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Frequently Asked Questions

About Us - FAQ & Important Topics

Adoption Fees

Cat - $280
Kitten - $300
Dog - $495
Puppy - $800
 

Contact us for prices on hamsters, turtles, birds and other small pets.

Note: Adoption fees are subject to change without notice.

Suspicion of Abuse/Neglect

Please click here to be directed to our page regarding animal abuse and neglect.

Wildlife

Unfortunately, we do not have the facilities or staff to attend to injured or displaced wildlife.  Please click here for more resources.

Re-Homeing/Surrendering Your Pet

Click here for information on how to surrender or re-home your pet or a loved ones pet.

Spay/Neuter Clinics

We do not offer spay/neuter services, as we do not have a veterinarian on staff.  Please see below for clinic options.

Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic (Barrie)
Phone: 705-734-9883 
Email: ospcavet@ospca.on.ca

Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital Spay/Neuter Services (Stouffville)
Phone: 905-898-6112 ext. 384 
Toll-free: 1-888-668-7722 
Email: spayneuter@ospca.on.ca

Lincoln County Humane Society Animal Clinic (St. Catharines)
Phone: 905-688-7722 

Southeastern Ontario Spay/Neuter Clinic (Trenton)
Phone: 613-392-7729 

Toronto Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic - NOTE: Cats Only
Phone: 416-338-6281

Strays

  1. What should I do if I find a stray cat?

    Within the jurisdiction of the City of Kawartha Lakes for call for instructions. Collect as much information about the cat as possible, including possible owner's information and call 705-324-9411x1212 or after hours 705-928-3054

    We work as quickly as we can to help all animals, please call us or other rescues, and shelters for support. Please understand that during some time periods of the year, everyone is extremely busy and cannot take in animals right away. We can add you to the waiting list. We work as swiftly as we can to move animals into homes to make room for more. Call us 705-878-4618

  2. What should I do if I find a stray dog?

    Within the jurisdiction of the City of Kawartha Lakes for call for instructions. Collect as much information about the dog as possible, including possible owner's information and call 705-324-9411x1212 or after hours 705-928-3054

    We work as quickly as we can to help all animals, please call us or other rescues, and shelters for support. Please understand that during some time periods of the year, everyone is extremely busy and cannot take in animals right away. We can add you to the waiting list. We work as swiftly as we can to move animals into homes to make room for more. Call us 705-878-4618

  3. I have found a deceased pet, what do I do?

    Please call the Roads Department at 705-324-9411

Donations & Monthly Donor Club

For information on how to make a monetary donation or a gift in-kind, please click here.

Interested in joining our Monthly Donor Club?   For more information, please click here.

Volunteering/Employment

Information on volunteering can be found here and paid job postings can be found here.

Funding

  1. How is HSKL funded?

    We are funded by you! The community, including local organizations, retailers and amazing everyday people, help us to keep our doors open and our animals healthy. We research and apply for grants that are available to animal welfare organizations to help cover larger expenses.

    Monthly Donors are a huge part of our sustainability. If you'd like more information on becoming a Monthly Donor, contact us at 705-878-4618, visit our Monthly Donor page, click our 'Donate' button, located at the top of this page, or click here!

    We accept third party fundraisers and we do our own fundraising. We also have a thrift shop, Second Chance, to help us produce our own income.

Bitten by an animal?

Contact your local health unit if you have been bitten by an animal.

If you are in the City of Kawartha Lakes, click here to be directed to the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.