GUELPH Larry, Curly, and Moe are three chickens at the Guelph Humane Society currently up for adoption. The trio of roosters were surrendered to the society by their family three months ago. However, residents are only allowed up to 10 hens within the city and are unable to have roosters, according to Guelph bylaw. “We are taking care of them until we can find them a new home outside of the city limits where they can be happier and have more space,” said Alana Shular, animal care coordinator for the humane society. Shular adds that each of the three roosters have their own unique personalities.
More than 400 kittens are expected to come through the doors at the Guelph Humane Society by the fall and staff are getting ready to welcome them into their care at their recently renovated facility.
KITCHENER Guelph police and the humane society have issued a reminder to the public to not leave their pets in a hot car this summer. Both groups say they responded to a number of calls recently about a dog left in a car with the windows rolled up at a south end plaza in the city. The owner of the dog and vehicle was at a pharmacy getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to officials. Police say the dog was able to be removed from the vehicle and the owner was very apologetic when they were located. No charges were laid, but the humane society says dog owners can be charged with creating a situation likely to cause distress in instances like this. This kind of charge includes a penalty of $610.
WATERLOO A baby porcupine found by a family in Guelph on Mother s Day is being nursed back to health by Wildlife Haven Waterloo. Myla Krudwig and her family were out for a walk on Mother s Day on a trail in Guelph, when they stumbled across the unusual creature. “It was a really narrow path so,” said Krudwig. “I was going first, went to step and I saw these quills come up “We called the Guelph Humane Society because he was all alone and there was no mother in sight.” An animal service officer with the humane society picked it up, and determined it needed special care.
GUELPH Four baby raccoons brought to the Guelph Humane Society were reunited with their mother. The four kits were brought to the animal shelter late last week, but staff didn t believe they were orphaned, the Humane Society said on Twitter. Their tummies were full, indicating their mother was nearby, the tweet reads. Members of the Animal Services team provided fluids to the nursery of raccoons before bringing them to the site where they were found. The cubs were returned at dusk while hungry so their cries would catch the mother s attention. We are happy to report the raccoon babies were successfully reunited with their mother, which is the best possible outcome, the Humane Society said.