Although indulging in a delicious feast is one of the highlights of Thanksgiving for many of us, the foods we enjoy during this holiday often pose the largest risks to our pets… Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that often brings together friends and families. Unfortunately, this holiday can also present many hazards for our pets.…
Pet Nail Care: More Important Than You May Think
Trimming your pet’s nails is probably something that you both dread. Although it may be a stressful task, it is very important to ensure their comfort and overall health. There are a variety of problems that can be caused by long, un-trimmed nails: Long nails are often painful to walk on. When nails are so long…
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…
Xena the Warrior Cat
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’s Story
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…
McPhee’s Story
She was gentle, but she was also nervous, and obviously suffering emotional distress after either a long, frightening night in a strange place or watching her owner disappear in the dawn light… London Humane Society employees never know exactly what to expect when they show up for work, and one morning last August staff members…
Alone and Abandoned
We provided medication, vaccines and veterinary care to these puppies and their Momma. As weeks went by, they developed into healthy, playful puppies, fully weaned and adjusted to a new diet… A mother and her 7 newborn puppies were found alone and living under an outdoor deck. Without assistance from the London Humane Society, the…