Category: Pets & Animals
Protect your dogs and cats – take caution during a cold snap – Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the danger cold weather can pose to your pets — especially cats allowed to roam outdoors…
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind celebrates 40 years – rewarding opportunity to home a future guide dog
This service organization celebrated 40 years of providing qualified guide dogs to those who are visually impaired or blind by matching Canadians with their new best friend.
Stittsville author publishes children’s book featuring stories of Panda the dog
Stittsville resident Lynne McKenzie has written a book (with her dog Panda) called It’s Me, Panda! The book features stories about Panda’s adventures at home and in the neighbourhood.
The air was filled with Christmas spirit at Goulbourn Museum’s old-fashioned market
Thanks to the volunteers who worked so hard, local businesses and individuals who generously donated to the event, Museum staff say “it was a roaring success”.
Stittsville Lions Club – annual fundraisers and a call for volunteers
Since Village Square Park opened on September 7, 1996, the Stittsville District Lions Club have been placing lights on the trees in the park every holiday season since that time. It is a community project bringing the holiday spirit to the Park…
The compassionate care of legendary family dog Riley Ryan from our Carp Veterinarian
Dr. Cochran is a Veterinarian at the West Carleton Animal Hospital in Carp, Ontario. He had been Riley’s Vet for some time now, and he guided us through the last months and days as Riley’s health issues became more apparent.
More than 90 cats admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society creating additional strain
The cats came from a number of sources such as owners who could no longer care for their pet, cats who were found lost and alone, and nursing mothers with newborn kittens.
Ottawa Humane Society urges pet owners to brace for a hot week
The Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet owners to stay vigilant to protect their pets from the heat. Do not leave your pets unattended in a vehicle for any length of time.
Your feedback is requested by OHS to plan for the next five years putting people and pets first
The rising cost of living has caused more pet owners to surrender their pets to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). The OHS’s draft Strategic Plan includes exploring the possibility of opening a new veterinary clinic…
Important wetlands now protected by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s protected new property is a hidden gem of great ecological significance and home to a diverse range of plant, butterfly, bird, amphibian, reptile, and mammal species, including 16 species at risk.
Protect your pets from fireworks
The OHS recommends pet owners take precautions to protect their pet during Canada Day festivities. Securing your pet in a place protected from the noise, like a bathroom, basement or a crate padded with blankets will help keep them calm.
Local Nonprofit Rare Republic Canada Shuts Down
Rare Republic Canada, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising money and awareness for endangered species is officially shutting down today.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower focuses his community notes on a number of events, including the upcoming Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on June 17 and an opportunity to meet and hear Collinda Joseph…
Protecting our Wetlands – Stittsville June 8th meeting
Where, however, was this concern during the last number of years when Goulbourn’s wetlands were turned into municipal drains to support development, along with the regular trapping and killing of beavers?
Ottawa Humane Society warns pet owners of increased danger to pets left in cars as temperatures rise
Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with the windows left open. Pets can quickly overheat, leading to brain damage and even death…