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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 across our caring community in response to a disturbing report of cruel animal research practices in an Ontario institute...

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This summer, more students in Ottawa grappled with a higher unemployment rate and rightfully felt some major frustration. We’re doing our part...

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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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Adorned in a fluffy white coat, holding a clipboard and a piece of lettuce, the young entrepreneur looks out over the sun-soaked adoption centre with a keen eye.

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Recently, Coal, the last surviving cat of the Parliament Hill cat colony, passed away. Our condolences go out to his family — losing a beloved animal companion is heartbreaking. And, Coal’s passing marks the end of an era.

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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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