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…
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Virtue Realty Inc. Brokerage Sponsors Home In-Between
Heather Virtue, owner of Virtue Realty Inc. Brokerage, has once again demonstrated her incredible support and commitment to Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) through sponsorship of the “Home In-Between” program. “For pets, the journey leading to their forever home can be daunting. I am both excited and honoured to be helping them with their…
News Release: HSLM Welcomes New Board of Directors Chair
London, ON (June 10, 2020) – Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) is proud to announce the appointment of the new Board of Directors Chair, Michael DeLorenzi. Michael is the President of Northern Commerce, a digital agency headquartered in London, Ontario. He oversees the senior leadership and management teams, with a focus on improving Northern’s…
News Release: Heat Warning #4 For 2020
London, ON (June 9, 2020) – With the heat warning statement by Environment Canada today with temperatures expected to reach high 30s with the humidex until Wednesday, Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) reminds pet owners of the dangers of leaving pets unattended in vehicles. “The issue of owners leaving their pets unattended in vehicles…
HSLM COVID-19 Adoption Protocol
November 2, 2020 HSLM pet adoptions, including dogs, cats and small animals, can be scheduled by appointment only. Available pets will be featured on www.hslm.ca and social media platforms. Once an animal becomes adopted, they will be removed from the website. Please review the revised HSLM COVID-19 Adoption Protocol as outlined below: Review animals available…
News Release: Temporary COVID-19 Whiskers at Work Adoption Protocol
Due to COVID-19 and to support commitment to social distancing, potential Whiskers at Work (WAW) cat adopters will be asked to follow a temporary protocol. Whiskers at Work cats are not posted on the HSLM website or social media platforms. The HSLM Animal Health Department (AHD) decides the cats that are eligible for the Whiskers…
The Dangers of Ticks for Pets
Ticks are sneaky critters that are commonly found in wooded and grassy areas; they await 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 very difficult to detect. Aside from the “yuck” factor in having…
News Release: HSLM Cancels 2020 Bark in the Park Festival Presented by Virtue Realty
London, ON (April 29, 2020) – Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) has announced the cancelation of the 2020 Bark in the Park Festival presented by Virtue Realty, scheduled for June 14th, 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. “The safety of our community is our most important consideration,” says Steve Ryall, HSLM Executive Director.…