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.
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.
As I write this, I can’t stop thinking about how close some pets are to losing a home where they are loved.
At the OHS, we help people who are doing everything they can to take care of their pet. They are stretching dollars, skipping meals and making devastating choices just to keep their pets safe and cared for.
Animal welfare has changed a lot in the last 20 years, and these changes have almost always been for the better.
But one thing that’s remained stubbornly the same is attitudes toward surrendering a pet. Too often what is one of the most difficult and heart-wrenching decisions a pet owner could make is wrongly seen as callous — a choice made out of indifference, not compassion.
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Our cats, dogs and small animals are an incredible source of comfort every day. The connection we build with our pets makes even the idea of separating from them painful...
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