How Urban Wildlife Beat The Heat

Even on the hottest days, wild animals will need to venture out for food and water. Luckily there are many ways we can help wildlife stay cool and use as little energy as possible on those hot summer days.

Take Pre-emptive Measures to Protect Property From Wildlife

With limited wild spaces left, we must learn to coexist with our wild neighbours and prevent conflict through education and pre-emptive measures.

Is It Too Hot To Walk Your Dog?

A warm summer day may seem like the perfect time to go for a walk or a bike ride with your pet. However, before you step out, you may want to keep an eye on the temperature!

Young Wildlife Growing Up In The Kitchener Waterloo Region

As we start spending our days outside in the sun, the young wildlife in our community that were born throughout the spring season are at their most active, enjoying the abundance of food and shelter the summer months provide, and exploring the world around them for the first time

Reptiles make wonderful pets!

So you want a reptile. That’s fantastic! Reptiles make wonderful pets. However, there are some things you need to ask yourself first.

Welcoming Our New Board Chair

In the last two years, we have had many challenges, but 2021 was strong in the midst of continued uncertainty.

Is It Strange For Raccoons To Be Out During The Day?

Raccoons are nocturnal creatures, which is why many residents in the Kitchener Waterloo region are concerned when they see them out and about during the day.

How Do Pet Microchips Work?

Around 10 million pets go missing in North America every year. Having your pet microchipped greatly increases the likelihood of you being reunited with your pet.

Happy Adopt A Cat month!

In honour of our feline friends, let’s discuss some cat behaviours and ways in which we can optimize our homes to enhance their lives and prevent unwanted behaviours

Bring Them Home: A New Initiative for Lost and Found Pets

A reported ten million pets go missing each year in North America. Many of who never make it back home to their owners.

Keep your furry friends safe and healthy: Access our low-cost Rabies and microchip clinic

Our goal is to establish a strong foundation to keep furry and human family members together. And one of the many ways we are doing so is by offering low-cost Rabies and microchip clinics every month.

Importance of medical fosters to our Humane Society

When Nan heard about Jayce, she knew she had the home that could provide her with the love and medical care he required to heal.

What's in a CEO?

Kathrin embodies a leadership style that is disciplined, thorough and goal-oriented while infusing care and understanding across her team.

Why should you foster?

Here at the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth, we believe fostering helps provide our animals with a safe and loving place to stay before they move to their forever home.

Rabbits Are Not For Everybunny

So, you are considering adopting a rabbit but don’t know how or where to start? How can you differentiate between what is accurate and what is a misconception?

Why should you volunteer?

Volunteers are the backbone of any organization

Happy National Volunteer Week

The work our volunteers do has proven that one person can make a significant difference. 

Celebrating our Animal Services Officers

Brittany Hennessey, an Animal Services Officer, says she is prepared for whatever it takes to be the voice of the animals.

Thank You For All You Do

Thank you for everything you do for the animals and The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth.

Thank You To Our Animal Services Officer

Paws For Laughs Is Back!

If you’re looking for a fun way to support your furry friends, join us for an evening full of laughter!