On Tuesday, the Solicitor General of Ontario unveiled her plan for new animal welfare legislation for the province. The announcement is the first step in establishing a long-term solution for protecting animals in Ontario in the wake of the Ontario SPCA suddenly relinquishing its enforcement duties.
There has been a lot of bad news in the last year or two, and the world of animal welfare has not been immune. But this month a few pieces of good news have crossed my desk.
At the beginning of October, Trip Advisor announced it will no longer sell tickets to or make money from attractions that breed or import captive whales and dolphins.
Yesterday was National Feral Cat Day. I hope you will take a moment to think about these neglected felines. These cats live a hard life—one that is nasty, brutish and short.
A feral cat, defined by Alley Cat Allies is, “…a cat who has either never had any contact with humans or her contact with humans has diminished over time. She is fearful of people and survives on her own outdoors.”
With the federal election less than two weeks away, we can all help make sure that animals count. Thanks to the advocacy of animal welfare organizations and their supporters, the treatment and protection of animals has been prioritized by every level of government over the past few years.
After a busy summer season at the OHS, the shelter is nearing capacity. For the first time ever, the OHS will be hosting an in-house adopt-a-thon. On Sunday, Oct. 6, families looking for a new pet can pick from over 180 animals currently looking for a new home.
When I walk around the shelter, I see animals from all walks of life that are just trying to live their best life possible. In order to help these animals overcome the adversity with which they’ve been faced, the Ottawa Humane Society has created a new department: Intervention Services. This department complements the medical team by identifying all non-medical needs of the animals in OHS care.
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