HSKWSP VOLUNTEER NEWSLETTER | February 2023

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Happy February! Love is in the air (the love for our animals that is!) and it's exciting to see so many volunteers back in the centre.

If you don't have the time to read this whole newsletter, please skip to the "Urgent Need for Large Dog Fosters" heading, as that is most pressing at the moment. If you know of anyone that would be interested in becoming a large dog foster, please let them know to apply!

February is Pet Dental Health Month

February is Pet Dental Health month and it is important to think about your pets oral health.

Our medical team handled 120 animal cases related to dental in 2022 (thats basically 1 case every 3 days, holy!).

Regular dental care, both at home and regular veterinary care, is key to help your pet maintain a full set of teeth and pain-free mouth.

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URGENT NEED FOR LARGE DOG FOSTERS

We are in desperate need for large dog fosters. More often than not, the dogs we see in centre are medium to large breed dogs. Please pass this message along to anyone you know that may be interested and tell them to contact Denise!

There is a virtual dog foster course coming up on February 15^th and you can contact Diana if you want to sign up or want more information!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Betsey & John!

Meet Betsey & John!

Betsey has been volunteering at the Kitchener location since 2009! In 2019, she finally convinced her husband John to join her in volunteering. Both say their favourite part is helping all the kitties. Every Saturday morning, you will find this caring couple working together to keep our cat kennels clean. They say the most surprising part of their role is realizing that every pet, young or old, will find their furrrever home. John and Betsey would like anyone who is considering volunteering to “Do it!!” They both believe that “everyone can make a difference and speak for those little ones that can’t speak for themselves! There are many jobs to be done, and you can find the job that suits you.” After caring for our kitties, John & Betsey go home to their own pets; Penny the Princess (Calico Cat); Clem the Barn Cat, and Fozzie Bear, a Border Collie.

March Break Camp & PD Day

Camps are coming this Winter/Spring!

March Break Camp

A week of fun and animal-themed activities for ages 6-12
Date: March 13-17
Cost: $315
Learn more and sign up

PD Day

Our PD Day camps offer children a full day jam packed with educational and interactive content
Learn more and sign up

February is Adopt a Rabbit Month

February is adopt a rabbit month! The goal of this month is to bring attention to rabbits who live in shelters waiting for their forever homes. Let's find our rabbits homes!

View all of our rabbits here

Animal Talk Returns!

Join one of our Humane Society Registered Veterinary Technicians, Melanie, for this month's Animal Talk!

Every month, we dive into an animal topic and answer all of your questions. From our pets at home, to wild animals, exotic animals, nutrition, grief, behaviour and more. These chats (via ZOOM) will deepen your understanding of the animal world.

This month, we are talking about exotic animals!

Date: February 16th

Time: Starts at 7pm.

Cost: Free, or pay what you can!

Furry Team Members Looking For Homes

Olive

Buttons

Precious

These three lovely animals are looking for their forever families! If you know of somebody looking to add a dog, cat, or snake to their home, please have them check out our website! If you see posts about animals on social media, please share!

Volunteer Positions We Are Recuriting For

We're currently recruiting for the following roles:

Animal Care Volunteer
Volunteer Street Team
Reception Volunteer
Fosters

Click Here to learn more about the roles available. Please let Denise know if you are interested in a volunteer role!

Bake for the Animals is here!

Bake for the Animals is back! Have you been by one of our centres or partner bakery, eatery or cafe to pick up your stamp card? We want to see those stamps filled for the chance to win a Cuisinart Stand Mixer (valued at $400!). More importantly, it supports our lovely animals.

Learn more on how to participate here

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