Meet Ophelia — graceful, thoughtful, and quietly brave.
Ophelia arrived at the shelter alongside her four siblings after a very rough beginning. All of them were emaciated, sick, and in urgent need of care. Despite her difficult start, Ophelia has shown incredible resilience and has grown into a gentle, observant, and affectionate young pup with a calm curiosity about the world around her.
Now healthy and thriving, Ophelia is beginning to enjoy all the little joys of puppyhood. She loves exploring new spaces, watching everything with bright, thoughtful eyes, and warming up with soft affection once she feels safe. While she may be a bit more reserved at first, her sweetness shines through as she builds trust — and when she does, she forms deep, loving bonds.
Ophelia is looking for a patient, nurturing home that will help her continue to grow in confidence and show her what it means to feel truly secure. She’ll do best with gentle guidance, routine, and plenty of positive reinforcement as she learns the ropes.
If you’re searching for a tender-hearted, resilient, and deeply endearing companion, Ophelia is ready to find her forever family.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE: 31 lbs. and still growing!
HOME TYPE: Any!
CHILDREN: Yes – Potentially compatible with children
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS: Yes – Cats potentially compatible with slow, proper introduction
OTHER DOGS: Yes – Dogs potentially compatible
ACTIVITY / ENERGY LEVEL: High; will need plenty of daily exercise, enrichment, and mental stimulation
HUMAN COMPATIBILITY: First-time dog owner possible
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS / NEEDS: At least three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, and manners
**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.
If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.
Meet Ophelia — graceful, thoughtful, and quietly brave.
Ophelia arrived at the shelter alongside her four siblings after a very rough beginning. All of them were emaciated, sick, and in urgent need of care. Despite her difficult start, Ophelia has shown incredible resilience and has grown into a gentle, observant, and affectionate young pup with a calm curiosity about the world around her.
Now healthy and thriving, Ophelia is beginning to enjoy all the little joys of puppyhood. She loves exploring new spaces, watching everything with bright, thoughtful eyes, and warming up with soft affection once she feels safe. While she may be a bit more reserved at first, her sweetness shines through as she builds trust — and when she does, she forms deep, loving bonds.
Ophelia is looking for a patient, nurturing home that will help her continue to grow in confidence and show her what it means to feel truly secure. She’ll do best with gentle guidance, routine, and plenty of positive reinforcement as she learns the ropes.
If you’re searching for a tender-hearted, resilient, and deeply endearing companion, Ophelia is ready to find her forever family.
IN-SHELTER NOTES & IDEAL HOME
SIZE: 31 lbs. and still growing!
HOME TYPE: Any!
CHILDREN: Yes – Potentially compatible with children
CATS & SMALL ANIMALS: Yes – Cats potentially compatible with slow, proper introduction
OTHER DOGS: Yes – Dogs potentially compatible
ACTIVITY / ENERGY LEVEL: High; will need plenty of daily exercise, enrichment, and mental stimulation
HUMAN COMPATIBILITY: First-time dog owner possible
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS / NEEDS: At least three in-person training sessions to work on socialization, basic training, and manners
**Please remember that animals are coming back from foster care to the centres for their meet and greets. They will be experiencing a new environment and meeting new people, which means they may not exhibit the same behaviours they did in their foster videos or while in foster care.
If you are viewing this through 24PetConnect by PetPlace or Adopt-A-Pet, please visit our website https://kwsphumane.ca/adopt/process to submit an application. Any applications submitted outside of www.kwsphumane.ca may not be received.
*Please note that walk-in appointments are welcomed and encouraged, and will be prioritized over online applications.
Come into the Centre and if you see a pet you like, you are able to do a "Meet and Greet" with that pet. Spend some time in alone with the pet or take a dog out for a short walk. If you are still interested in adopting the pet you can meet with one of our Adoption Counsellors who will have you fill out and application and will ask you some questions about the environment in which you live. If you seem like a wonderful match and your environment meets the needs of the pet then your application should be approved!
*Please note that walk-in appointments are welcomed and encouraged, and will be prioritized over online applications.
Come into the Centre and if you see a pet you like, you are able to do a "Meet and Greet" with that pet. Spend some time in alone with the pet or take a dog out for a short walk. If you are still interested in adopting the pet you can meet with one of our Adoption Counsellors who will have you fill out and application and will ask you some questions about the environment in which you live. If you seem like a wonderful match and your environment meets the needs of the pet then your application should be approved!
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Stratford Perth Humane Society
125 Griffith Road, Stratford, ON N5A 6S4
We are closed for all statutory and civic holidays
We are closed the last Wednesday of each month from 9am-1pm for staff training
More about this shelter
As one of the largest humane societies in Ontario, we currently operate two animal shelters to support people and pets in our communities. The Stratford Perth Humane Society supports Perth County, while the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society supports Waterloo Region (less Cambridge) and began serving the community in 1927.
As one of the largest humane societies in Ontario, we currently operate two animal shelters to support people and pets in our communities. The Stratford Perth Humane Society supports Perth County, while the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society supports Waterloo Region (less Cambridge) and began serving the community in 1927.
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