Category: Pets & Animals
Another chapter from the Sultan family – life on a sanctuary farm
The warmer weather was so welcomed at our house. We basked in the spring sunshine and tried to wipe out the memory of months of freezing winter winds whipping across…
From suburbs to sanctuary: the tale of a family of 7 adjusting to farm life while sheltering animals in need
Ed Note: You may have read Jessica’s thought filled articles and comments previously in Stittsville Central. We are excited to present Jessica’s tales from the farm. This is the first chapter…
COMMENT: Problems being exposed in our parks and on pathways
(Photo: dogpoopsigns.com) With the Spring thaw starting, we have been receiving and hearing complaints about dog owners and their dog’s business. Okay you think its hidden in winter, but alas…
Rescue dogs and cats need your help – February is empties for paws month
Rescue dogs are personal in our house. Over the years, we have adopted a Short-haired German Pointer, an Australian Cattle Dog (red heeler), a Beagle and a Border Collie-Collie mix.…
Stittsville students ‘stun’ cat rescue with mass donation of supplies, funds
Photos via Jessica Sultan. Last spring, my then-Grade 6 daughter came home with a project from Stittsville Public School (SPS), titled the Pay it Forward Project. Launched by the four-person…
HIGH FIVE: Responsible Dog Owners of Canada clean up Shea Woods
(PHOTO: Dagmar VanBeselaere, Jennifer Harris and Scott Campbell at Saturday’s clean-up.) Responsible Dog Owners of Canada (RDOC) would like to thank all those who came out on Saturday to clean…
Stittsville dog park clean-up at Shea Woods on April 21
Responsible Dog Owners of Canada (RDOC) will join forces with Kathleen Edwards of Quitters Coffee Shop to host the Spring Dog Park Cleanup on Saturday April 21 from 9:00am-10:00am. RDOC…
Sacred Heart high school gives heads up about coyote sighting
Officials at Sacred Heart High School have alerted students and the community about a coyote seen along the Trans Canada Trail earlier today. We received a report that a coyote…
NOTEBOOK: Plastic bags and dog poop could be ok for green bin by next year
I hate writing about dog waste but I know it is a big issue for Stittsville residents. Under the current rules, dog owners are supposed to bring their doggie bags…
A NOTE FROM FINNEGAN: A dog says goodbye to Shea Woods
Earlier this month, this letter was posted at the treat tree in the Shea Woods… (Thanks to Olivia for the tip!)
UPDATE: Nukka’s surgery a success
Re: Family asks for community’s support to help their young dog (January 1, 2017) I just got the call from the vet, after 7+ hours of excruciating wait time during…
UPDATE: Nukka the dog’s surgery booked for January 23
Re: Family asks for community’s support to help their young dog (January 1, 2017) We have booked Nukka’s surgery. It will be on Tuesday, 23 January, 2018. Although recovery will…
LETTER: Dog walkers in Shea Woods need to take ownership of pet waste issue
(PHOTO: Roscoe the Boxer bolts through the Shea Woods. File photo / December 2017.) Irresponsible dog owners who neglect to pick up after their dogs is a chronic issue in…
You can now report sick and injured animals to 311
(Press release via City of Ottawa) Starting Friday, January 5, the City of Ottawa will handle calls about sick and injured animals and will take on responsibility for transporting them.…
LETTER: Family asks for community’s support to help their young dog
We are a family of seven – Mom, Dad, and five young children, ages 11, 9, 7, 6 and 4 – who, over the past year, have experienced both joy…