Throughout COVID-19, the demand for pets, specifically puppies and dogs, has steadily grown. We have seen this demand firsthand at our shelter; the influx of interested adopters contacting the shelter and submitting online adoption applications has been constant throughout the last year. What has caused this dramatic increase in demand for puppies and dogs? Essentially,…
News Release: HSLM Receives $10,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities® of Canada
LONDON, ON – DECEMBER 30, 2020– Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) has received a $10,000 grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada to help prepare more shelter pets in the City of London and Counties of Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin for adoption. With the help of this grant, HSLM will be able to complete spay/neuter…
News Release: HSLM Virtual Food Drive
London, ON (November 4, 2020) – With the recent surrender of 88 cats to Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM), the shelter is appealing to the community for donations to help replenish their pet food supply. On average, HSLM provides shelter and care to 215 animals on a daily basis. The influx of felines within…
News Release: 88 Cats Surrendered to Humane Society London & Middlesex
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Humane Society London & Middlesex received an owner surrender of 88 cats from within our service area. The owner surrendered the animals after the number of cats became overwhelming and unmanageable. Animals were kept in an indoor residential location as well as exterior retrofitted shelters. The responsible decision to surrender…
News Release: HSLM Launches Pet Memorial Platform Sponsored by Memorial & Forest Lawn Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial
London, ON (September 25, 2020) – Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) has launched a Pet Memorial platform sponsored by Memorial & Forest Lawn Funeral Home by Arbor Memorial. “All our staff are animal lovers and we know how difficult it can be to grieve their loss,” says Jennifer Bush, Manager at Memorial & Forest…
Milo Post-Surgery Update
Milo may only have one eye and three legs, but it hasn’t stop him from smiling! We are overjoyed to report that Milo’s leg amputation procedure was a success and he is now recovering in the care of the Animal Health Team at HSLM. This 4-years-old, sweet dog has endured more challenges than most dogs do throughout…
Milo needs your help!
Milo, a 4-year-old male Shih Tzu, was surrendered to Humane Society London & Middlesex on September 4th, 2020. This sweet and happy-go-lucky fellow is thought to have lost his right eye early on in life (details unknown) and is now suffering from a serious injury to his left, front elbow. His previous owner had taken him…
News Release: HSLM Eliminates Pet Surrender Fees
London, ON (August 25, 2020) – Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) has eliminated the fee for owners to surrender their pet to the shelter. Surrender fees have always been voluntary. However, with the ongoing challenges of today’s world, the decision to remove this fee altogether was made to help alleviate the financial concern of…