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  • Whales in Crisis: Deadline Looms

    Thirty beluga whales held captive at Marineland face euthanasia. Marineland issued the ultimatum after the federal government denied export permits to send the whales to a theme park in China...

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    Oct 07, 2025
  • Postal Strikes and Puppies Part 2

    Last week’s announcement of the Canada Post strike stirred up some déjà vu for me. During 2024’s strike, we saw a shortfall of $250,000. This money would have gone immediately to food, shelter, medical care and other essential supports for Ottawa’s homeless and vulnerable animals...

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    Oct 03, 2025
  • Ottawa Wiggled for the Animals - Humane Society Says Thank You

    Sept. 29, 2025 — Sunday, Sept. 28, more than 1,400 people participated in the Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and produced by Run Ottawa on the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park. The event is Ottawa’s biggest for homeless animals in need and this year the community raised more than $230,000 for Ottawa’s animals.

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    Sep 29, 2025
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Last Year...

3,414 Pets

Found loving forever homes through our adoption program. Thank you to our caring community for opening your hearts and homes to animals in need!

7,087 Kids

Learned about responsible pet ownership through camps, programs and in classrooms! Building the next generation of caring people ensures a more humane future for the animals.

38,000+ lbs

Of pet food provided to families in need through our pet food bank. People and pets belong together. Pet food to help families who are struggling is just one of the ways we keep pets with the people who love them. 

Land Acknowledgement

The Ottawa Humane Society’s facilities are located on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and be present on this territory. As a humane society, we embrace our responsibility to care for our community’s animals and foster compassion and respect for all.

Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program

Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program has partnered with the OHS and is donating pet food for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies being cared for here.

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