2006
Council urged to ban body-gripping traps
(reprinted from the Guelph Mercury - December 30, 2006)Call comes after city woman's dog killed in trap near walking trail
HWC helps United Way in Burlington - December 12, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control donated a gift basket to the Burlington Animal Shelter office to help support their United Way campaign
Man pleads guilty for trapping raccoons
(press release from the Ontario SPCA - December 6, 2006)Carlo Panacci, 42, of Thornhill, Ontario pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto West on December 1, 2006 to two counts under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act for failing to inspect live-holding traps at least once a day and causing wildlife unnecessary suffering
HWC President Interviewed on AM 640
Humane Wildlife Control Makes Presentation to "Junior Vet Club" - November 11, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control helped over 60 "junior vets" learn about urban wildlife
HWC Supports Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - November 9, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's "Hamilton Auction for the Cure"
A No-Mouse House
(reprinted from the Hamilton Spectator - November 4, 2007)Keep these tiny invaders from inviting themselves in
Halloween fright night gives the bat a bad rap
(reprinted from the Hamilton Spectator - October 30, 2006)Pity the bat. All summer long it flies about, helpfully scrubbing the sky of bugs we don’t want around, consuming them by the thousands.
Letter to the Editor re. Skunk Rabies
(reprinted from the Montreal Chronicle - October 24, 2006)The two men who pushed the skunk off the road should be commended for trying to save the animal’s life as well as for exercising caution when dealing with wildlife that appears to be sick
Humane Wildlife Control Makes Donation to Niagara Falls Humane Society Book Sale - October 22, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control staff collected 346 books to donate to the Niagara Falls Humane Society's book sale
HWC Sponsors Burlington Animal Shelter / Animal Aid Open House & "Howl-O-Ween Pawty" - October 21, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the first annual Open House and Howl-O-Ween Pawty
Rabid Bat Found in Simcoe
(reprinted from Simcoe Regional News - October 18, 2006)A bat found in Simcoe has tested positive for rabies and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning area residents to take precautions agains contracting the disease.
Fern Hill School 1, prowling owl nil
(reprinted from the Burlington Post - Sept. 27, 2006)It was likely trying to score some mice during a night of hunting but instead the Great-Horned Owl ended up scoring on a soccer net.
HWC Supports 17th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon for the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA - September 10, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the 17th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon
Smelly Intruder Nabbed in School
(reprinted from the Burlington Post - Sept. 8, 2006)A nine-kilogram skunk perhaps seeking a little exercise, or an early tour of the nearly completed Alexander's Public School, is no longer setting up house in its gymnasium .
Bats Take Over Attic
(reprinted from the K-W Record - August 31, 2006)Colony in house annoying, smelly and potentially a health risk
Humane Wildlife Control President Wrestles with a Giant Rat
(reprinted from the Hamilton Spectator - August 22, 2006)There is always a feeling of relief when the pest control guy shows up
HWC Sponsors Fort Erie Humane Society Golf Tournament - August 19, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Fort Erie SPCA Golf Tournament, held at the Rio Vista Golf Course
HWC Participates in K-W Humane Society "Animaniacs Camp" - August 18, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control participated in the K-W Humane Society's "Animaniacs" Kids Camp
News - HWC Distributes Peanut-Free "Bear Paws" Cookies from Dare Foods at Events
Dare Foods has donated a new peanut-free cookie called "Bear Paws" that will be distributed by Humane Wildlife Control at SPCA summer camps and other events
Press Release - Humane Societies & SPCA's Educate Children About Urban Wildlife - August 14, 2006
Activity Book helps kids learn about animals through fun
Rabid Bat Found in Baby's Room
(reprinted from Toronto Star - August 9, 2006)Infant getting shots as preventative measure
Beware of the bats; Forget Batman, these creatures are best left alone and can pack a nasty, infectious bite
(reprinted from St. Catharines Standard - August 4, 2006)They eat mosquitoes and we smile. They're kind of funny-looking, if you don't look too close at their teeth.
Press Release - August Brings Increased Risk for Rabies - July 31, 2006
As bat season begins in Ontario, risk of rabies increases
HWC Makes Presentation at Niagara Falls Humane Society's "Animaniacs Camp" - July 14, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control made a presentation about urban wildlife to the Niagara Falls Humane Society's "Animaniacs Camp"
Humane Wildlife Control Sponsors Burlington Animal Shelter Open House - June 24, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Burlington Animal Shelter Open House
HWC Sponsors Cambridge Humane Society "Poochie Power Walk" - June 17, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Cambridge & District Humane Society "Poochie Power Walk"
Humane Wildlife Control Sponsors Ottawa Humane Society Golf Tournament - June 15, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control was a proud sponsor of the Ottawa Humane Society's Golf Tournament
HWC Sponsors Guelph Event for Humane Education Funding - June 12, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control was a proud sponsor of the Guelph Humane Society's Golf Tournament
Dealing with Skunks
(reprinted from Cambridge Times - June 8, 2006)Skunks are stinky business
Humane Wildlife Control Sponsors London Humane Society "Bark in the Park Walk-a-thon" - June 4, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the London Humane Society "Bark in the Park Walk-a-thon"
Reeking Havoc - Beware of Skunks
(reprinted from Harrowsmith Country Life magazine - June 2006)Skunks don't mind co-existing with humans, especially when we make it so convenient for them
Raccoon found with can stuck on head - May 31, 2006
Raccoon's plight had everyone shaking their heads
HWC Sponsors K-W Humane Society "Wiggle Waggle Walkathon" - May 28, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society "Wiggle Waggle Walkathon"
Council urged to ban body-gripping traps
(reprinted from the Guelph Mercury - December 30, 2006)Call comes after city woman's dog killed in trap near walking trail
HWC helps United Way in Burlington - December 12, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control donated a gift basket to the Burlington Animal Shelter office to help support their United Way campaign
Man pleads guilty for trapping raccoons
(press release from the Ontario SPCA - December 6, 2006)Carlo Panacci, 42, of Thornhill, Ontario pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice, Toronto West on December 1, 2006 to two counts under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act for failing to inspect live-holding traps at least once a day and causing wildlife unnecessary suffering
HWC President Interviewed on AM 640
Humane Wildlife Control Makes Presentation to "Junior Vet Club" - November 11, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control helped over 60 "junior vets" learn about urban wildlife
HWC Supports Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - November 9, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's "Hamilton Auction for the Cure"
A No-Mouse House
(reprinted from the Hamilton Spectator - November 4, 2007)Keep these tiny invaders from inviting themselves in
Halloween fright night gives the bat a bad rap
(reprinted from the Hamilton Spectator - October 30, 2006)Pity the bat. All summer long it flies about, helpfully scrubbing the sky of bugs we don’t want around, consuming them by the thousands.
Letter to the Editor re. Skunk Rabies
(reprinted from the Montreal Chronicle - October 24, 2006)The two men who pushed the skunk off the road should be commended for trying to save the animal’s life as well as for exercising caution when dealing with wildlife that appears to be sick
Humane Wildlife Control Makes Donation to Niagara Falls Humane Society Book Sale - October 22, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control staff collected 346 books to donate to the Niagara Falls Humane Society's book sale
HWC Sponsors Burlington Animal Shelter / Animal Aid Open House & "Howl-O-Ween Pawty" - October 21, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the first annual Open House and Howl-O-Ween Pawty
Rabid Bat Found in Simcoe
(reprinted from Simcoe Regional News - October 18, 2006)A bat found in Simcoe has tested positive for rabies and the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit is warning area residents to take precautions agains contracting the disease.
Fern Hill School 1, prowling owl nil
(reprinted from the Burlington Post - Sept. 27, 2006)It was likely trying to score some mice during a night of hunting but instead the Great-Horned Owl ended up scoring on a soccer net.
HWC Supports 17th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon for the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA - September 10, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the 17th Annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon
Smelly Intruder Nabbed in School
(reprinted from the Burlington Post - Sept. 8, 2006)A nine-kilogram skunk perhaps seeking a little exercise, or an early tour of the nearly completed Alexander's Public School, is no longer setting up house in its gymnasium .
Bats Take Over Attic
(reprinted from the K-W Record - August 31, 2006)Colony in house annoying, smelly and potentially a health risk
Humane Wildlife Control President Wrestles with a Giant Rat
(reprinted from the Hamilton Spectator - August 22, 2006)There is always a feeling of relief when the pest control guy shows up
HWC Sponsors Fort Erie Humane Society Golf Tournament - August 19, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Fort Erie SPCA Golf Tournament, held at the Rio Vista Golf Course
HWC Participates in K-W Humane Society "Animaniacs Camp" - August 18, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control participated in the K-W Humane Society's "Animaniacs" Kids Camp
News - HWC Distributes Peanut-Free "Bear Paws" Cookies from Dare Foods at Events
Dare Foods has donated a new peanut-free cookie called "Bear Paws" that will be distributed by Humane Wildlife Control at SPCA summer camps and other events
Press Release - Humane Societies & SPCA's Educate Children About Urban Wildlife - August 14, 2006
Activity Book helps kids learn about animals through fun
Rabid Bat Found in Baby's Room
(reprinted from Toronto Star - August 9, 2006)Infant getting shots as preventative measure
Beware of the bats; Forget Batman, these creatures are best left alone and can pack a nasty, infectious bite
(reprinted from St. Catharines Standard - August 4, 2006)They eat mosquitoes and we smile. They're kind of funny-looking, if you don't look too close at their teeth.
Press Release - August Brings Increased Risk for Rabies - July 31, 2006
As bat season begins in Ontario, risk of rabies increases
HWC Makes Presentation at Niagara Falls Humane Society's "Animaniacs Camp" - July 14, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control made a presentation about urban wildlife to the Niagara Falls Humane Society's "Animaniacs Camp"
Humane Wildlife Control Sponsors Burlington Animal Shelter Open House - June 24, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Burlington Animal Shelter Open House
HWC Sponsors Cambridge Humane Society "Poochie Power Walk" - June 17, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the Cambridge & District Humane Society "Poochie Power Walk"
Humane Wildlife Control Sponsors Ottawa Humane Society Golf Tournament - June 15, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control was a proud sponsor of the Ottawa Humane Society's Golf Tournament
HWC Sponsors Guelph Event for Humane Education Funding - June 12, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control was a proud sponsor of the Guelph Humane Society's Golf Tournament
Dealing with Skunks
(reprinted from Cambridge Times - June 8, 2006)Skunks are stinky business
Humane Wildlife Control Sponsors London Humane Society "Bark in the Park Walk-a-thon" - June 4, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control sponsored the London Humane Society "Bark in the Park Walk-a-thon"
Reeking Havoc - Beware of Skunks
(reprinted from Harrowsmith Country Life magazine - June 2006)Skunks don't mind co-existing with humans, especially when we make it so convenient for them
Raccoon found with can stuck on head - May 31, 2006
Raccoon's plight had everyone shaking their heads
Humane Wildlife Control make presentation in Stratford on dangers of bats - May 17, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control was invited on May 17, 2006 by the Perth District Health Unit to make a presentation in Stratford, Ontario on the biology and breeding cycle of bats and how to prevent them from entering your home.
Humane Wildlife Control participates in Niagara Falls Humane Society "Wiggle Waggle Walkathon" - May 7, 2006
Humane Wildlife Control participated in the Niagara Falls Humane Society "Wiggle Waggle Walkathon"
Experts on bats coming to Stratford
(News Release from the Perth District Health Unit - May 5, 2006)Experts Bill Dowd and Mark Rouble from Humane Wildlife Control Inc. are coming to Stratford to discuss the biology and breeding cycle of bats, and how to prevent bats from entering your home
"Dirty Jobs" - A Feature on Humane Wildlife Control
(reprinted from Hamilton-Halton Biz magazine - Spring 2006)Who you gonna call when you need help?
Humane Wildlife Control participates in "Elephant Waltz" Fundraiser for Cambridge & District Humane Society - April 22, 2006
Several staff and their families attended the 2006 Elephant Waltz Fundraiser for the Cambridge & District Humane Society
Humane Wildlife Control Staff Support Hamilton/Burlington SPCA - April 8, 2006
Fourteen staff and family representing Humane Wildlife Control Inc. participated in the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA's 4th Annual Pins for Pets Bowl-a-thon
Press Release - Raccoon and Squirrel Babies Found in Attics - March 16, 2006
Many homeowners surprised to find new additions to family
Homeowners beware: critters heading your way
(reprinted from the Hamilton Spectator - February 3, 2006)They don’t even bother to knock. Birds, bats, skunks, squirrels and raccoons — urban wildlife invaders are making their way into our homes
Press Release - Early Breeding Season - February 2, 2006
Homeowners can expect noisy house guests sooner