Ottawa Humane Society

  • Must Read: Another Step Forward in Keeping Animals and Their People SAFE
    on February 13, 2025 at 8:35 pm

    People will endure the weight of incredible hardships for the sake of others — including their pets. At our pet food bank, some pet owners share that they would choose to feed their pets before feeding themselves. With much of our work at the OHS, our goal is to make sure that pets can stay... […]

  • Too Few People Know This…
    on January 24, 2025 at 7:34 pm

    There is nothing wrong with giving up your pet to the OHS, another reputable animal shelter or someone who is ready to take on responsibility of the pet. Life happens, situations change and sometimes we are no longer in a position to give an animal the care and attention they need. The most loving […]

  • Makings of a Leader
    on January 16, 2025 at 2:21 pm

    Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the incoming US president’s alarming comments about our country have had me thinking a lot about leadership. Specifically, the increased leadership role that charities hold in times of crisis. As Canadian leadership enters uncertain territory and we face greater […]

  • Why 2025 Will Be Unstoppable for the Animals
    on December 31, 2024 at 7:04 pm

    In the very first week of 2024, I wrote: Between the worries of pet owners who are concerned that finances may drive them and their pets apart, Ontario struggling to provide effective protections against animal cruelty and neglect, and surges of pets in need arriving at the OHS, it’s easy to be […]

  • The Reality of a Shelter on Christmas
    on December 24, 2024 at 7:39 pm

    The beginning of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day this year. Tomorrow will be a great day of celebrations and gathering for many, and at the Ottawa Humane Society, our team will be here for the animals. I am endlessly grateful for our incredible team — our staff and volunteers […]

  • Increasing Need on Both Ends of the Leash
    on December 19, 2024 at 6:23 pm

    Right now, there are close to 500 animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society, a 20% increase from where we were at this time last year. Not only do more animals need shelter and care, but more families in the community are seeking support to keep their pets. Our wellness clinics have […]

  • Twenty Sick Cats Need You
    on November 29, 2024 at 4:54 pm

    Right now, we’ve got a quarantine room filled to the brim with sick cats like Sprinkle and Sparkle. The kitties are fighting through upper respiratory infections (also known as cat colds). The infection makes them congested, sneeze constantly and gunks up their adorable faces with goopies. […]

  • Tonight is so Important
    on November 22, 2024 at 9:00 pm

    In 2013, we lost a friend and colleague, Julie Laporte, to cancer. She was a beloved member of our team for nearly ten years. Her compassion, kindness and dedication to helping Ottawa’s animals shone in everything she did. Here at the Ottawa Humane Society, we haven’t forgotten Julie and her […]