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By now, everyone should have a new photo ID nametag. As of Sept. 10 you will be required to wear your nametag each time you volunteer. After that date, if you show up to the shelter without your ID, you'll be asked to go home and return with it another day.
Our new ID nametags not only help everyone in the shelter know who you are, they're also a way to ensure we know who has access to our animals. |
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During last spring’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, we featured some informative presentations on animal cruelty investigations, clinic work and veterinary care, temperament assessment and obedience training. A new round of seminars will take place in the fall, and now is your chance to have a say in the featured topics. Possible subjects include humane wildlife control, K-9 Unit, legacy giving/pet stewardship, and animal therapy visits.
If you would like to cast your vote for any of these topics, or if you have ideas of your own to share, please contact christinew@ottawahumane.ca. |
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The next level one training session begins Oct. 1, 2007. These training sessions teach a series of actions designed to get dogs to follow simple instructions like sit, come or waiting at doors. The techniques can be used to teach dogs of all ages, breeds and backgrounds.
The response from previous session graduates has been incredibly positive, as walkers note a marked improvement in the way they're able to handle the dogs outside. And the dogs benefit by learning some tricks that help make them more adoptable!
Dog walkers, if you haven’t taken this session, please sign up early as spaces are limited.
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Call for humane education volunteers |
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September means the start of another school year and a new season of humane education presentations.
The Humane Education School Program has been visiting schools in the Ottawa area since 1990. This program teaches children about responsible pet ownership, dog bite prevention and the role the OHS plays in the community. Last year we gave 174 presentations to approximately 4,200 schoolchildren from junior kindergarten to Grade 8.
Humane education attracts volunteers from diverse backgrounds — we have had students, retirees, homemakers, former and aspiring teachers, and individuals who simply enjoy working with kids and animals. If you have some room to spare in your volunteer schedule and would like to join the humane education team, please contact christinew@ottawahumane.ca for more information.
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Do you remember Cleo the cat? Seven-year-old Cleo came in to the shelter in March, where unfortunately she developed a cat cold and refused to eat. After a few weeks in foster care, she still wasn't hungry, so Cleo joined the Comfy Cat Program, where volunteers spent time with her in an effort to increase her appetite. A special diet seemed to be the key, and soon Cleo was diving into her dinner bowl.
Cleo was adopted on Aug. 9. Thanks to Lydia (pictured above) for choosing an exceptional cat!
It's time to walk!
Time to lace up those walking shoes! The 19th annual IAMS Wiggle Waggle Walkathon will take place Sept. 9. Be sure to join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year. See you all there!
Volunteer of the month
Anne has been helping around the building with premises work since June, 2007. Anne is going back to school, but she will still be involved at the OHS as a volunteer in our Comfy Cat Program. Thanks Anne for all your help over the summer. We look forward to working with you again in the future!
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