On International Women’s Day, I think about all of the great women who have contributed to the animal welfare movement — fromJane Goodall of course, the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, to Dr. Lila Miller, the mother of shelter medicine. Many great female leaders have forged the path, to make our communities better places for the animals we share our world with, and we owe them a debt of gratitude.
Tickets are now available for the Ottawa Humane Society’s For the Love of Animals Lottery.
The grand prize is a brand new 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback Luxury SUV by Audi West Ottawa, with other great early bird prizes like a home gym bundle and a cash prizes. Ticket purchasers will also be able to purchase tickets for a 50/50 draw.
Applications are open for the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) board of directors until March 31, 2023. The OHS is recruiting for two board positions that will become vacant in September 2023.
The board of directors is crucial to the work of the OHS, providing oversight for the organization to be successful in being a community leader for animal welfare, creating opportunities for young people to learn about animals and compassion, and providing a safe haven for Ottawa’s homeless animals.
Today, we celebrated World Spay Day. I had the honour of helping to provide spay/neuter surgeries to animals in the care of some of our local partners. Thanks to the incredible support from our community, at the OHS clinic, we spayed/neutered 34 cats, 3 dogs and 3 rabbits in need.
It’s a question that comes up often: what would make someone surrender their pet to the OHS?
Surrender sounds like a scary thing, doesn’t it? It sounds like giving up, failing, or even leaving the pet behind — but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
It may be surprising, but the decision to surrender a pet is often made out of love. Imagine these situations:
I’ve said it before, but Ottawa is full of generous people who care and give to animals in need. There are a few ways that people show their support. Some make a gift whenever they are able. Others donate monthly. Younger people might run a lemonade stand or host an event at their school for the animals.
“If we look at the diversity situation today and want to change it, we have to present opportunities to learn about the field and remove the barriers to joining it… We have to let people know they are welcome in the profession.”
Dr. Lila Miller on encouraging more BIPOC to join the veterinary field
As the temperature is predicted to plummet tonight and remain cold throughout Friday, the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets — especially cats allowed to roam outdoors.
The OHS is encouraging members of the public who find stray cats in the cold to contact 613-725-3166 ext. 221 to ensure the cat can return home safely or to arrange for the cat to be brought to the OHS. If a cat is in danger, call Ottawa By-law Services at 3-1-1.
I’m thrilled to announce that last week, we welcomed a dog from Iqaluit into our care and two more arrived yesterday. We work with our partner in Iqaluit to give these dogs a second chance in Ottawa.
In their hometown, these dogs faced an uncertain future. Resources were not available to provide them with the veterinary support they need, and it is likely it would have been very difficult for them to have found a forever home.
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