Join us for an evening of Hollywood glamour on the red carpet on Saturday, March 26, 2011, for the seventh annual FurBall, where guests and the animals are the stars for one night! Cocktail reception starts at 6:30 pm with hors d'oeuvres, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm. There will be a live auction and dancing to live entertainment by Deborah Davis and Segue to Jazz. We are looking to fill volunteer roles for the evening. E-mail the Volunteer Office or call 613 725-3166 ext 231 if you are interested in participating.

One sign that spring is just around the corner is the arrival of OHS Bunny Snaps! We are looking for volunteers to help families have their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Contact the Volunteer office if you are interested in learning more about available opportunities.

Bunny Snaps dates and locations are as follows:

Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre: Friday, April 8, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm and Saturday April 9, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Westgate Shopping Centre: Friday, April 15, 4:00 pm-8:00 pm and Saturday April 16, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Raymond Duquette has been volunteering at the OHS for the past three years, walking here every week to help the animals he loves so much.

Raymond has been an integral part of the l'Arche Ottawa community which assists people with developmental disabilities to participate in family-like settings and be involved in their local community.

Every Thursday, he comes to the OHS and makes hide and perch boxes for the cat cages. His big smile and his infectious laugh fill the Adoption lobby every week. We are very grateful to have him as a volunteer and proud to give him the opportunity to help out at the Ottawa Humane Society where he can share his love for animals and be surrounded by his furry friends.

Volunteers will have a number of different roles in our upcoming move late this spring, aiding in the move preparation, assisting on moving day and post-move set-up.

Volunteers will also transport our four-legged clients from the facility on Champagne Ave. to the new building. If you have a vehicle, a valid driver's license and the time, we would like to hear from you! Please contact the Volunteer Department (volunteer@ottawahumane.ca) or call 613 725-3166 ext 231 to sign up for the move.

We are also looking for foster volunteers to open up their homes to vulnerable animals during the move period. If you are interested, please contact the Foster Customer Service Representative at foster@ottawahumane.ca or call 613 725-3166 ext 255 to put your name on the list!

As we prepare to move to our new building and assess the impact our relocation will have on our programs and services, the Volunteer Department has sent out a survey about transportation to the new OHS facility. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Keri Abella, Manager, Volunteers, at volunteer@ottawahumane.ca or 613 725-3166 ext 231.

National Volunteer Week is April 10-16, so it's time to start planning now! We will have many volunteer appreciation events—so stay tuned. We look forward to celebrating with you!

A new and improved Shelter Manners course is on its way! If you are looking to upgrade your obedience skills, this is the course for you! There is a new format with enhanced content in both beginner and intermediate classes. Classes will be held the first week of March. Dog walking volunteers will be contacted with more information on how to sign up.

The OHS Wiggle Waggle Walkathon will take place on September 11, 2011. We hope to see you there!

The Development Department is looking for volunteers for the end of March to help wrap up the fiscal year end, particularly anyone available weekdays during the day to assist with data entry, phone calls, and other various administrative duties. Please contact the Volunteer office for more information.

Billy Bob was found by Ottawa Humane Society EAPS agents and brought to the shelter because a cement pallet had fallen on him. He had many wounds on his legs, including a large area where skin was completely torn off. X-rays showed his left front paw and left hind leg were fractured. To lessen Billy Bob's pain, a device was placed on his hind leg to help the fracture heal. This worked! Sadly, due to complications, his front leg did not heal properly and had to be amputated. After nearly two months of medical care, including treatment for an upper respiratory infection, Billy Bob is finally ready to look for his forever home.

Please help Billy Bob, and other animals like him in need of emergency animal treatment, by making a donation.

We are looking for volunteers who have sewing skills to help sew covers for warming blankets in the clinic. Fabric is provided. Please contact the Volunteer office for more information.