OHS Charges Couple with Cruelty after Failure to Obtain Veterinary Care for Dog
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The Ottawa Humane Society charged a husband and wife with permitting distress to, and not meeting the standards of care for their 5-year-old lab-mix dog.
The Ottawa Citizen reported that the couple thought their dog had sprained its leg. In a message to the OHS, the couple said they thought the dog broke its hip. They claimed they did not obtain veterinary care for financial reasons. An OHS vet determined that in addition to being underweight, having mobility problems, and a severe urinary tract infection, and suffering a significant amount of pain, the dog had advanced cancer that was likely present for at least one month. The decision was made to humanely euthanize her. A court date is scheduled for May 26, 2011.
Please help fund these critical investigations by making a gift to help protect the animals.
OHS Assists OSPCA: Removes 34 dogs from Muskoka Backyard Breeder |
The Ottawa Humane Society responded to a province-wide OSPCA request for assistance and rescued 34 terrier-mix dogs from a backyard breeder in the Muskoka region.
The OHS team removed 24 adult dogs and 10 puppies from a cramped, filthy shed, and transported them to the Ottawa shelter, where the dogs were examined and treated by OHS vets and veterinary technical staff. Many of the dogs have been placed with foster families.
Please help us care for these dogs through a donation by calling 613-725-3166 ext. 252 or visiting their Buddy & Belle page.
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Teaming up to rescue a "Lucky" bunny |
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OHS Agent Hammond at Strandherd bridge construction site
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Lucky, following his rescue |
One scared little rabbit interrupted progress on one of Ottawa's largest construction sites. A sharp-eyed supervisor at the Strandherd Bridge construction site spotted a rabbit trapped in a hole on the lowest level of multiple layers of rebar about to be filled with concrete. He contacted OHS Emergency Animal Protection Services. When Agent Hammond arrived at the site, she saw that the rabbit had no way to escape.
The first rescue attempt involved a humane trap (containing the lunch of an onsite construction worker) being lowered down the side of the 15 ft hole. When that didn't work, Humane Wildlife Services and OHS, together with some construction workers, tried unsuccessfully to corner and catch the rabbit. Agent Hammond then put tranquilizer in some food and squeezed herself and the food—carefully—down the hole to place the tranquilizer-laced food and some straw down for the rabbit. Later the same day, the construction supervisor was able to remove the subdued rabbit. Following a check up by the OHS vet and an overnight stay at the shelter, "Lucky" was returned to the wild within a kilometer of where he was found, as per Ministry of Natural Resources requirements—just in time for Easter!
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The OHS Auxiliary is pleased to present the fourth annual Blooms & Berries on June 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Glebe Community Centre. Browse sales tables for plants, baking, crafts, jewellery, books and CDs. Guest speaker is well known Ottawa gardener and lecturer, Mary Pratte. Feast on strawberry shortcake and enter to win fabulous door prizes. Tickets are $20. Visit our website for details on buying tickets, or call 613-836-1492 for more information.
The Ottawa Humane Society is pleased to be part of the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation's 2011 Pledge Challenge again this year. The OHS is one of seven charities that will share the proceeds from the monies raised by the generous paddlers and their supporters June 17-19. For information about the programs funded by the Dragon Boat Foundation and how to get involved in this special event, visit www.dragonboatfoundation.net.For information on the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, visit www.dragonboat.net.
In June, the OHS is moving to its new facility at:
245 West Hunt Club Road
Be sure to check www.ottawahumane.ca often for updates on the move date and related closures at 101 Champagne Ave.
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