It’s a trend that took some by surprise, us included. There has been a sustained spike in the number of puppies surrendered to the OHS. Many of these puppies come to the OHS as entire litters, suggesting they are a result of supply outpacing demand.
An unexpected trip to the vet can sometimes force a person to make the heartbreaking decision to give up their pet. Pet insurance can help pet owners plan for the unexpected...
Last week, we had some special guests in our clinic. Brought in by caring community cat trappers were six feral cats — not pets, not strays, but cats that had no socialization with humans...
Thirty beluga whales held captive at Marineland face euthanasia. Marineland issued the ultimatum after the federal government denied export permits to send the whales to a theme park in China...
Last week’s announcement of the Canada Post strike stirred up some déjà vu for me. During 2024’s strike, we saw a shortfall of $250,000. This money would have gone immediately to food, shelter, medical care and other essential supports for Ottawa’s homeless and vulnerable animals...
All around Ottawa, dogs have been spotted holding hushed conversations by fire hydrants, accumulating for gatherings in the darkest corners of dog parks, and exchanging secret paw signals at the groomers and veterinary clinics...
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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