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This April, Humane Society London & Middlesex sends a paw-sized high five to its amazing volunteer base as we celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 7 to 13)! HSLM is so grateful to its 200-strong volunteers who spend their time supporting the shelter animals through dog walking, cat and small animal socializing, and keeping the…

Solo, a helpless, 4-month-old Dwarf mix female rabbit was brought to HSLM after an assault, causing her to lose an ear. Once in the care of the dedicated HSLM Animal Health Department and Animal Care Attendants, Solo’s health was monitored around the clock to ensure that her wound did not succumb to infection. Miraculously, the…

To spay or neuter your pet seems like a responsible, commonplace practice whenever you adopt; but it’s truly a critical procedure that can help save animals lives and prevent more animals without homes. According to PetSmart Charities, it is estimated that about 150,000 pets make their way to animal shelters each year, and sterilization can…

When a concerned individual found four, five-week-old kittens abandoned in a box on the side of the road, they called Humane Society London & Middlesex for assistance. The tiny felines were immediately brought to the shelter for care.  Although the three male kittens were in relatively good health, the one female (later named Winona) was…

This happy guy didn’t have the happiest start.  He was discovered in a crate on May 21, 2018 by police officers. Covered in feces and urine, with matted hair – he looked far from cute ball of fluff pictured. When he was brought in for examination to the vet, they found his Body Condition Score…

This abrupt change in their schedule often causes separation anxiety and can even lead to misbehaviour… It’s nearly back to school time! Between haircuts, shopping for new supplies and scheduling after-school activities, it’s often easy to forget how this will impact our pets. During the summer vacation months, your pets have likely gotten used to…

Upon entering the home, the Agent found a severely dehydrated and malnourished cat who barely managed to lift her head… Imagine for a moment the fear and suffering that would be experienced if you were left alone and unable to access the necessities of life, such as food or water.  This tragic reality was forced…

Trooper is a young eight-month-old husky cross. He suffered at least six weeks with a fractured leg. There was swelling and he wasn’t able to put any weight on his leg. The leg started to heal, but because it was never treated, it became malformed. Trooper wasn’t alone, he was living with people he trusted…