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  • Six Feral Cats, Six Second Chances

    Last week, we had some special guests in our clinic. Brought in by caring community cat trappers were six feral cats —  not pets, not strays, but cats that had no socialization with humans...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Veterinary technician holding grey kitten in a towel.
    19 Kittens, Abandonment and Community

    19 kittens arrived in our care this week. They were found alone in a box. Our community's response was incredible...

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stephens@ottawahumane.ca

613-725-3166 ext. 261

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