Category: Pets & Animals
Damian Piper gives a voice to Ottawa’s beavers
While on assignment for The Fulcrum, the University of Ottawa’s English language newspaper, Damian was intrigued by a story about the City of Ottawa’s practice of killing beavers.
Ottawa Humane Society facing mounting costs as power outage drags on
The Ottawa Humane Society has been without power since Saturday’s storm. In addition to repairing damages to the building and property, the OHS is taking on substantial costs in fuel.
As temperatures continue to rise – serious danger to pets left in cars
High temperatures pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society.
Residents warned of tick high risk areas – 2022 province-wide map
Entomologists have indicated that with the milder winters being experienced over the past decade, allow the ticks to survive the season and they are moving further eastward.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The City of Ottawa and the CRT Developments (Claridge, Richcraft and Tamarack) reached an agreement to purchase five hectares of Shea Woods.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On April 27 via Zoom, Stittsville residents will have the opportunity to view and provide feedback on the Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan .
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The importance of the extension of Robert Grant Avenue is explained by Councillor Gower in this week’s update.
Free ‘Save our Pets’ decals inform firefighters of pets in a home
Unlike the older stickers, these new decals are vinyl and can be removed and replaced easily when your pet’s information requires updating.
OHS webinar series: Learn how to keep your pets happy
The Ottawa Humane Society is greatly looking forward to hosting renowned animal behaviour specialist, Zazie Todd, PhD, for a webinar series on the science of making pets happy.
Join in the annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count
The annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count is coming up on December 18th. You could contribute to North America’s longest-running community science project, just by watching your bird feeder.
Ottawa Humane Society Warns Against Cold Weather Dangers to Pets
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets.
The HolliBell Foundation focuses third year on making spays, neuters more affordable
The HolliBell Foundation spent 2021 focusing on supporting families and rescues to get affordable spay and neuter services.
Stittsville photographer creates local wildlife calendar in support of Stittsville Food Bank
Stittsville photographer, Jacinta Cillis-Asquith has created a 2022 calendar highlighting beautifully the many species of local wildlife who have habitats in and around the Stittsville.
Stittsville author Barbara Robson shares story of ‘Alex in Amberwood’ in new children’s book
Barbara Robson has now written a children’s book, “Alex in Amberwood”, with charming and witty illustrations created by Christina Bugatsch.
Nature right on our doorstep – October’s observations by Jessie Lozanski
What’s happening with some of the flora and fauna in Stittsville’s ecosystems. Follow along and use this as inspiration to get out in our natural community!