Grab a ‘Pup of Coffee’ and help animals in need at the humane society

Pick up a Pup of Coffee treat for your pet at The Barkery Stratford from now until May 25, where $2 from each treat sold will support the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth.

Hot drinks, cookies and coffee cup-shaped dog treats will be sold to support the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth (HSKWSP).

Hartman’s Coffee and Tea and the Barkery Stratford are selling special treats until May 25 and will also collect monetary donations and pet supplies like dog and cat food, treats, litter and pet accessories to stock up the humane society’s Pet Pantry.

The Barkery has Pup of Coffee cookies available for $3.25 each, with $2 of each purchase going towards the fundraiser. The store will also have a donation box for anyone looking to contribute financially to the regional humane society and will collect pet supplies.

“There are so many pets that need homes in their facilities and it is a huge cost to run them,” Heidi Rolleman, owner of the Barkery, said to the Times. “Any kind of donation is helpful and we do what we can with our resources here.”

Hartman’s Coffee and Tea will also sell coffee and cookies with proceeds supporting the Pup of Coffee fundraiser.

Rachael Kuntz, HSKWSP events and fundraising coordinator, said that even more local businesses are participating. Sweets by Jess is making the fundraising cookies for Hartman’s Coffee and Tea and Pup of Coffee was organized by Pawsitive Difference Professional Pet Care’s Christine Foster.

"Just to see so many local businesses in Stratford come together to support such a great cause and help animals in our care is really amazing to see. We love the support of our local community,” Kuntz said.

Fundraisers like Pup of Coffee and other donations keeps the humane society’s operations running. The organization does not receive any government funding.

"All of our outreach programs and other fundraising happens by the generosity of our community supporters so it's very needed,” Kuntz said. “There's always animals coming through our centre who need some extra love and care and we're happy to provide that into the community. The need is always great and we so appreciate all of our supporters." 

More information about the HSKWSP can be found online by visiting kwsphumane.ca.