Posts by Ottawa Humane Society

Last week, my kids left home to return to their post-secondary studies. Our home feels much emptier without them, but September’s also hectic here at the OHS, so my days have been longer and the “hit” hasn’t been as bad. For our pets, though...

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This month, outrage erupted in response to a disturbing report of cruel animal research practices in an Ontario institute. Whistleblowers described the treatment of dogs at the facility: dogs constantly whining, dunking their faces in water, excessively sucking their tails, and eating their own waste...

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This month, outrage erupted across our caring community in response to a disturbing report of cruel animal research practices in an Ontario institute...

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Aug. 25, 2025 — Ladybug, a six-year-old American bulldog mix, has spent an entire year in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society. After undergoing significant veterinary care and behaviour support, the OHS hopes to find her new home soon... 

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Across Canada, some humane societies and animal shelters are reporting a rise in the number of people surrendering their pets...

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I feel a special kind of joy when I see a dog with their person out in the community. Whether out on a leash, spotted through a car window...

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We always recommend that cats stay indoors or that they enjoy the outdoors safely on a leash and harness with their owner or in an enclosed catio.

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Today is a brief respite from the scorching heat Ottawa saw earlier this week. But with the temperature set to creep up over the weekend and Canada Day celebrations on the horizon, there is reason to take precaution with your pets.

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If you’ve been thinking about adopting or fostering, now is the time.

We’ve got lots of animals in our care, and your support can make all the difference in helping the next animal in need.

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As wildfires sweep across Canada, displacing people and animals alike, our friends at the Winnipeg Humane Society and Humane Canada are making incredible efforts to support pets and their people. 

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