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…
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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.…
News Release: Temporary COVID-19 Adoption Protocol
Under normal circumstances, adopters would be encouraged to come to the shelter to visit and meet the animals in our care at HSLM. Regrettably, due to COVID-19 and in support of our commitment to social distancing, potential adopters will be asked to follow a temporary protocol. Adoptable pets, which for now will be limited to…
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.…
News Release: HSLM Partners with Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario to Ensure Local Pet Owners Have Access to Free Food
London, ON (April 16, 2020) – Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario in an effort to distribute 738 bags of dog food through HSLM’s distribution partner, No Empty Bowls Food Bank. “Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario reached out to us to contribute the large quantity of dog…
News Release: HSLM Launches Virtual Food Drive
(March 31, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 crisis and in compliance with Public Health Advisory, Humane Society London & Middlesex (HSLM) has launched a “Virtual Food Drive” to help replenish a nearly depleted supply. Supporters are asked to make financial contributions by visiting: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/VirtualFoodDrive HSLM will use the donated funds to purchase pet…