Our Centre has a wide range of needs, and every donation is appreciated! Following are a list of items that can make a difference in the life of an animal while it is at our Humane Society.

Animal Daily Needs

• KMR (kitten milk replacement)
• Small nursing bottles for kittens
• Non-clumping cat litter
• Pine shavings
• Rabbit pellets

Cleaning

• Laundry soap
• Dish soap
• Bleach
• Window cleaner
• Plastic shovels
• Small Wet/Dry Shop Vac

Grooming

• Standard grooming scissors
• Oster A5 clippers
• Pet shampoo
• Clipper blades sizes 5, 10, 30, 40
• Scissor-type nail trimmers
• Gift Certificate, Pet Supply House

Training

• Strong nylon leashes
• Kong toys
• Martingale collars
• Flat nylon collars
• Books on canine & feline behaviour

First Aid for Animals

• Preparation H (for wounds)
• Bandaging material/Vet Wrap
• Q-tips
• Kaopectate
• Mineral Oil for cleaning ears

Office Supplies

• Batteries (all sizes)
• Dry erase markers

Electronics

• High speed digital camera

We have chosen Patented Kuranda Dog Beds for our Centre because they are durable, chew proof and easy to clean. If you would like to donate a bed to us, click here.

Give the gift of life this year! Join the '1000 Challenge'

$10 per month, thats all we ask.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society (KWHS) is reaching out to 1000 community members to join us as we endeavor to provide the best care available to animals in need. Join us as we strive to provide shelter and assistance to the orphaned animals of our community.

Your donation, along with 999 others will provide ongoing medical care, housing and food. Please help us to ensure that when we look into the eyes of an animal that we never have to say "I'm sorry I cant help you".

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of animals in the community?

Fill out a monthly donation form and drop it off or mail it with a void cheque to:

Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society
250 Riverbend Drive
Kitchener, Ontario N2B 2E9

The animals thank you for your support!

Click here to download the form.

We rely on the community to help us fund all the activities that KWHS does.  Without your support we could not provide a full-time education program, help sick, injured, and homeless animals, offer educational seminars, offer the Tales for Tails reading program, visitation to senior’s homes, provide behavioural training to dogs to make them more adoptable and much more…

You can help by running your own fundraising event for our Centre or by supporting one of the great events listed below.

To host an event for KWHS:

• Please let us know you are holding an event – we will help in anyway possible.
• We can advertise your event on this page.
• We can provide you with copy’s of our logo or with information to help make your event informative.
• Please take lots of pictures so we can post a story about your event on our website.

Thank you for making the lives of the animals at the Centre better.

Help the animals at the KWHS by being a FUN Raiser.

When you raise money for the KWHS you help us help the animals and have a lot of fun while doing it - especially when you involve your friends!  When you bring in the money you raise, you will get your picture and story on our website.

Parents: FUN Raisers learn valuable skills like how to handle money, planning and organizational skills, public speaking, marketing and the value of helping others! KWHS does not endorse door-to-door solicitation.

Where does the money go? Your efforts help us pay for special food, cleaning, veterinarian costs, training, and costs associated with finding great homes for all the animals.  The money you raise will keep the animals comfortable until they can be united with a 'forever home'.

FUN Raisers dos and don’ts

Do…

• ask your parent’s permission.
• let us know that you are doing a fundraiser.  We will provide you with documentation that says we have given you permission to fundraise for our Centre.
• tell people why you want to help the animals!
• ask your teacher and classmates if they would like to help.
• ask permission before using someone else’s property.  For example, if you set up a stand outside a store, make sure that it is o.k. with the store owner.

Don't…

• go door-to-door to collect funds.  It may not be safe.  Only approach people you know well.
• forget to tell people why you are doing your fundraiser.

FUN ways to raise money for the KWHS:

• Car wash
• Walk dogs
• Sell your artwork
• Bake sale.
• Yard sale
• Hold a penny drive
• BBQ
• Used book sale
• Carol singing
• Birthday party donations
• Carnival
• Jobs about the house
• Lawn mowing
• Swear jar
• Talent contest / idol contest
• Put on a play
• Wacky clothes day

Be creative. We would love to hear your ideas too!

How to plan your FUN Raiser in 10 easy steps.

1. Decide what you want to do.
2. Talk to your parents or teacher about your idea and gain their permission.
3. Allow plenty of time for your event and set a date.
4. Decide who can help with your event and ask politely for their assistance.
5. Call the K-W Humane Society to let us know about your event.  We will help you by providing proper identification, pledge sheets (if needed), and a printed copy of our logo so others will know your cause.
6. Think about possible problems that may crop up (e.g. bad weather).
7. Always have two people to count the money – don’t be afraid to ask for help.
8. Make posters and advertise your event.  Word-of-mouth is the best advertising.
9. Take lots of photos and have a parent help you write a bit about why you wanted to help the animals at the K-W Humane Society.  Bring it with you when you come to drop off the funds.
10. Be sure to bring your best smile for a photo that will go on our website when you drop off the funds from your successful event at the KWHS.

Meet the FUN Raisers!

Check out our Thank You section to read about some of our FUNraisers!