Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society

Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth has been serving the community since 1927. The humane society is self-funded and self-governed.

In 2012, the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society and the Stratford SPCA combined under one organization and board of directors to create KWSPHS. The Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society and Stratford Perth Humane Society have long standing histories of serving people and pets in their communities. In 2012, the two organizations joined to become one of Ontario's largest animal welfare charities. Today,

they are known as The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, which operate animal centres in Kitchener and Stratford. Together, they service the areas of Kitchener, Waterloo, Wilmot, Woolwich, Wellesley, Stratford and Perth County. The humane society also helps animals outside of these areas, as time and resources allow. Outside of contracts for animal services, they receive no government funding. Instead, they rely on the generosity of donors to help animals within their communities and to provide animal welfare focused education and outreach. MISSION
We are leaders in animal welfare in our communities, focusing on the responsible treatment of animals through education, compliance, advocacy and care. VISION
Communities that value and respect animals. VALUES
Serving communities
Humane treatment of animals
Innovation and learning
Compassion and dedication
Leadership and collaboration
Accountability

Please contact us at:

Kitchener location - 519-745-5615
Stratford location - 519-273-6600

Adoptable dog, Leela, has settled into her new foster home and she looks quite cozy!Leela is a sweet and goofy girl who ...
01/14/2025

Adoptable dog, Leela, has settled into her new foster home and she looks quite cozy!

Leela is a sweet and goofy girl who would love to find her forever home. She has a big heart and just wants someone to love... and maybe play a game of fetch with now and then!

Adopt Leela today!

https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/dogs

Look at this distinguished gentleman. Look at the way he wears a little sweater. Yes very distinguished! 🧐Meet Fry! He's...
01/14/2025

Look at this distinguished gentleman. Look at the way he wears a little sweater. Yes very distinguished! 🧐

Meet Fry! He's a big bundle of joy. Fry has an infectious energy that is hard to resist. He loves to play, especially when it involves pouncing on his favourite toys. He's not just all play, though. Fry is also incredibly sweet and friendly, making him a great companion. He is always ready to shower you with kisses! In his free time he enjoys grabbing a snack at any nearby drive-thru with his human friends at the shelter.

Adopt Fry today!

https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/dogs

Wow! Our Kitchener PD Day Camp for this Friday has fully booked. There is still some space left for our Stratford PD Day...
01/14/2025

Wow! Our Kitchener PD Day Camp for this Friday has fully booked. There is still some space left for our Stratford PD Day Camp on January 31st. These exciting day camps are a great way for your animal lover to get a taste of what the Humane Society is all about. Sign up today!

https://kwsphumane.ca/pd-day-camp

Have you adopted an animal from our centre? We'd love to hear how they're doing! Whether they were adopted a week ago or...
01/14/2025

Have you adopted an animal from our centre? We'd love to hear how they're doing! Whether they were adopted a week ago or a year ago, we always love hearing updates about KWSPHS alumni!

Please send in your pet's Happy Tail with a couple photos to our social media page or email [email protected] and we'll share your pet's update on our socials 🐾

Another cute puppy coming right up!Meet Shylo. A sweet and energetic puppy who's always ready for fun! She's full of bou...
01/13/2025

Another cute puppy coming right up!

Meet Shylo. A sweet and energetic puppy who's always ready for fun! She's full of boundless energy and loves running around, playing with toys, and going on adventures. Whether she's chasing a ball or exploring, Shylo is always up for some action. She's looking for a family that can keep up with her active lifestyle and give her plenty of love, attention, and exercise. If you're looking for a playful and loving puppy to add some excitement to your home, Shylo might be the perfect fit!

And just a friendly reminder that if she is no longer listed on the website, she has been adopted ☺️

https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/dogs

Meet Bear! Bear is a young, energetic pup bursting with playfulness and enthusiasm! Whether it's chasing a ball, or enjo...
01/13/2025

Meet Bear! Bear is a young, energetic pup bursting with playfulness and enthusiasm! Whether it's chasing a ball, or enjoying an adventure, Bear is always ready for fun. His lively spirit and happy personality make him the perfect companion for an active family or someone who loves the outdoors. If you're looking for a playful, loyal friend to brighten your days, Bear can't wait to meet you!

~ Bear is looking for an active home that will be able to take him on lots of adventures
~ Bear is looking for a single person, couple or family consisting of all adults
~ He will need to be signed up for training prior to going into his fur-ever home to ensure he becomes the best version of himself

Adopt this handsome fella today!

https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/dogs

It's always extra special when one of our adoptable dogs finds their furever home with one of our team members. It was l...
01/13/2025

It's always extra special when one of our adoptable dogs finds their furever home with one of our team members. It was love at first puppy-eyed sight with our RVT Kaitlyn and sweet Keira. Here's their wonderful Happy Tail.

"I have always had a house full of loving pets. At the time - 2 cats: Link & Quill, and 1 dog: Buck. Including my husband, I was surrounded by boys and their goofy antics, but I had been finding myself yearning for a female dog; a canine companion for my current dog, and a sweetheart for me. I started working at the Humane Society as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in September. There were many animals I saw that I fell in love with, but kept telling myself: 'I just started working here, I have to give it a little more time, haha'. But then I met Keira (known then as Free). The moment I met her I knew she would fit in well with my current pets, and my life. The way she looked at you and approached you, was only with sweetness. I basically stalked her during her medical evaluations, and the second she was cleared for adoption, in my application went! The very next day we did a meet and greet with my dog and they got along perfectly. All the stars aligned and we brought her home the very next week. I was worried that she was going to take some time to adjust, as she is a cautious/nervous little thing, but boy was I wrong… Within 2 hours of being in my house, she was playing with Buck and acting like she had always been there. Within a few days my cats had accepted her and even started to cuddle/groom her! Her personality is everything I was looking for: sweet, happy, smart, and goofy. I am beyond obsessed with her, and am so happy I decided to make her part of my family. I guess you can also say I am truly a KW Humane Society staff member now, as it only took 3 months for me to bring home an animal."

Mitski bringing you happiness makes us so happy too! Here is her Happy Tail."I adopted Ebony (now Mitski) and I wanted t...
01/13/2025

Mitski bringing you happiness makes us so happy too! Here is her Happy Tail.

"I adopted Ebony (now Mitski) and I wanted to give everyone an update on how she's doing. She opened up so quickly and has been such a little bundle of joy. She's the perfect little kitty. She loves meeting new people and playing fetch, hanging out in the cat tree and even cuddles up in my face and chest in the afternoons and purrs like a machine. I couldn't be happier!"

Thank you so much to everyone who donated pet food, treats, and other items over the holidays. These will go so far in h...
01/12/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who donated pet food, treats, and other items over the holidays. These will go so far in helping pets and people in our community!

Learn more about our Pet Pantry program through our website.

https://kwsphumane.ca/pet-pantry-program

There are a few spots left for our next Rabies & Microchip clinic!Your pet can have either service done for just $40 or ...
01/12/2025

There are a few spots left for our next Rabies & Microchip clinic!

Your pet can have either service done for just $40 or both for $70. Rabies vaccines are a requirement for all pets and a microchip will give you peace of mind should your pet ever get lost. These appointments book up fast. Visit our website today to schedule your appointment.

https://kwsphumane.ca/rabies-and-microchip-clinics

A happy pup heading to his forever home. Cosmo was adopted recently from our centre. We wish Cosmo and his new family al...
01/12/2025

A happy pup heading to his forever home. Cosmo was adopted recently from our centre. We wish Cosmo and his new family all the best!

A very Happy Tail for a big pup!"After adopting King last September following his TPLO surgery at KWHS, I'm happy to say...
01/12/2025

A very Happy Tail for a big pup!

"After adopting King last September following his TPLO surgery at KWHS, I'm happy to say King's doing great. His leg is in great shape post-surgery and there are no concerns!

King's a big boy with a goofy and playful spirit and brings my partner and I lot of smiles and laughs. At 2 years old now, King's an active boy that loves the outdoors!

King's favourite things to do are play with his toys, go on trail walks and "sun" in the backyard or living room.

He loves to be around people and is forever wanting pets and snuggles.

King is our first pup and caring for this big boy takes hard work and devotion (King needs lots of exercise, play and enrichment) but it's also been a lot of fun. We established a consistent routine early on and King is thriving! I would definitely say one the best parts of having King is that we get to enjoy so much nature together ❤️"

Big thanks to the Probus Women's Club of Kitchener for inviting our Senior Development Officer, Kathryn Ladano to come a...
01/11/2025

Big thanks to the Probus Women's Club of Kitchener for inviting our Senior Development Officer, Kathryn Ladano to come and speak about the important work we do. We love getting out into the community and speaking with service groups. If you would like us to speak at your club or for your event, let us know! Visit our website for more information or email us at [email protected].

Did you miss out on our KW yoga session this week? Why not take a nice drive down to our Stratford location tomorrow! We...
01/11/2025

Did you miss out on our KW yoga session this week? Why not take a nice drive down to our Stratford location tomorrow! We have Yoga for the Animals happening on Sunday, January 12th at 11am. There are still some spots available so sign up today!

https://kwsphumane.ca/yoga-with-the-animals

A happy adoption for a special cat. Back in November, Nemo found his forever home! This brave kitty had to have one of h...
01/11/2025

A happy adoption for a special cat. Back in November, Nemo found his forever home! This brave kitty had to have one of his back legs amputated due to an injury. He never let that slow him down though! Nemo remained as sweet and as active as can be. Wishing you the happiest life, Nemo & family!

With the recent, freezing temperatures, outdoor cats will seek refuge anywhere they can find warmth. Sometimes, they wil...
01/11/2025

With the recent, freezing temperatures, outdoor cats will seek refuge anywhere they can find warmth. Sometimes, they will sleep under car hoods to stay warm, but a car's fan belt can injure or kill a cat when the motor starts. To avoid a tragic accident: please bang loudly on your hood before starting the engine to give any cats a chance to escape.

***UPDATE - all puppies have been adopted***🚨Adorable puppies in tiny sweaters alert!🚨These little cuties have been grow...
01/10/2025

***UPDATE - all puppies have been adopted***

🚨Adorable puppies in tiny sweaters alert!🚨

These little cuties have been growing up in foster care and are now ready to find their forever homes. Meet Kit, Jersey, and Aero!

We know these itty bitty babies are going to get snatched up real quick so if you are interested in adopting, please visit our website to fill out an application or stop by our Stratford centre to learn more about them. If they are no longer listed on our website, they have either been adopted or have an adoption pending.

Please note that while these pups are mostly hairless, they are NOT hypoallergenic.

https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/dogs

Do you love to be active and want a new best friend that can join you for adventures? Have you been looking for a dog th...
01/10/2025

Do you love to be active and want a new best friend that can join you for adventures? Have you been looking for a dog that wants to learn anything and everything that you can possibly teach them? Austin is so ready to be your new bestie and he loves to work and learn as much as he can! Austin is the best mix of very high intelligence, super athletic and of course... STUNNING good looks!

Austin loves to be outside going for walks and exploring the big world. He would love to find a family that is ready to take on a new challenge with teaching him lots of new tricks or trying doggy sports and of course helping work on his manners so he can be a perfect gentleman (eventually)!

Visit our website to learn more about Austin!

https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/dogs

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250 Riverbend Drive
Kitchener, ON
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Thursday 9am - 6pm
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We would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season. Thank you to each and every one of you who has supported our centre in one way or another. We could not do this good work without you. We are excited for all that 2025 has in store for us, including the construction of our new building! For more information on our Better Together Campaign, please visit our website. https://kwsphumane.ca/better-together

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated food, toys, and treats this holiday season. Just look at all these goodies! You are all amazing ❤️

That's a wrap for 2024 Holiday Pet Pics with Kinsey Winger Photography ! Thank you so much to everyone who brought their pets out for this exciting fundraising event. We met so many adorable critters including dogs, cats, bunnies, and even a snake! Happy Holidays, everyone!

Did you know Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control does more than just rid your home of unwanted guests? They can also help get your home looking festive for the holiday season! Christmas Lights by Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control stopped by our centre last week to put up our holiday decorations. Thank you so much for getting us in the holiday spirit! Visit skedaddlelights.com for more information.

Not only is this pup super handsome, but he's wicked smart too! How many tricks can Scrappy Doo do? A lot. Adopt this good boy today! https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/dogs

Playful little Pebbles never lets herself get bored while she waits for her furrever home! This pint-sized cutie is sure to bring hours of joy and laughter to her new people. Adopt Pebbles today! https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/cats

We are so excited for Eva! She was the big winner of our Taylor Swift 50/50 raffle and came by the centre this week so we could all congratulate her in person. Eva is a HUGE Swiftie and she can't wait to see Taylor Swift at The Eras Tour next week. We're so happy for you, Eva! Thank you to everyone who entered this exciting contest. We are the real winners here because we have such an incredible community supporting us ❤️

You've been at the edge of your seat, waiting for the winning number of our Taylor Swift 50/50 Raffle to be drawn... The wait is OVER! Congratulations to winning number 558389850. You have won 2 tickets to The Eras Tour as well as our incredible cash jackpot prize! Thank you SO much to everyone who entered this raffle and shared it with friends. We are blown away by our amazing community. This exciting contest went far beyond the amount we ever expected to raise. We will be able to help so many animals and people in our community because of this incredible fundraising event! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts 💗

There have been some strange goings on at our centre today... This mysterious bird showed up and started running amuck. Good thing we have a resident wizard to keep things quite cool. Happy Halloween, everyone! 👻🎃🐥🧙‍♂️

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The Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society was founded in 1927 with a mission of helping lost, abandoned or abused animals get a second chance at life. In 2012, we assumed ownership of the long-standing Perth County OSPCA branch, renaming it the Stratford Perth Humane Society. Since 2012, we have been known as one organization, now called the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth.

The Humane Society exists to help animals in need in our communities. We operate two locations - the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society in Kitchener, and the Stratford Perth Humane Society in Stratford. Together they service the areas of Kitchener, Waterloo, Wilmot, Woolwich, Wellesley, Stratford and Perth County. From time to time we help animals outside of these areas, as time and resources allow.

The Humane Society is self-funded and self- governed. Outside of contracts for animal protection services, we receive no government funding. We rely on the generosity of our donors to help animals within our communities and to provide animal welfare focused community education and outreach.

We offer a variety of community programs for youth and adults, as well as low-cost veterinary options such as microchipping, trap-neuter-return / barn cat programs, and spay/neuter services.