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!…
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…
Happy Tails: Winona
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…
Happy Tails: Humphrey
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…
Back to School Tips for Your Pets
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…