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On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Ottawa Humane Society will be hosting a pop-up pet food bank for families in need in partnership with Sandy Hill Health and Community Centre.

“Our pet food bank is seeing increasing demand,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “Last year, we provided more than 18,000 kg of pet food to families in the community. This year we’re expecting between a 20 to 30% increase.”

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Wildlife are not pets. Last month, Ottawa by-law discovered a raccoon named Diesel that was being kept as a pet in an apartment. Officers brought the raccoon to the OHS and we transferred him to Holly’s Haven Wildlife Rescue for rehabilitation. Sadly, many wild animals that have spent even limited time being kept captive are never able to adapt to living in the wild again.

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We’re no strangers to the countless animals in Ottawa who need shelter and care each summer, but the homeless cat issue is getting bigger. Homeless cat overpopulation is an urgent struggle felt throughout North America — last weekend alone, we took in close to 90 cats, including 40 kittens transferred from another animal welfare organization struggling with capacity. After a few quiet pandemic years and decades of declining numbers of homeless cats, what’s happening?

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Last weekend, the OHS received an influx of close to 90 cats including 40 kittens transferred from another animal welfare organization facing capacity challenges.

To better understand the number outdoor cats in Ottawa and the community’s attitude towards the animals, the OHS is calling for the community to complete a short survey. The results will inform the OHS’s strategies to slow Ottawa’s cycle of homeless cats and reduce Ottawa’s homeless cat population.

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Rabbit Week is wrapping up at the OHS and our caring community is adopting bunnies in bushels. Rabbits are amazing pets and there are still many more looking for their forever home. Want to get 20% off our rabbit adoption fee, a gift card for fresh veggies, a starting supply of hay, free access to our upcoming rabbit enrichment webinar, a stylish tote bag AND your new best friend? Adopt a rabbit or two by July 27!

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The OHS is sometimes called the cat and dog society — understandable as cats and dogs are the animals we most often help.

However, there’s never a dull day at the shelter and we sometimes receive unexpected, surprising guests. Meet Fancy, a Polish chicken who was found wandering a Stittsville neighbourhood and needed help.

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The Ottawa Humane Society is bursting with bunnies as close to 40 rabbits are available for adoption. In an effort find more homes for these hoppy friends, the OHS has declared July 21 to 27 “Rabbit Week” and is offering special promotions to people who adopt during the event.

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Summer is a busy time at the Ottawa Humane Society. Waves of kittens need our help, we receive far more wildlife than usual and we support a wealth of stray animals in returning to their homes — all while finding perfect matches for Ottawa’s homeless animals.

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The Ottawa Humane Society and its partners in the Ontario Animal Welfare Network are calling for stronger protections against animal cruelty and neglect.

“The animals rely on a timely and effective investigative system to protect them from cruelty and neglect,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “The OHS and our partners are ready to support the province and collaborate on critical improvements that will protect animals across Ontario.”

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Maybe not one by itself, but I know that many people raising their voices for the animals can make a difference.

I hope you’ll join me and animal advocates across the province in reaching out to Premier Doug Ford, urging him and the Solicitor General to increase the number of animal investigators and improve the transparency of the province’s investigations into animal welfare.

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