Spring’s longer days and mild temperatures means that tick season is back. These sneaky critters are commonly found in wooded and grassy areas and wait for the opportunity to attach themselves to humans and animals as they pass by. Ticks are very small in size; some as small as a grain of sand and therefore…
HSLM Celebrates National Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 19-25
We at Humane Society London & Middlesex feel incredibly fortunate to have the most amazing, caring and dedicated team of volunteers. We sincerely thank and recognize them as we celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week: April 19th-25th! “Volunteers offer us one of their most valuable assets: their time,” says Kirsten Vinson, HSLM Events & Volunteer Coordinator.…
Keep it a cool summer, not a cruel summer
If you think it’s hot in the summer – imagine how your fur-covered pet feels! Every year as the weather warms up, it’s important to be pet aware and take precautions around leaving pets in hot cars. Citizens and pet-owners alike are responsible for ensuring the safety of animals during the dog days of summer!…
PAW Monthly Donor Feature: Stephanie and Matt Dalke
Stephanie and Matt Dalke have been proud PAW (pre-authorized withdrawal) Monthly Donors of Humane Society London & Middlesex for over 20 years. During this time, they have also adopted pets from the shelter and volunteered their time with the organization. The couple live in Dorchester with their dogs, Lacy and Basel, and cats, Edith and…
HSLM Volunteer Named Recipient of OSPCA Outstanding Volunteer Service Award
LONDON, ON, June 4, 2019 — Humane Society London & Middlesex is pleased to announce that Julie Olley, one of our dedicated, long-term volunteers, has been named the recipient of the OSPCA Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. This award recognizes individuals who consistently exemplify outstanding volunteer commitment to Animal Welfare. “Julie’s patience with each animal she…
At the Heart of HSLM Are Our Volunteers!
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…
Happy Tails: Solo
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…
Supporting Spay/Neuter Surgeries Goes Beyond Controlling The Pet Population
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…