The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (KWSPHS) says it has received multiple requests from people with pets in urgent need of boarding in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have received five requests for emergency boarding in the last few weeks, with three requests coming in this past Monday,” KWSPHS senior manager of animal care Amanda Hawkins said in a statement. “We don’t know if this number will rise, but we are prepared to help those pets that need us.” The humane society says it has offered boarding to pet owners who are faced with an emergency for several years now.
It says the program is available for those with a COVID-19-related issue. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest