Latest News - Ottawa Humane Society

Your Dog is Going to Miss You, and That’s a Problem

There is a joke circulating on the internet that with so many people at home during the crisis, the dogs think we have quit our jobs to spend more time with them. The cats think we were fired like the losers they always thought we were. It may not be entirely fair to cats, but it’s pretty funny anyway. My cat Gracie, the cat who must be obeyed, would like nothing more than for me to stay home to pet her all day — at least for the brief periods when she isn’t sleeping.

May 28, 2020

Increased Danger to Pets Left Alone in Cars as Temperature Soars: Ottawa Humane Society

Extremely hot temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a huge danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS).

May 27, 2020

The Canadian Dream

I always listen to CBC when I’m driving. Last week one of the segments was checking in on Canadians across the country amid the pandemic, some famous, and some just regular Canadians. One gentleman — a newcomer to Canada — was a restaurant owner. He had closed his restaurant, but was continuing to prepare and distribute 300 meals a day to front line workers.

May 21, 2020

The Ottawa Humane Society is Reminding People to Leave Healthy Wildlife Alone

The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is asking community members to keep their distance from wildlife spotted in their neighbourhood. While animals are in their mating season, they may seem more prevalent outdoors, but that does not mean they are in need of help.

May 14, 2020

Bringing Back the Happiest Moments

There are many aspects of working at the Ottawa Humane Society that are rewarding, the things that make me happy and make all the work and worry worthwhile.

The happiest moment here at the OHS is when we find a forever home for an animal, a home that is the perfect match, one where she will be loved and cared for.

May 14, 2020

Finding a Balance

Throughout this crisis, like I am sure you have, the Ottawa Humane Society been trying to find a balance between over- and under-reacting in our decision-making. Small decisions can have big consequences. Information and the reality of this situation has changed frequently and it has been a challenge to adjust our plans to keep up.

May 07, 2020

Ottawa Humane Society Begins Offering Appointment-Based Adoptions

The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has begun offering physically distanced, appointment-based adoptions in an effort to rehome some of the animals currently in its care.

Adopters will be able to look at the pets available on the OHS website and submit an application online.

May 05, 2020

All Pets are Therapy Animals

This is perhaps a little-known fact, but today is National Therapy Animal Day. I think this year, this day is particularly relevant, because during this crisis, those of us with pets have recognized that every day is National Therapy Animal Day.

Apr 30, 2020

Images of Love: Our Foster Volunteers

I have had the honour of working with volunteers in every job in my career. People who donate their time and their talent are a special breed and the Ottawa Humane Society’s volunteers are among the very best. This week is National Volunteer Week, and though we have had to adapt or postpone the offerings for this year, we are no less grateful for their tremendous contribution.

Apr 23, 2020

Pets and Our New Families

“…. last night, I thought, ‘what is a family, anyway?’ They’re just people who make you feel less alone… and really loved.”

Mary Richards, The Mary Tyler Moore Show

You may not be old enough to remember the Mary Tyler Moore Show, even in reruns, but I certainly do.

Apr 16, 2020