Puppy Kindergarten

Start your puppy off on the right paw! Group puppy classes start Mondays, Jan. 5 at the OHS

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Start your new puppy off on the right paw.
Group puppy classes start Monday, Jan. 5!

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Puppy Kindergarten

Start your puppy off on the right paw. Group puppy classes start Mondays, Jan. 5!

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  • New Year, Same Love for Animals

    As we step into 2026, I’m feeling hopeful about what lies ahead for Ottawa’s pets and the people who love them. I know optimism doesn’t always come easily. Many pet owners continue to worry about the rising cost of care...

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    Jan 01, 2026
  • We Wouldn’t Be Here Without You

    Merry Christmas from the OHS team and Ottawa’s homeless animals! I hope today brings you and your loved ones warmth, kindness and togetherness.

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    Dec 25, 2025
  • Still Waiting: A Home for the Holidays

    The holidays always feel extra special at an animal shelter. The halls are decorated. Cards arrive with kind words from our caring supporters. Our volunteers and staff (often in seasonal attire) are here every day to make sure the animals still receive the same loving care.

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    Dec 19, 2025
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Last Year...

3,414 Pets

Found loving forever homes through our adoption program. Thank you to our caring community for opening your hearts and homes to animals in need!

7,087 Kids

Learned about responsible pet ownership through camps, programs and in classrooms! Building the next generation of caring people ensures a more humane future for the animals.

38,000+ lbs

Of pet food provided to families in need through our pet food bank. People and pets belong together. Pet food to help families who are struggling is just one of the ways we keep pets with the people who love them. 

Land Acknowledgement

The Ottawa Humane Society’s facilities are located on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and be present on this territory. As a humane society, we embrace our responsibility to care for our community’s animals and foster compassion and respect for all.

Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program

Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program has partnered with the OHS and is donating pet food for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies being cared for here.

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