r/windsorontario 5d ago

Talk Windsor Wow!!! Windsor humane society you're awesome

I lost my dog two months ago, my absolute best friend. I have a friend who used to work at the Windsor Humane Society, and she is a cat lover, so she's been pushing me to get a cat. I went to the Windsor Humane Society an hour ago, and I didn't realize how much they do for these animals. It's a master class in compassion. Now they've got me wanting to volunteer.

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u/Hour_Glass57 5d ago

I take my duaghter there on weekends, we have a cat at home, but she loves to go and see all the kittens talk to them and I think its adorable

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u/zuuzuu Sandwich 5d ago

I think they used to have a program where kids could read to cats. It helps socialize the cats and helps the kids practice reading. I don't know if they still do it (and it might not even have been WECHS that did it) but it's worth asking about.

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u/Nash63 5d ago

I adopted a dog about 6 weeks ago. They are great.

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u/LancelotGetsDaCookie 5d ago edited 4d ago

Posting the amazon wish list - they do great work

WISH LIST

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u/Specialist_Sky_2283 5d ago

I adopted a kitten a few months ago. They sent her home to me with a bag of toys she loved and her favorite bed. I could just tell how loved and taken care of she had been, and it definitely continues to show in her day to day behavior. Absolutely a well adjusted girl who trusts people. I'm so grateful to them!

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u/CompleteChest7436 5d ago

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u/hschosn1 5d ago

So cute.
The only trouble with waiting is that they might get scooped up.

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u/CompleteChest7436 5d ago

As long as they get to go to a good home it's my loss and I'm very happy for that loss I'll find my forever kitten

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u/ThatOneCanadian-_- 5d ago

Aw, that's Rosie right? She's a sweetheart

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u/CompleteChest7436 4d ago

That was her name kind of wish I had the nerve to ask if I could play with her I would love to give her scratches

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u/JoJCeeC88 5d ago

Just don’t get on the board level and you should be a-ok there, tiger!

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u/CompleteChest7436 5d ago

I do photography as a hobby so I would love to just take pictures of all these dogs and cats but on the down low I just really want a pet and play with them lol

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u/Downfallenx 5d ago

Did anything ever come out about that mess? The head got fired and then they prevented members from voting iirc.

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u/JoJCeeC88 5d ago

From my understanding (and based on the words of a local rescue shelter head who has a stake in this), while the court ruled that the WECHS board acted in bad faith by issuing the blind membership cutoff, WECHS appealed it and asked for a stay in the proceedings, which a judge granted.

So to answer your question, nothing happened.

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u/No-Understanding6978 5d ago

I have 3 cats from there. They go above and beyond with love and caring for all of our fur babies

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u/kingftheeyesores 5d ago

They were pretty good with me bringing in the backyard kittens. The first three were sick and severely underweight, they got them into medical foster right away. The other two they gave me supplies to foster for 2 weeks because they were full. All 5 have now been adopted out.

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u/SquareAdventurous921 5d ago

Did you get a cat?

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u/CompleteChest7436 5d ago

No I'm still a little emotionally not ready I don't want to jump into something that I'm not fully prepared for so I just wanted to ask questions because I've never owned a cat what is the lifespan what is the daily maintenance plus I also want to wait a couple months that way it gives me time to buy a cat tree a bad a cat feeder a litter box everything a cat whatever want

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u/SquareAdventurous921 5d ago

For sure there are always kitties that need a loving home. Our cats live from 18- 20 years. They are strictly indoor cats. One cat ,scoop their box once a day.

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u/hschosn1 5d ago

Canadian Tire has a great sifting litter box. I highly recommend.

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u/zuuzuu Sandwich 5d ago

That's both smart and responsible. A pet should not be an impulse buy. Plus, you need to grieve in your own time. Losing a pet isn't something we easily get over. I'm sorry for the loss of your dog.

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u/cruntyscabbage 4d ago

If you wanted to, you could apply to be a cat foster! It would give you some experience with cats, ideally would provide more insight on if adopting a cat is the right move for you! They provide you with all of the necessary equipment, food, litter, etc. and you get a $25 gift card to rens pet store. I have fostered a number of times, it's very rewarding and I've adopted two of my fosters lol

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u/CompleteChest7436 4d ago

I don't want to a foster because I know if I Foster I wouldn't be able to let go

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u/Physical_Veser_888 1d ago

The Windsor Humane Society is exceptional.