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Coyotes in the City

In recent years coyote sightings have increased throughout the urban areas in South Western Ontario. Here at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control, we've received our fair share of coyote related calls in our 31 years in business.  Coyotes are often misunderstood and their presence can cause residents considerable distress and concern. That’s why we’ve compiled these answers to common coyote questions in an effort to boost understanding and help us better coexist.

Foster Myths Busted

Have you ever wondered about fostering an animal? Maybe you'd like to have your own pet one day, but your current situation does not allow you to adopt one on a permanent basis.

Those who have experienced fostering an animal know that it's a highly rewarding experience for both the animal and the individual caring for them.

During the pandemic, we've made our best efforts to place as many animals as the number of available foster parents in our program, in order to give them the one-on-one love and care they deserve. Our existing foster parents regularly let us know that caring for an animal helps them relieve their own stress and anxiety. 

We want to take this opportunity to demystify some of the misconceptions about becoming a foster parent with our humane society that may be holding you back from taking the next step.

After you read this blog, please re-share it on your own social media to help us spread the word about this life changing program and help us recruit even more foster volunteers. 

Community Veterinary Outreach Clinics

Earlier this week we announced the receipt of a $30,000 PetSmart Charities of Canada Grant to help homeless or vulnerably housed pet owners in KW and in the surrounding areas through ongoing Community Veterinary Outreach (CVO) clinics. Our news received a lot of media attention and we’d like to take this opportunity to tell you a bit more about how we plan to use this money.

A Year in Review ...and what a year 2020 has been!

Common Pet Poisons – Chocolate Holidays

The passage of time in any veterinary clinic can be can be measured by seasons of risk and prevention. For example, small animal veterinarians prepare for many seasons including springtime parasites and autumn allergies. Shelter veterinarians prepare for arrival of kitten season in late winter, a time of both cuteness and worry. Holidays are celebrated with food and inevitably result in calls to veterinary clinics from worried owners. “My dog just ate chocolate” is a common concern at this time of year.

Anisa's Foster Story

We are back to highlight another one of our amazing foster care volunteers - Anisa and her family!
Did you know fostering is something you can do with your family? We are always in need of more open doors and helping hands to join our foster care team!

Lisa's Foster Story

We are so appreciative of our foster care volunteers! Today, we are highlighting Lisa's experience as a foster care parent for animals in need!
Be sure to join our Foster Volunteer team like Lisa and make a difference for the animals waiting for their forever homes.

Thank you to our Partners!

We wanted to take a moment to thank all of those partners that have stood by us during the past year and showed their unwavering support. When we had to cancel events and programs because of COVID, our partners maintained their commitment to us and the animals that we care for.

Safe Toys for Pets

Keeping your pets safe this holiday season also means being careful when buying their toys.

Thank You Thursday

The team at the Humane Society is overjoyed by the amount of support we have received this past Giving Tuesday. With your help and Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control’s support, we managed to raise over $11,000.00 for the animals in our care - during such a difficult time.

Diabetes Awareness for pet owners

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we'd like to share a special guest article from our very own Dr. Sarah Thompson.

Is your cat spayed/neutered?

Hi there. It’s pretty crowded in this cardboard box. My brothers and sisters have been meowing in the backseat of our owner’s car for hours. We’ve been calling for our mom to feed us, but she’s not here. All morning our owner has been making frequent stops to talk to friends and family in hopes of getting us adopted. No luck so far.

Debbie's Foster Story

National Shelter Appreciation Week

It's National Shelter Appreciation Week and we have a special guest blog post for you from our Executive Director, Kathrin Delutis to tell you about everything Your Humane Society has to offer.

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is a great time to put a festive spin on the things we do all year long with our pets. While our animals may not know what Halloween is, it’s always fun to include them in our traditions. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday with your furry friend, that are not affected by COVID-19 restrictions. Here are five simple ideas to make sure both you and your pet have a great, and most importantly, safe Halloween together.

Compassion Fatigue

As you probably already know, October is Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Month, but you may not be aware of just how challenging this line of work can be. Our own RVT, Stacy Murphy, would like to share an important message about compassion fatigue and burnout, especially during these uncertain times. 

Feral cats

Happy RVT month and a very happy Feral Cat Day from me, Marissa! I’m one of the RVTs at the KWSP Humane Society. Feral cats are brought in to our Humane Society on a regular basis. These cats’ needs differ from friendly and socialized kittens we place out for adoption.

Gratitude - what we are thankful for.

This year, in particular, we’ve all been through our fair share of challenges. COVID-19 has impacted every single one of us in one way or another. Frustration and uncertainty are on everyone’s mind. Yet, despite all of these challenges, we must recognize that we still have a lot to be thankful for. Gratitude is what will get us through these challenging times! 

Humane Mouse Solutions for the Fall

Our friends at Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control provide tips on effectively and humanely eliminating the root cause of mice infestations in your home.

Community comes together to rescue a cat

This week I’d like to share a feel-good story, about a cat that was rescued from a tree in Kitchener with the help of some local animal welfare advocates.

Separation Anxiety in Dogs

It’s been exactly six months today since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Since then we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home, which also means more time spent with our furry companions. But now that kids are going back to school and parents are returning to work, your dog is going through a transition as well and they most likely will not like it!