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

Another for you this Saturday!This here is Ethel! And her new family sent us an update on how she's been doing since s...
12/06/2025

Another for you this Saturday!

This here is Ethel! And her new family sent us an update on how she's been doing since she was adopted!

"I just wanted to share an update with you about Ethel. She is truly the sweetest baby ever. All she wants to do is cuddle and be close—she absolutely loves physical touch.

She had a snack last night, and this morning she ate about half of her required food (I’ve started her on a twice-a-day feeding schedule). She also loves climbing up to higher places—counters, desks, anything she can get to—so while we’re cooking, we keep her in the other half of the apartment for safety.

She has also started using her little voice, and her meows are the cutest. She meows at everything! She’s also very floppy and just plops down wherever she feels like sitting."

Welcome home Ethel!

Happy Saturday! It's time for a Our pal Fluffy Paws found himself a new home and he's been thriving and happy in his ne...
12/06/2025

Happy Saturday! It's time for a

Our pal Fluffy Paws found himself a new home and he's been thriving and happy in his new digs! Look how cozy he is!

Welcome home Fluffy Paws!

Did you know that mouse glue traps are illegal to use in Ontario, even though they are sold in stores? Glue traps cause ...
12/06/2025

Did you know that mouse glue traps are illegal to use in Ontario, even though they are sold in stores?

Glue traps cause prolonged suffering to animals. Instead, use humane, live capture traps that allow for safe release or contact your local pest prevention company to find out ways to capture creatures humanely.

Meet Cody!Cody is the kind of pup who takes his time warming up, getting to know new people and new experiences at his o...
12/05/2025

Meet Cody!
Cody is the kind of pup who takes his time warming up, getting to know new people and new experiences at his own gentle pace. But once he feels safe, his silly, lovable personality shines bright. With support from his favorite humans, Cody greets each day with growing curiosity and a whole lot of heart.

If you’re searching for a tender, loyal companion who will love deeply and bring quiet joy (and a few laughs!) to your life, Cody might be the perfect match. He’s looking for a calm, loving home where he can continue blossoming at his own speed.

Come meet Cody and let this sweet boy show you just how special he is! 💛🐾

Meet Homer!This sleek grey gentleman with the cutest raspy meow has a whole lot of love to give. Homer adores people—so ...
12/05/2025

Meet Homer!

This sleek grey gentleman with the cutest raspy meow has a whole lot of love to give. Homer adores people—so much so that he may climb onto your shoulders just to be close, or curl up in your lap with a deep, content purr that melts your heart.

Homer would thrive as the only cat in the home, where he can be the star of the show and soak up all the affection he deserves. He does best in a calm, quiet home with older, cat-savvy kids who understand when he wants space and when he’s ready for attention.

Whether he’s snuggling in for cuddles or surveying the world from shoulder-height, Homer brings warmth, charm, and the perfect touch of mischief.
If you’re looking for a sweet, playful, and delightfully quirky companion — Homer is ready to meet you! 💛🐾

Please note that our centres will be closing at 4:00 p.m. today (December 5th) for our staff holiday celebration.Thank y...
12/05/2025

Please note that our centres will be closing at 4:00 p.m. today (December 5th) for our staff holiday celebration.

Thank you for your understanding, and a BIG shoutout to our team for all their hard work this year! 💛

We’ll reopen with regular hours tomorrow.

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Give a gift that gives back!This season, you can sponsor local animals through ou...
12/05/2025

Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Give a gift that gives back!

This season, you can sponsor local animals through our Give Back Pack program - a perfect present for the animal lover in your life!

Choose the area you’re most passionate about:
🐶 Dogs
🐱 Cats
🐰 Small Animals
🛒 Pet Pantry (helping pets stay with the families who love them!)

With monthly sponsorships ranging from just $20–$45, your gift provides vital care, food, enrichment, and support for animals in our community - all year long.

PLUS: When you sign up as a gift, we’ll send a personalized letter and an exclusive “Proud Member of the Give Back Pack” magnet to the lucky recipient!

Wrap up some joy. Give back to animals.
Sponsor today 👉 https://kwsphumane.ca/give-back-pack

Meet Mama!This sweet, curious rabbit is ready to hop her way into a loving home. Mama loves exploring her surroundings, ...
12/04/2025

Meet Mama!

This sweet, curious rabbit is ready to hop her way into a loving home. Mama loves exploring her surroundings, investigating anything new, and going on gentle adventures at her own pace. Friendly and gentle, she enjoys quiet company and will happily relax nearby while you go about your day.

In her foster home, Mama has been slowly blossoming. She can be shy at first, but she wants to connect—and with patience, she’s showing more confidence every day. She now enjoys gentle head pets, soft full-body strokes, and especially “booty scratches,” her new favorite treat!

Mama lives in a busy foster household with older kids and even a very large dog. She was nervous at first, but from the safety of her enclosure, she’s begun showing cautious curiosity. Sudden noises can startle her, but everyday household activity doesn’t seem to bother her much.

She’s tidy with her pees and mostly consistent with her litter habits. Mama isn’t a fan of being picked up (though she tolerates it), and her foster has been respecting her boundaries to help her feel safe. She loves chewing wooden toys and exploring her space. She also has some mobility quirks with her back legs—she may walk more than hop and sometimes takes a moment to get into her litter box—but she navigates her world with enthusiasm.

Mama would thrive in a calm, patient home with adopters who are happy to let her open up at her own pace.
If you’re looking for a tender, curious companion who will reward your patience with trust and affection, Mama might be your perfect match! 💛🐰

Meet Hope!True to her name, Hope is a quiet, thoughtful cat who watches the world with big, trusting eyes. She may not b...
12/04/2025

Meet Hope!

True to her name, Hope is a quiet, thoughtful cat who watches the world with big, trusting eyes. She may not be as outgoing as her friend Steffy, but with time and gentle encouragement, her sweet and affectionate side truly begins to shine.

Hope is looking for someone patient and loving—someone who understands that trust blossoms slowly, and that a few treats never hurt, either.

If you’re searching for a calm, tender companion who will reward your care with soft snuggles and quiet loyalty, Hope might be the perfect match. 💛🐾

Available for adoption at our Stratford location.

The team is helping animals in the most incredible way this week by matching all donations up to $10,000 (Dec 1–7). Tha...
12/04/2025

The team is helping animals in the most incredible way this week by matching all donations up to $10,000 (Dec 1–7). Thanks to their long-standing support, pets in our care get the medical treatment, safety, and compassion they rely on.

There’s still time to make your gift go twice as far—every dollar you give has double the impact for animals who need it most. Donate today and help us reach the match!

Creating Hope. Changing Lives.At the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth, every day brings a new begi...
12/04/2025

Creating Hope. Changing Lives.

At the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo & Stratford Perth, every day brings a new beginning. A fearful dog finds trust again. A fragile kitten gains strength. An injured rabbit takes its first steps toward recovery.

And now, we’re working to build even more possibilities.

Through our Better Together Capital Campaign, we’re creating a new Community Outreach Centre — a welcoming, purpose-built space that will allow us to expand our programs, grow our Pet Pantry, and support more pets and families than ever before.

This campaign is about more than construction. It’s about the lives who fill these spaces: the wagging tails, gentle eyes, tiny paws, and hearts learning what love feels like.

We’ve already raised over $4 million toward our $6 million goal, and we’re counting on our community to help us reach the finish line. Together, we can ensure every animal receives the compassion, care, and second chance they deserve.

Learn more or donate: kwsphumane.ca/better-together

When we come together, incredible things happen.
Together, we’re truly better.

Meet Kiwi!This beautiful, spunky conure is bursting with personality. She may start out a little shy, but with patience ...
12/03/2025

Meet Kiwi!
This beautiful, spunky conure is bursting with personality. She may start out a little shy, but with patience and consistency, Kiwi blossoms into a sweet, outgoing companion who loves to interact and be part of your day.

Kiwi prefers to be the only bird in the home—she doesn’t get along with other birds and truly shines when she can have all the attention to herself. She’s looking for a calm, bird-free environment where she can feel safe, loved, and build trust at her own pace.

With the right person, Kiwi will become a loyal, playful feathered friend who appreciates someone who understands her boundaries and gives her the one-on-one love she deserves.

Kiwi is ready to meet her person — adopt Kiwi today! 💚🦜

Address

250 Riverbend Drive
Kitchener, ON
N2B2E9

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+15197455615

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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.