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VISION STATEMENT
We, the Victoria County Humane Society, envision the day when every animal in the City of Kawartha Lakes has a good quality of life with a caring, responsible, and knowledgable owner, and is free from the fear of abuse, neglect, and ignorance

MISSION STATEMENT
By establishing partnerships within the community the Victoria County Humane Society, a charitable organization, is dedicated to providing leadership in the :
- protection and provision of the humane care and treatment of all animals
- enforcement of protections laws
- education of the public


News

  • Membership
    Please help support the Victoria County Humane Society by becoming a member. An annual membership costs $25.00, and includes a subscription to our quarterley newsletter "Woof Mews", as well as several discount offers at local businesses. Contact us for more information.
  • Metal Recycling
    We collect pop cans and all other cans in order to raise money for our spay neuter fund. Please drop them off in the bins at the back of the Humane Society parking lot. Thank you!
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    Who We Are

    Established in 1986, the Victoria County Humane Society serves the City of Kawartha Lakes. The Animal Adoption Centre at 111 McLaughlin Road in Lindsay opened in October 1999 and serves as the base of operations for the Society's multi-faceted animal welfare work. The Society is a registered charitable organization that does not receive any on-going funding from any level of government. In order to continue our work, we depend on the generous support of the community, and the tireless efforts of many animal loving volunteers.

    The Adoption Centre provides shelter, food and love for domestic animals until they are adopted into new homes. While they await adoption, a Visiting Program enables some of these animals to bring joy to individuals living in retirement and nursing homes.

    The Society also co-ordinates trained volunteer O.S.P.C.A. agents who investigate reports of animal cruelty, abuse, and/or neglect; providing education and assistance at every opportunity.

    Volunteers and new Society members are always welcome, so come out and "help us help the animals"!

    Thinking of Adopting one of Our Dogs? Please read! Thank you for considering a dog from the Victoria County Humane Society. This website allows a tremendous number of people to quickly and easily see the dogs that the VCHS has available for adoption. Our goal is to find the best possible home for each dog. Some dogs may not be suitable for every person or family, and in the interest of both dogs and adopters, we reserve the right to select the most appropriate home. Please read the behavior descriptions carefully to ensure that a dog is a good match for you. To ensure the best possible match, the VCHS asks that all members of the family - both human and animal - be present for the adoption visit. Our staff can provide some information by telephone, but please be aware that the VCHS receives many calls a day, and while we make every effort to return calls quickly, existing resources do not allow us to ensure that every call is returned in less than 24 hours. The VCHS maintains request files for people seeking a specific breed or if there isn't an appropriate match on the day you come in. Thank you for your interest in our wonderful dogs!
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    Adopting a Friend

    When you come to our adoption centre to adopt a pet, it is a good idea that you come as a family to be sure everyone is compatible with the pet. We generally do not let any pet go home the same day as we prefer you think things over and are sure this is what you want as pets are a lifetime commitment. Once you have decided on the pet you want to adopt we have you fill in an adoption application.

    Our adoption fees are $150.00 for an adult cat, and $225.00 for an adult dog. This price includes deworming, vaccines and spay or neuter. Kittens and pups that are too young to spay or neuter are the same price. If you have them altered within six months from the date of adoption we offer you a rebate of $75.00.

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    Our Wish List:

    There are many smaller items we need on an ongoing basis. Your assistance by donating them to us will permit the shelter to stretch its budget a little further. Thank you!

    Wet Cat & Kitten Food
    Wet Dog Food
    Large Raw Hide Bones
    Pig's Ears
    Non-Clumping Cat Litter
    KMR Kitten Suppliment
    Pedialyte
    Office Supplies
    Postage Stamps
    Disinfectant Wipes
    Dog Toys
    Liquid Laundry Soap
    Window/Glass Cleaner
    Bleach
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    Come Visit Us!
    OUR ADOPTION CENTRE IS OPEN:
    Monday: : 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tuesday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Thursday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday: 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sunday: CLOSED

    Victoria County Humane Society
    111 McLaughlin Rd.
    Lindsay, ON K9V 6K5

    Phone: 705-878-4618
    Fax: 705-878-5141

    General Email: victoriahumanesociety@cogeco.net


    Operations Manager Email: operations.vchs@cogeco.net




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