over the lifetime of a beloved companion. People may feel guilt, fear, anger, anxiety, sadness and embarrassment, among other feelings when they're facing death and preparing to say goodbye.
ViewCoping with the Loss of a Pet
Our pets are our friends, family members and companions. The bond between a person and their pet is a special one. The loss of a family pet may result in a variety of emotions: denial, guilt, anger, sadness, shock, pain and other feelings. Learning how to deal with emotions is important in order to move forward following the death of a pet. It is important to remember that people respond differently to the loss of a pet. You may not experience any of these emotions.
ViewPet Compassion Care Line - 24/7 Grief Support
You don’t have to face this alone. Losing a pet is one of the most difficult things a person can experience. Whether it is sudden or anticipated, the loss of a pet is a highly emotional time. We are proud to offer the Pet Compassion Careline, exclusive to our customers and their pet parents. Available in English, Spanish and French, pet parents and their families will have access to experienced, professional, and confidential counsellors. Our Pet Compassion Careline is staffed 24/7 exclusively by Master’s and Ph.D. level clinicians with at least 5 years’ experience in the counselling field. When you contact the Pet Compassion Careline, your call is immediately answered by a Careline grief counsellor. We are continuing to provide the best in pet aftercare and pet grief support.
ViewGrief Support
Losing a pet is one of the most difficult things a person can experience. Whether the loss of a pet is sudden, or something you’ve anticipated for weeks or months, it is a highly emotional time. Each person experiences grief differently – understanding what to expect during this time may be helpful for you. We’ve talked to pet parents about their experience with pet aftercare and the loss of a pet, and have developed the following guides to address some common questions and feelings.
ViewSurrender a Pet
Each year we help to find thousands of homes for pets in need. If circumstances require you to surrender your pet, our team will arrange for an appointment for you to bring your pet into one of our centres.
ViewOrganizational Policies
Organizational policies of the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth
ViewAnimal Cruelty
Animal cruelty investigations now fall under Provincial Animal Welfare Services, a branch of the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
ViewKeep Your Pets Safe This Winter
As we hit extreme cold temperatures, make sure you have everything you need to keep your pet warm, cozy and safe from the cold. It’s critical to understand the risks of freezing temperatures and how it can harm your pet.
ViewHow To Prevent Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is a serious condition that affects animals, particularly dogs and cats. The disease is caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria Immitis, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and is most prevalent in warm and humid climates.
ViewHow Urban Wildlife Survive Winter
As many of us bring our cozy sweaters out from the closet and put away the patio furniture, the wildlife in our community are preparing for the cold winter months as well. The coldest months of the year require a lot of planning for many different species and each one has their own habits that help them survive winter. By learning more about local wildlife, we can coexist peacefully through the frigid winter weather.
ViewProtecting Local Wildlife This Halloween
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year for communities to come together and enjoy each other’s company. While this season is enjoyed by movie lovers and trick-o-treaters alike, wildlife are not always as fond.
ViewKeep your pets safe this Holiday Season
As we head into the holiday season, it’s important to remember not all food and décor, including indoor plants in your house, is safe for your pets. Here are a few common holiday pet hazards one should know about.
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