Kawartha Lakes and Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes reach new kennel services agreement

Kawartha Lakes – The municipality and the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes (HSKL) are pleased to announce a new agreement for kennel services effective April 21, 2025.

Since 1986, the HSKL has been a cornerstone of animal care in Kawartha Lakes, dedicated to supporting people and pets in need. Their passionate staff and volunteers provide exceptional care; ensuring animals receive the medical attention, compassion, and support necessary to help them be returned to their owners or find new, loving homes.

The municipality extends sincere thanks to HSKL for their continued service and vital partnership in providing pound services across the municipality.

The newly signed agreement includes:

• Kennel and Pound Services: HSKL will provide care for animals found at-large or dropped off by residents who have located a lost domestic pet.
• Feral Cat TNR Program: The Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) pilot project for feral cats will resume and continue through the end of 2025.
• Joint Educational Programs: Collaborative efforts to promote responsible pet ownership through public education and information sharing.
• Rehoming and Reuniting Efforts: HSKL will continue connecting lost animals with their owners or finding new homes when necessary.

Together, we envision a community where all animals enjoy a good quality of life with responsible, informed, and caring owners—free from abuse, neglect, and ignorance.

How does this impact you?

• Lost or Found Animals:
  Continue to contact Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing:
  • Weekdays (8:30am to 4:30pm): 705-324-9411 ext. 1212
  • After Hours: 705-928-3054
  • Email: bylawcomplaints@kawarthalakes.ca
• Injured or Abused Animals:
  For animals that are injured, sick, suffering, or appear abused, contact Animal Welfare Services via the Ontario Animal Protection Call Centre at 1-833-926-4625 or visit ontario.ca/animal-welfare.

For more information about Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes services:

• Address: 107 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 6K5
• Phone: 705-878-4618
• Website: https://hskl.ca/

Photo Caption:
Kawartha Lakes Paramedics visiting with Zero to Hero K9 dog trainer Guy and Boomer at the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes last year during Paramedic Service week.

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