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Our Mission, Vision, & How We Work

MISSION:

The Kingston Humane Society is committed to advocating for and improving the lives of animals within our community

VISION:

A compassionate community where the well-being of animals is valued and respected

HOW WE WORK:

• Compassion & Professionalism
• Promoting & offering programs and services to help animals
• Promoting the humane treatment of animals
• Supporting responsible pet ownership
• Working with volunteers, partners and donors and the community to make a positive difference in the lives of animals

WHO WE ARE

We Are:

• A non-profit charitable animal welfare organization.

• Supported solely by the community, receiving no government funding to assist with our mission.

• The only open shelter in the region, accepting stray animals from 10 different municipalities including:
City of Kingston, Loyalist, Stone Mills, Central, South and North Frontenac, Napanee, Gananoque, Leeds and the Thousand Islands and Deseronto.

• Committed to our mission and work with reputable and established rescue groups, province-wide.

• A haven from the hazards and cruelty of life on the street or neglect.

OUR SERVICES

Lost and Found; As a municipal pound provider, KHS enforces the Ontario Pounds Act and municipal contracts for pound services. Our role as a pound provider is to ensure lost pets are safe, have a secure place to stay and receive the care that they need.

Adoption Services; We provide comprehensive adoption services to help you find your perfect companion, ensuring every animal is vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered before heading to their forever home.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics; We offer low-cost spay/neuter services for qualified cats owned by residents with a Kingston postal code, helping to manage the local pet population.

Pet Licensing; We partner with DocuPet to provide official City of Kingston pet licenses, which include access to 24/7 lost pet recovery.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ANIMAL CONTROL

Injured Animals (City of Kingston): Report an injured animal via the reporting line at 613-541-3213. https://www.cityofkingston.ca/bylaws-and-animal-services/animal-and-pet-services/

Loose or Found Pets: Contact municipal bylaw enforcement at 613-546-0000 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM) or 613-546-4291 ext. 3135 after hours.

Animal Cruelty or Neglect: Contact Provincial Animal Welfare Services at 1-833-9ANIMAL.

Wildlife Rescue: Call Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre at (613) 354-0264 (the KHS cannot respond to wildlife concerns).