Sarnia & District Humane Society - Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Ways you and your family
can be kind to animals all year long

Make a difference for the animals of our community:

Teach your friends about the importance of being kind to animals
Never tolerate animal cruelty; report suspected cruelty to the authorities, please do not take matters into your own hand
Adopt a shelter pet
Spay or neuter your pets and encourage friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances to do the same
Keep pets’ vaccinations current and visit your veterinarian regularly
Identify your pets with visible ID tags on their collars
Appreciate wildlife and learn more about it; but please don’t approach wild animals or attempt to rescue them – contact the authorities
Invite a humane educator to your child’s classroom
Leave room for wildlife habitats in your own yard by providing birds with feeders and a bird bath; put out appropriate squirrel food
Make your own bird or bat house
Instill compassion in your children by demonstrating kindness and using positive training methods for your pets
Recycle anything that you can to create a clean environment for people and animals
Donate to your local animal shelter. You can donate cash, an item, or your time
Cut apart the plastic rings from six packs so they cannot be a danger to wildlife
Clean up spills of antifreeze or other toxins
Use animal / environmentally friendly gardening techniques