Category: Pets & Animals
Ottawa Wiggled for Homeless Animals — Humane Society Says Thank You
More than 1,400 people registered for the Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run held on Sunday, September 29th…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower invites residents to the commemorative naming ceremony for the Alfred H. McCoy Park on October 5th at 11:00am at 73 West Ridge Drive…
Mother Nature disrupts the sunflower season at Sultan Farm and Sanctuary
With the rainy summer, much of the sunflower field soil has been left sodden with pooled water still lying in the field so sadly the Sultan’s made the decision to close their field for this season.
Biscuits & Purrs Cat Rescue captured hearts at Wildpine Residence
(Alessa Fiorenza holds Ollie, the 3-month old kitten she adopted at the Biscuits and Purrs Cat Rescue event at Wildpine Residence on August 8th. Photo: Alessa Fiorenza / Feature: Stittsville…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the long weekend behind us, Councillor Gower sharing community information on upcoming meetings, news and events in the Stittsville community.
Surge of cats prompts call for action – Ottawa Humane Society
Last weekend, the OHS received an influx of close to 90 cats including 40 kittens transferred from another animal welfare organization…
Stittsville Lions and Wellings of Stittsville continue to make a difference – meet Hero and Lise-Marie
When Lise-Marie experiences a seizure, her head falls forward and her speech becomes barely audible and jumbled. Most bystanders wouldn’t notice this, but Hero does and his training quickly takes over…
Heat spike poses a danger to Ottawa’s pets
“Dogs die in hot cars,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with windows open…
Take caution outdoors to avoid pet emergencies, Ottawa Humane Society urges
The Ottawa Humane Society is reminding pet owners to be vigilant when taking their pets outdoors. If a pet consumes an unknown substance, seeking immediate veterinary care…
40th annual Dollars for Dogs walk raises funds for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984 to provide professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired…
Cats allowed to roam – the harsh reality in words from a local rescuer
Janice Richard grew up in Stittsville, now living nearby, and is an independent trapper and rescuer of cats. Janice was the lead rescuer for Furry Tales in finding Athena – the cat that escaped at the Ottawa airport. She has a strong message to share…
Take precautions to avoid this pest – the Blacklegged Tick
Stittsville is currently included in the high-risk area for ticks and Lyme disease. It is strongly recommended that you (and your pets) take every precaution to avoid ticks and the possibility of contracting Lyme disease.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor is providing information on the problems and reports of unleashed dogs and aggressive behaviour towards other dogs or people and the action he is addressing to strengthen the rules.
What’s happening at the Stittsville Library in February
There are many programs to enjoy at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library in February. From learning about rabbits, meditative art, tech talk, cooking and an interactive session on writing.
Off-leash and on-leash dog parks in Stittsville – a complicated issue
Dog parks are a feasible option for satisfying the physical and social interaction needs of dogs and their owners, while providing separation for non-dog owners who may be offended by dogs. However, minimizing the issues commonly found with dog parks…