HSKWSP’s Bake for the Animals raises more than $10K

The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford Perth (HSKWSP) saw record participation from businesses on the Pastry Path as part of the Bake for the Animals Campaign, and raised lots of dough for animals in need.

The Bake for the Animals Campaign ran for all of February with either third-party fundraisers at businesses, schools and the greater community, or through local businesses participating in the Pastry Path. Those part of the Pastry Path, including Stratford’s the Barkery and the Livery Yard, sold treats supporting the regional humane society.

There were 16 total businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo, Stratford, Perth County and area participating in the Pastry Path, more than ever for the HSKWSP and twice the participating businesses from when the region’s Bake for the Animals campaign began.

"To those that participated in the Pastry Path, we hope you had a fun time stopping in at all of the businesses that supported us and enjoyed some treats along the way,” said Victor Dinh, manager of events and partnerships. “Huge thank you to those that made those purchases and to those businesses that supported us.”

Bake for the Animals raised more than $10,000 during its February 2026 campaign between sales from the Pastry Path and third-party bake sales within the community including Kitchener-Waterloo and schools in Dublin, Ont. and area.

"It's amazing to have people in all corners of the geography that the Humane Society services coming out and supporting us,” Dinh said.

Dinh said proceeds from the Bake for the Animals campaign will support animal care and finding forever homes for the animals in shelter. There will be a focus on preparing for kitten season with the warmer weather approaching and on programs like Spay Your Mama that assist with unplanned puppy and kitten litters.

"We've already had several litters of kittens born in our care from pregnant mothers that get brought in, so likely those funds will go directly towards helping those kittens receive medical care and then helping them find their homes as well,” he said.

More information about the humane society and its programming can be found online by visiting https://kwsphumane.ca.