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  • Rabbits Need Homes – Ottawa Humane Society

    July 21, 2025 — The Ottawa Humane Society is bursting with bunnies as more than 30 rabbits are available for adoption. In an effort to find more homes for these hoppy friends, the OHS has declared July 20 to 26 “Rabbit Week” and is offering special promotions...

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  • Canada Day and Pets: Keep Everyone Safe Say Ottawa Humane Society

    June 27, 2025 — The Ottawa Humane Society is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs as Ottawa prepares for Canada Day celebrations...

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  • Humane Society Calls to Ban Stadium Bull Riding

    June 26, 2025 — The Ottawa Humane Society has submitted a petition urging Ottawa City Council to enact a ban on stadium bull riding events within the city. More than 1,300 Ottawa residents signed the petition...

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  • Fosters and Adopters Needed: 440 Animals in Humane Society Care

    June 20, 2025 The Ottawa Humane Society is calling for help from the community to support a large population of animals at the shelter. Foster volunteers and adopters will help reduce...

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  • Protecting Your Pets During Smoky Conditions - Ottawa Humane Society

    June 6, 2025 — Wildfire smoke is blowing through Ottawa and Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement this morning, urging people to limit time outdoors. Poor air quality affects people and it can also affect pets. Dr. Shelley Hutchings, Ottawa Humane Society shares how smoke can affect your pet and what you can do to help keep them safe...

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  • Protecting Pets During Hot Weather — Ottawa Humane Society

    June 3, 2025 — High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa today and tomorrow pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society. “Dogs die in hot cars,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with windows open. Pets can overheat, leading to brain damage and even death.”...

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  • Urgent Need for Volunteers to Support Families in Crisis — Ottawa Humane Society

    May 15, 2025 — The Ottawa Humane Society urgently needs 30 foster volunteers for its Sheltering Animals From Emergencies (SAFE) program. SAFE provides temporary shelter for pets whose owners are in crisis. “This week alone, we had to turn away eight pets from SAFE because we don’t have enough volunteers.” said Debbie King, OHS Manager: Veterinary Social Work. “The shelter’s population is rising and many of our foster volunteers already have another animal in their care.”...

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  • Registration Opens for Ottawa’s Biggest Event for the Animals

    The Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition will be returning on Sept. 28 at Lansdowne Park’s Great Lawn.

    Registration opens today and all funds raised will help provide life-saving care for the thousands of animals who need shelter and care at the OHS each year.

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  • “Heroes for Ottawa’s Animals” Ottawa Humane Society Celebrates National Volunteer Week

    For National Volunteer Week from April 27 to May 3, the Ottawa Humane Society will be celebrating the contributions of its more than 800 volunteers.

    “Our volunteers are lifesavers,” said Heather Kotelniski, OHS Manager: Volunteers. “They are involved in everything the OHS does, from caring for the animals, providing loving foster homes and even some administration tasks.”

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  • Stray, Pregnant Dog Finds Shelter at Humane Society - ‘Part of a Remarkable Trend’ Says Shelter Staff

    An Ottawa community member found Petunia, a two-year-old pug, alone and pregnant. She recently gave birth in the care of an Ottawa Humane Society foster volunteer, and she and her puppies are among the thousands of animals who will need the shelter’s support this spring and summer. To meet the growing demand, the OHS is asking for community’s support and an anonymous donor is matching all donations made on April 24.

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