Organization serves 10 municipalities and is working toward expanding its space as demand continues.
The Kingston Humane Society has been helping animals and promoting responsible pet ownership for more than 140 years.
Founded in 1884, the non-profit charitable organization provides shelter and care for homeless animals while supporting animal welfare across Kingston and surrounding communities. It is the region’s only open shelter, accepting stray animals from 10 municipalities.
Executive director, Gord Hunter says they care for thousands of animals each year.
The society provides lost-and-found support, animal adoptions, low-cost spay and neuter clinics for qualifying Kingston cat owners and pet licensing.
With the shelter already over capacity, the organization has plans to expand its facilities to create more space for animals in its care. The expansion would help the society continue serving a large area and responding to the needs of local communities.
Animals adopted through the society are vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered before going to their new homes.
The organization receives no government funding and relies entirely on community support, volunteers, donors and partners to continue its work.
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