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In the fall of 2016, I welcomed a goofy, energetic, three-year-old dog named Dexter from the Ottawa Humane Society into my heart and home. He came bursting into my life like a fluffy whirlwind — playful, enthusiastic and wonderfully silly. From the moment we met, it was clear I’d found my best friend...
Today, we honour the people who bravely served in war, and those who never made it home. Let us also take a moment to remember the animals sacrificed in war. People have used animals for many purposes in conflict. From cats, dogs, birds, donkeys and more, animals have been unknowing participants in war.
The OHS is urging Ontario to strengthen its puppy mill legislation. Last year, the provincial government passed PUPS, amendments to the PAWS legislation, aimed at ending puppy mills in the province of Ontario. The OHS identified gaps in the legislation that leave animals suffering — gaps that remain unaddressed to this day.
