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Ottawa Humane Society President & CEO Inducted Into Order of Ottawa

The Ottawa Humane Society is proud to announce Bruce Roney, OHS President & CEO, has been inducted into the Order of Ottawa.

Bruce has served as the President & CEO of the OHS since 2000 and is a champion for animal welfare in Ottawa, provincially and nationally.

Nov 05, 2020

Meet Judy: War Hero, Prisoner of War — and an English Pointer

Judy, an English pointer, was born in Shanghai in 1936, in the lead up to the Second World War. She became a mascot on the gunboat HMS Grasshopper stationed at Singapore. When the Japanese took Singapore in early 1942, Grasshopper headed for safer waters, but before the gunboat could reach safety, Japanese bombers attacked and sunk her.

Nov 05, 2020

Managing in a Pandemic

Last week, I told you about some changes the OHS has had to put into place since COVID-19 hit in March: our overriding concern for the safety of our staff and preserving essential services — the absolute necessity to be able to care for animals in distress.

Oct 29, 2020

Championing Animal Welfare

The Order of Ottawa recognizes outstanding citizens of Ottawa for their contributions to many areas of city life. It’s with great pride that I announce that OHS President & CEO, Bruce Roney, was inducted into the Order of Ottawa last week. Now, as Chief Veterinarian at the OHS, I have worked with Bruce for 14 years and I have seen first-hand the difference he’s made for Ottawa’s animals, and how he has helped others do great things.

Oct 22, 2020

Cat with Gunshot Wound Rushed to the Ottawa Humane Society

Last week, a one-year-old, orange tabby cat who was shot in the face was rushed to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS).

A good Samaritan found the cat (named Gulliver by the OHS) in Larose Forest in terrible condition — Gulliver had been shot in the face.

Oct 16, 2020

Caring for the Special Ones

Since COVID-19 hit in March, our overriding concerns have been the safety of our staff and preserving essential services, specifically the absolute necessity for the Ottawa Humane Society to be able to care for animals in distress.

Oct 15, 2020

Thanksgiving and giving thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope to make the holiday a little more than a day off work with a big meal. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what I have and to be grateful. And that’s a good thing to do.

Oct 08, 2020

Are You Prepared?

You may not track these kinds of things the way I do, but today is the first day of National Animal Safety and Protection Month. With COVID cases back on the rise, there’s never been a better time to talk about keeping your family safe, including the animals in your family.

Oct 01, 2020

Protecting the Rescues from the Rescuers

When I started working for the Ottawa Humane Society 20 years ago, there were only a handful of local rescue groups. Since then, in Ottawa and across North America, the number has risen exponentially. Most do wonderful work and are essential parts in the animal welfare services structure in their communities. Unfortunately, a small minority are not.

Sep 24, 2020

The End of Fur?

I listen to CBC almost exclusively when I drive. In the morass of bad news, from time to time, there is something that gives me hope. Just a few days ago, there was a segment on the last fur auction in Canada. Apparently, there used to be several very large auctions in Canada, but these have dwindled to just one — and this one isn’t doing very well.

Sep 17, 2020