The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth is planning to launch temporary pet food banks in Kitchener and Stratford, Ont., next week in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “As an animal welfare organization we are here to support both people and pets in our communities, and we want to ensure that they can remain together even in the face of a crisis,” humane society executive director Kathrin Delutis said in a statement.
In Kitchener, the food bank will be located at 55 Franklin St. S., while the one in Stratford will be housed at 125 Griffith Rd. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The Stratford location will begin taking orders on Thursday.