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2019 Media Releases
- Protect Pets from Cold Temperatures This Winter (December 5, 2019)
- We woof you a Merry Critter Christmas! (November 29, 2019)
- Santa Paws is Coming to Town! (November 27, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society Welcomes new Ontario Animal Protection Legislation (October 29, 2019)
- OHS Halloween safety tips for your pets (October 28, 2019)
- It’s Howl-O-Ween at the Ottawa Humane Society! (October 24, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Host its First Adopt-a-thon, Over 180 Animals Looking for Homes (October 4, 2019)
- Emaciated Puppy Found in Wooded Area Comes Into Ottawa Humane Society Care (October 3, 2019)
- Seniors’ Day at the Ottawa Humane Society (September 26, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society Honours Community’s Contributions at its Annual General Meeting (September 23, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society Animal Stolen from Pet Valu on Ogilvie Road, $200 Reward for Tips Leading to a Safe Return (September 16, 2019)
- PetSmart Charities’ National Adoption Weekend to Feature Ottawa Humane Society Cats at Ottawa Locations (September 12, 2019)
- 31st Annual Ottawa Humane Society Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run Fundraising Event (September 5, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Feature Long-Stay Adopt-From-Foster Pets at Upcoming Adoption Event (August 20, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Participate in PetSmart Adoption Event in Response to a Recent Population Surge (August 15, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society Urging Pet Owners to Keep Pets Safe During Travel, After Two Dogs Fall Out of Moving Vehicles in One Day (August 9, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society Nearing Capacity and Still Filling, Seeking Community’s Help to Avoid Crisis (July 30, 2019)
- 38 Kittens Transferred to Ottawa Humane Society – Most Ready for Adoption (July 17, 2019)
- Increased Danger to Pets Left Alone in Cars as Heat Wave Blankets City: Ottawa Humane Society (July 3, 2019)
- Canada Day: The Perfect Pet Storm (June 28, 2019)
- See an Animal in Distress? The OHS wants to make sure you know who to call. (June 24,2019)
- The Ottawa Humane Society Encouraging Businesses to be Dog-Friendly (June 17, 2019)
- The Ottawa Humane Society is Now Finding Homes for Feral Cats (May 30, 2019)
- Get a Microchip For Your Pet: The Difference Between Lost and Found (May 2, 2019)
- Protect Pets from Spring Dangers (April 4, 2019)
- Update on Wandering and Starving Labrador-cross Dog (March 22, 2019)
- This February, Love is in the Air at the Ottawa Humane Society (February 7, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Feb. 10 (February 5, 2019)
- Stray Cat Rescued by Ottawa Fire Services Recovering in Ottawa Humane Society Care after Wandering onto the Rideau River (January 31, 2019)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures (January 22, 2019)
- No more “ruff” days at the office! (January 18, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Jan. 13 (January 7, 2019)
2017 Media Releases
- Ottawa Humane Society Pleads to Thief: Stolen Kitten Needs Medical Attention (December 20, 2017)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight (December 13, 2017)
- Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Holiday Season With the 12 Pet Safety Tips of Christmas (December, 12, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Dec. 10 (December 6, 2017)
- Sadie Mae is Expected to Recover After Life-saving Surgery at the Ottawa Humane Society (November 30, 2017)
- Celebrate the Season With the Animals and Santa Paws at the Ottawa Humane Society! (November 24, 2017)
- Surprise Your Kids This Holiday Season With a Pet and Make a Homeless Animal’s Dreams Come True (November 21, 2017)
- Beagle Receiving Life-saving Care at the Ottawa Humane Society After Being Shot in the Head (November 17, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Nov. 12 (November 7, 2017)
- Keep Pets Safe This Halloween With Six Tips From the Ottawa Humane Society (October 31, 2017)
- Howl for Halloween at the Ottawa Humane Society this Saturday! (October 26, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Oct. 15 (October 10, 2017)
- Important Animal Welfare Update: Statement From the Ottawa Humane Society (October 4, 2017)
- Surprisingly Hot Fall Temperatures Mean Dogs Still in Danger if Left Alone in Cars: Ottawa Humane Society (September 22, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Honours Community’s Contributions at its Annual General Meeting (September 20, 2017)
- Join the Ottawa Humane Society at Lansdowne Park This Saturday and Wiggle, Waggle, Walk or Run to Save Animal Lives (September 8, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Throwing Party to Cheer Up Two Cats Who’ve Spent a Year Waiting to Be Adopted (August 31, 2017)
- ALERT: Ottawa Humane Society in Desperate Need of Foster Homes to Help With Summer Population Spike (August 9, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Aug. 13 (August 8, 2017)
- Keep Pets Safe This Long Weekend by Not Leaving Them in a Hot Car: Ottawa Humane Society (August 2, 2017)
- Increased Danger to Pets Left Alone in Cars as High Temperatures Hit the City: Ottawa Humane Society (July 12, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Makes First FIV-Positive Cats Available for Adoption (July 4, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, July 9 (July 4, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Nearly Full in Advance of Busiest Weekend of the Year, Needs Community’s Help to Avert a Crisis (June 30, 2017)
- Annual Influx of Spooked, Lost Pets the Dark Side to Canada Day Festivities: Ottawa Humane Society (June 28, 2017)
- The Ottawa Humane Society is Throwing a Kitten Shower This Sunday and Everyone’s Invited! (June 23, 2017)
- Cute Overload as Kittens in Need of a Second Chance Overtake the Ottawa Humane Society (June 15, 2017)
- Deadly Summer Danger: Ottawa Humane Society Treating Two Cats for High Rise Syndrome (June 12, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Asking Community to Boycott Friday Bull Riding Event at TD Place (June 7, 2017)
- Found A Baby Animal? Check With The Experts For How To Help (May 18, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, May 7 (May 2, 2017)
- Celebrate A Hoppy Easter With the Animals This Sunday at the Ottawa Humane Society! (April 6, 2017
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, April 9 (April 5, 2017)
- Be on the Lookout for Lost, Scared Pets After Fire at Baseline and Merivale Row Houses: Ottawa Humane Society (March 13, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, March 12 (March 7, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Feb. 12 (February 7, 2017)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight (January 13, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Jan. 8 (January 3, 2017)
2023 Media Releases
Celebrity Cat Touring the Ottawa Humane Society (Dec. 14, 2023)
Pet Affordability Crisis — Ottawa Humane Society Eyes Ways to Help Even More Animals (Nov. 23, 2023)
Life-Saving Event for Ottawa’s Homeless Animals Happening Tonight (Nov. 3, 2023)
Halloween Family Fun at Ottawa Humane Society (Oct. 27, 2023)
More than 90 Cats Admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society (Oct. 17, 2023)
Dog Destroys Tens of Thousands of Dollars-Worth of Humane Society Equipment (Oct. 5, 2023)
Special Message from the Ottawa Humane Society: “Thanks for Wiggling and Waggling!” (Sept. 25, 2023)
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Ottawa Humane Society Taking Steps to Keep Families Together (Sept. 21, 2023)
Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Brace for a Hot Week (Sept. 1, 2023)
Putting People and Their Pets First: Ottawa Humane Society Planning the Organization’s Next Five Years (Aug. 24, 2023)
Ottawa’s Rabbit Crisis is at Critical Mass (July 24, 2023)
Keeping Pets Safe During the Hottest Days Ever (July 7, 2023)
Protecting Pets from Fireworks (June 30, 2023)
Puppy with Badly Broken Leg Recovering at Ottawa Humane Society (June 22, 2023)
$150 for a T-Shirt? Homeless Dogs in Desperate Need of Crates (June 16, 2023)
Smog Poses a Risk to Pets — Warns Ottawa Humane Society (June 6, 2023)
17 Rats Brought to Ottawa Humane Society on Long Weekend (May 25, 2023)
Rising Heat Poses a Danger to Ottawa’s Pets (May 10, 2023)
Ottawa Humane Society Eliminates Surrender Fees (April 13, 2023)
More Than 20 Big Dogs in Need of Foster Homes (March 17, 2023)
Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals (March 7, 2023)
Ottawa Humane Society Seeking New Board Members (March 3, 2023)
More Than 40 Animals to be Spayed and Neutered at the Ottawa Humane Society (Feb. 24, 2023)
Ottawa Humane Society Warns Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap (Feb. 2, 2023)
2022 Media Releases
Winter Storm a Danger to Pets Ottawa Humane Society Warns (Dec. 22, 2022)
Badly Wounded, Pepper Sprayed Dog Recovering at the Ottawa Humane Society (Dec. 13, 2022)
Giving Tuesday — Donations to Ottawa Humane Society Doubled Until Nov. 29 (Nov. 24, 2022)
Santa Paws is Coming to the Ottawa Humane Society (Nov. 17, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Announces New President & CEO (Nov. 3, 2022)
Humane Society Says No Costumes for Fido (Oct. 20, 2022)
Haunting Event Returns to Ottawa Humane Society (Oct. 14, 2022)
Historic Wait Times for Foster Homes at the Ottawa Humane Society (Aug. 9, 2022)
Seven Abandoned Bunnies Arrive at Ottawa Humane Society (July 27, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Hopping with Rabbits (July 25, 2022)
Rising Temperatures Pose a Danger to Pets (July 15, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society President & CEO Announces Retirement (July 14, 2022)
Canada Day Celebrations Pose a Risk to Pets (June 30, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Dog Seeking Foster Family (June 29, 2022)
Ottawa’s Biggest Event for the Animals Returns After Two Years of COVID (June 8, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Facing Mounting Costs as Power Outage Drags On (May 26, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Without Power (May 24, 2022)
Serious Danger to Pets Left in Cars as Temperatures Soar (May 12, 2022)
Battered and Bruised Great Dane Puppy in the Care of the Ottawa Humane Society (April 13, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Supports Partners in Animal Rescue (March 31, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society and Ottawa Fire Services Partner to Protect Pets from Emergencies (Match 23, 2022)
Brutally Wounded Cat Rushed to Ottawa Humane Society (March 15, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals (March 8, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society President & CEO Condemns Mass Misinformation (Feb. 25, 2022)
Sought After Microchip Clinics Return to the Ottawa Humane Society (Feb. 24, 2022)
More than 40 Animals to be Spayed and Neutered at the Ottawa Humane Society (Feb. 22, 2022)
Happier Pets Are Just a Click Away (Feb. 14, 2022)
Ottawa Humane Society Warns Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap (Jan. 11, 2022)
Summer Safety for Pets
Every year during the summer months, the OHS gets hundreds of complaints relating to animals and hot weather. Dogs left unattended in parked cars top the list, followed closely by dogs left outside in the sun without water and shade.
Dogs cannot sweat, therefore if they are left for even a short period of time in a car (windows open or not), their lives could be in danger. With their body temperature normally at 39 C, a dog can only endure temperatures barely over 40 C for a very short time before they suffer from heat-stress, irreparable brain damage or death. Please call Ottawa Police at 911 if you see a dog in a car on a hot day.
Here are a few other tips to keep your companion animals safe this summer.
- If your pet spends lots of time outdoors, make sure there is adequate shelter for protection from the sun/heat. Outside kennels need to be well-ventilated and situated in shaded areas. Clean, fresh water must be accessible at all times.
- On hotter days, monitor your pet’s activity and be careful to not over exert them. Watch for signs of heat stress, excessive panting, disorientation, staring or anxious expression and weakness. Bring your pet to a cool area, gradually lower your pet’s temperature by immersing his paws in cold water or hosing him down and call your veterinarian immediately.
- When the heat and humidity rise, be especially careful with short-nosed dogs (pugs, bulldogs, etc.) and older animals. Exercise your pets in the early morning or late evening to avoid the midday heat.
- In summer, asphalt can burn your pet’s paws – keep to the sidewalk or grass.
- Shaving a hairy pet for the summer may seem like a good idea, but they can actually get a sunburn. Shave your pet at the beginning of the summer before it gets too hot.
- In summer, mosquitoes are out in full force. Heartworm prevention medication is recommended and available. See your veterinarian for details.
- Flea and tick prevention is important. See your veterinarian for more information.
- When you take your dog out for exercise, bring a portable water container for the both of you.
- Water should be refreshed/changed often, and the bowl should be kept in a cool shaded area.
- Read our Biking With Dogs – Be Safe! tip sheet.
2021 Media Releases
Abandoned Dog Needs Life-saving Surgery (Dec. 16, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society Warns Against Cold Weather Dangers to Pets (Dec. 9, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society and Ottawa Food Bank Partner to Feed Ottawa’s Pets (Oct. 21, 2021)
Ottawa’s Animals Need Foster Volunteers (Oct. 7, 2021)
Ottawa’s Rabbit Crisis (Sept. 23, 2021)
Donations to Ottawa Humane Society Tripled Until Sept. 15 (Sept. 13, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society Cancels Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run, Shifts To Online Fundraising (Aug. 17, 2021)
Rising Temperatures Pose a Danger to Pets (August 9, 2021)
Sunny the Puppy Needs Your Help (July 26, 2021)
Foster Volunteers Needed at Ottawa Humane Society (July 22, 2021)
Celebrations for Reopening and Canada Day Pose Serious Risk to Pets (June 30, 2021)
Wild Animal Responsible for West End Cat Killings — New Police Evidence Shows (June 24, 2021)
Puppy Thrown from Car Window Lands in OHS Care (June 24, 2021)
More Deceased Cats Ignite Further Concerns (June 18, 2021)
New Organization Emerges to Champion Animal Welfare across Ontario (June 17, 2021)
OHS Relaunches Online “Catch the Ace” Raffle (June 16, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society Offers Cash Reward to Bring West End Cat Killer to Justice (June 16, 2021)
Mother Cat Found Alone, Injured and Fending for Three Kittens (June 3, 2021)
Increased Danger to Pets Left in Cars as Temperatures Rise (May 19, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society Launches Catch the Ace Raffle to Support the Animals (May 12, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society Achieves Prestigious Accreditation by Humane Canada (Apr. 22, 2021)
Fatal Falls and Thin Ice, Ottawa Humane Society Warns of Spring Dangers for Pets (Mar. 30, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals (Mar. 17, 2021)
Cat Found Frozen and Near-death Rushed to Ottawa Humane Society (Feb. 23, 2021)
Keeping Pets Safe During Cold Weather (Feb. 12, 2021)
Ottawa Humane Society Helps Thousands of Animals Through Partner Support (Jan. 28, 2021)
Emaciated Dog with Chain Collar Embedded in Neck Finds Shelter at Ottawa Humane Society (Jan. 21, 2021)
2020 Media Releases
- Keeping Pets Safe During Cold Weather (Dec. 15, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Expands Life-saving Foodbank Program (Nov. 24, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society President & CEO Inducted Into Order of Ottawa (Nov. 5, 2020)
- Cat with Gunshot Wound Rushed to the Ottawa Humane Society (Oct. 16, 2020)
- Donations to Ottawa Humane Society Tripled Until Sept. 13 (Sept. 10, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Launches its First Online 50/50 Raffle, Raising Money for Animals in Need (July 9, 2020)
- Canada Day during COVID-19 Could Pose an Increased Risk to Pet Owners, says Ottawa Humane Society (June 30, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Cancels Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run, Shifts to Online Fundraising (June 23, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Helps Pet Owners Struggling to Afford Pet Food with Emergency Pet Food Bank (June 2, 2020)
- Increased Danger to Pets Left Alone in Cars as Temperature Soars: Ottawa Humane Society (May 27, 2020)
- The Ottawa Humane Society is Reminding People to Leave Healthy Wildlife Alone (May 14, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Begins Offering Appointment-Based Adoptions (May 5, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Changes Its Garden Party to an Online Fundraiser for 2020 (March 30, 2020)
- The Animals Need Your Help Now More Than Ever, says Ottawa Humane Society (March 26, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for COVID-19, Temporarily Limits Shelter Intake to Ensure Neediest Animals Receive Care (March 17, 2020)
- Long-Stay Animals in Ottawa Humane Society Care Find Homes after a Combined Five Years (Feb. 26, 2020)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight (Feb. 13, 2020)
- This February, Love is in the Air at the Ottawa Humane Society (Feb. 6, 2020)
- Ottawa Humane Society Releases List of Five Animals in its Care the Longest, Hopes to Find Adopters Urgently (Jan. 16, 2020)
2018 Media Releases
- Plan Your Visit to the Ottawa Humane Society This Season by First Checking Holiday Hours (December 18, 2018)
- Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Holiday Season With the 12 Pet Safety Tips of Christmas (December 12, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Dec. 9 (December 4, 2018)
- Santa Paws is Coming to Town! (November 26, 2018)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight (November, 21, 2018
- Surprise Your Kids This Holiday Season With a Pet and Make a Homeless Animal’s Dreams Come True (November 19, 2018)
- Owners of Injured Young Dog Found (November 14, 2018)
- Humane Society Seeking Owners of Injured Young Dog (November 13, 2018)
- Get ready to howl for Howl-O-Ween at the OHS! (October 25, 2018)
- Pet-Adoptathon Weekend at Pet Valu Merivale (September 27, 2018)
- Hill’s and OHS Help Families Feed Pets after Tornado Tragedy (September 26, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society Tornado Aftermath (September 24, 2018)
- Northern Pets Need Community Support (September 20, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Sept. 16 (September 11, 2018)
- OHS Kitty Crisis Stabilized: Now Helping with Crisis in Windsor (August 24, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society Kitty Crisis Continues (August 15, 2018)
- OHS to benefit from Nissan’s Dog Days of Summer Campaign (August 10, 2018)
- Canada Day 2018: the perfect pet storm (June 28, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, June 10 (June 5, 2018)
- Update on 30 Cats and Kittens Abandoned at Pest Control Company (May 25, 2018)
- 30 Cats and Kittens Abandoned at Pest Control Company (May 25, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, April 8 (April 3, 2018)
- Celebrate A Hoppy Easter With the Animals This Sunday at the Ottawa Humane Society! (March 19, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, March 11 (March 6, 2018)
- Join us for National Cupcake Day 2018 and really bake a difference for Ottawa’s animals! (February, 23, 2018)
- The Temperature May Be Rising, But Danger Still Awaits Cats Left Out In The Cold (February 22, 2018)
- This February, There’s Love in the Air at the Ottawa Humane Society (February 5, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Jan. 14 (January 9, 2018)
- Important Animal Welfare Update: Statement From the Ottawa Humane Society (January 2, 2018)
2024 Media Releases
New OHS Program Gives Homeless Rabbits Second Chances with Teens (March 27, 2024)
Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals (Feb. 16, 2024)
Unseasonable Surge of Pets and Slow Adoption Rate Rock Ottawa Humane Society (Feb. 9, 2024)
Fall in Love at the Ottawa Humane Society (Feb. 7, 2024)
Ottawa Humane Society Seeking New Board Members (Feb. 2, 2024)
Helping Pet Owners Handle Post-Pandemic Anxiety — Ottawa Humane Society (Jan. 29, 2024)
Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap (Jan. 16, 2024)
Be a Responsible Pet Owner
Pets rely on us to provide them with everything they need to live a happy and healthy life. When you are a responsible pet owner, you and your pet will enjoy a lifetime of love and companionship. Follow these essential tips: