High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa today pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society.
“Dogs die in hot cars,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with windows open. Pets can overheat, leading to brain damage and even death.”
The Ottawa Humane Society is asking the community to not attend or support the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) competition coming to the Canadian Tire Centre in June.
The OHS is against the use of animals in entertainment or acts that may cause physical or psychological harm to the animal. Bulls used in the event are forced into a state of distress from the rider on their back and a flank strap tied around their lower bellies that is tightened to cause agitation as the bull enters the arena.
The Ottawa Humane Society is inviting the community to leap into spring with Ottawa’s animals. On Saturday, May 11, Petals and Paws, a sweet event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., lots of family fun is planned for the day including:
Yesterday, 25 cats, 18 of which were kittens, were admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society. The majority of the cats were found outdoors as strays and brought to the OHS by members of the public.
“Spring and summer are some of the busiest seasons at the OHS,” said Dr. Shelley Hutchings, OHS Chief Veterinarian. “The warmer weather signals to cats that it’s time to breed and this leads to an influx of kittens and mother cats in our care.”
The Ottawa Humane Society has removed the adoption fee for all cats seven years of age and up. The OHS expects removing the fee will help these often overlooked pets find loving forever homes even faster.
“Historically, older cats are the pets who have the hardest time finding their perfect match,” said Carley Davidson, OHS Senior Manager: Operations. “We want these cats to spend their golden years with a family who loves them.”
The OHS is approaching its busiest season of the year, and is turning to the community to help support the thousands of animals who will need its care this spring and summer.
Donations made towards the Ottawa Humane Society will be doubled today to provide shelter and care for these many animals.
For National Volunteer Week, the Ottawa Humane Society will be celebrating the contributions of its close to 800 volunteers.
“Our volunteers are lifesavers,” said Heather Kotelniski, OHS Manager: Volunteers. “They are involved in everything the OHS does, from caring for the animals, providing loving foster homes and even some administration tasks.”
The Ottawa Humane Society is advising the community to be wary of spring hazards for their pets.
As temperatures rise, cat owners living in apartments may be tempted to let their pets onto their balcony. Cats often seek out perches in high, dangerous places and if watching a bird, cats have been known to become so focused that they will step out onto thin air — a sometimes deadly phenomena known as High-Rise Syndrome.
The OHS recently launched a brand new program that gives Ottawa’s youth the experience of caring for OHS rabbits in their homes as foster volunteers, while earning community service hours required to graduate from high school.
Nine rabbits went home with eager teens last weekend for the launch of the Youth Foster Program.
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