Local Radio Host Remembers Bono |
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BOB FM radio personality Sandy Sharkey at the 2009 Wiggle Waggle Walkathon.
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BOB FM radio personality Sandy Sharkey is a long-time OHS supporter. In fact, she remembers standing in front of Ottawa LCBO outlets in the late 1980's to collect change when there were few other fundraising programs to help the animals at the OHS!
Last month, Sandy and her partner Rob decided to make a pledge to the campaign and chose to name one of the trees that will grace the new facility. The couple will be naming the tree in memory of Bono, an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix adopted from the OHS in 1988. Bono passed away in 1994, but Sandy fondly remembers Bono and wanted to contribute to the campaign in his memory.
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Bono
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"He was the perfect dog." says Sandy. "Bono was our best friend and companion, our lives together were filled with fun and adventure, endless road trips and hikes through woods and tall fields. Bono and I could sit together for hours just to watch the sun go down.We so loved our beautiful dog with the one floppy ear. I know first hand how much this community needs a new animal shelter. It is long overdue. We really wanted to support the campaign and remember the best dog in the world at the same time."
To learn how to create a legacy for you and your beloved pet, please visit our campaign website at www.breakingground.ca.
| Lessons Learned: Edmonton Humane Society |
The OHS has learned a lot about shelter design from the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) which completed its new 46,000 square foot shelter in the early spring. Recently, OHS Executive Director Bruce Roney asked his Edmonton counterpart, Stephanie McDonald, how the new shelter changed her organization. McDonald quickly listed 15, the top ten of which are listed here:
- Animal health has improved dramatically.
- The mental health needs of all animals are met.
- The EHS is no longer a sad place, now it is a happy place.
- Superior medical facilities allow a much quicker response to medical emergencies.
- A new generation is becoming more knowledgeable and compassionate through increased youth programming.
- The EHS is now a calm, stress-free environment for the animals and the people.
- People now come to visit the EHS to just sit with the animals – especially seniors.
- People with handicaps can now access the facility.
- The community is much more aware of the EHS and animal welfare issues.
- A new facility has increased expectations for the organization.
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