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We are only halfway through 2026, and your compassion and advocacy have already helped secure major victories for animals across Ontario, proving that when people raise their voices for animals, meaningful change follows.

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June 3, 2026 — High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society.

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I was heartbroken to read this week about 65 cats and kittens that were seized from their owner on charges of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.

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May 22, 2026 — The Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition will happening on Sept. 26 at Hog’s Back Park.

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The Ottawa Humane Society is an open-admission animal shelter, which means we never turn away an animal in need, regardless of age, injury, illness or behavioural challenges.

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April 30, 2026 — The Ottawa Humane Society is inviting the community to leap into spring with Ottawa’s animals.

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Ontario is close to passing Bill 75, amending the Animals in Research Act to end the use of cats and dogs in invasive research procedures.

The amendment in Bill 75 came in response to the discovery of experiments on dogs taking place in London, Ontario.

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When we talk about protecting animals, it’s easy to focus on compassion – and rightly so. But compassion alone isn’t enough. Without clear, consistent standards for animal care, even well-intentioned efforts can fall short. That’s why accreditation in animal welfare is so critical: because without it, animals’ lives are at stake.

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April 17, 2026 — For National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25, the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) will be celebrating the contributions of its more than 1,000 volunteers.

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Just recently, we surpassed more than 1,000 active volunteers at the OHS — volunteers who give their time and talents for Ottawa’s homeless animals.

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