Tag: Ottawa Humane Society
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.
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…
More than 40 animals to be spayed and neutered at the Ottawa Humane Society
The effort is in recognition of World Spay Day, an international event to raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets.
Ottawa Humane Society announces new President and CEO
The OHS Board of Directors has announced the successful candidate for the position of President & CEO. Sharon Miko, the current Director of Operations for the organization, begins the new role in mid-November.
After two years of Covid – Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run returns
The time of year has returned when pets take their humans for a fundraiser walk. The Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run returns.
Ottawa Humane Society experiencing historic wait times for foster homes
More than 40 animals are currently waiting for foster homes at the Ottawa Humane Society, and some have been waiting for more than a month.
Rising temperatures pose a danger to pets
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning residents that after a relatively mild June and early July, high temperatures are forecasted for Ottawa this week and pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars.
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.
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.
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.
Foster volunteers needed by the animals
Volunteers are needed at the Ottawa Humane Society to help the homeless pets find their forever homes.
We have a rabbit crisis in Ottawa
The Ottawa Humane Society is experiencing a large influx in their rabbit intake, with few homes willing to adopt them.
OHS warns that rising temperatures pose a danger to pets
High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society…