In the summer of 2025, our London community faced an urgent and heartbreaking situation. A sudden outbreak of Canine Parvovirus (CPV) in a local housing complex infected at least eight dogs in just nine days. Tragically, six of those pets did not survive.
This outbreak revealed a critical gap in our community: many pet owners lacked access to timely veterinary care, vaccinations, and diagnostic testing. Cost barriers, transportation challenges, and limited access to clinics left pets vulnerable – and put public and animal health at risk.
PAWS Canada responded immediately, mobilizing veterinary professionals to deliver an emergency, on-site pop-up clinic that provided testing and treatment to help contain the outbreak. While this rapid response helped address the immediate crisis, it also made one thing clear: too many families in London continue to struggle to access basic, preventive veterinary care.
Our mobile clinics:
Currently operating exclusively in London, Ontario, PAWS on the Go is designed to be scalable.
Veterinarian: EVAH
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Veterinarian: EVAH
Agency: Indwell
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Veterinarian: EVAH
Agency: TBD
East Village Animal Hospital is a nonprofit veterinary clinic providing accessible, affordable care for low-income pet owners and rescue partners across London, Kitchener, and Hamilton, with additional mobile clinic services reaching communities in Northern Ontario.
Are you a veterinarian with a mobile licence who would like to help bring care directly to vulnerable community members in Middlesex County, Hamilton, Brant County, or Waterloo Region?
We would love to hear from you.
Email us at: info@pawscanada.ca
Together, we can prevent disease outbreaks, protect animal and public health, and ensure every pet has access to the care they deserve.
Our mobile clinic provides low-cost veterinary care directly to residents of low-income housing and unhoused communities. If you’d like to offer accessible pet care to the people you serve, we welcome requests from eligible locations: Middlesex County, Hamilton Area, Waterloo Region, and Brant County.
Email us at: info@pawscanada.ca
Volunteer remotely or in person
Corporate & small business sponsorships
Donate (link to Ways to Give page)
Monthly Giving is what makes our programs possible. For the cost of a cup of coffee, each month you can make a difference in the life of an animal that otherwise wouldn’t receive care.
In-kind support
Would you like to donate cat and dog supplies to the households accessing our mobile clinic? We welcome donations of doggy bags, treats, toys, and food. For more information contact us directly.
Partner with us: info@pawscanada.ca
Volunteer with us: Send resume to volunteer@pawscanada.ca
