Press Releases | Ottawa Humane Society

Escaped Cat from Ottawa Humane Society Saved Before Cold Snap

Just as the temperature in Ottawa plummeted, a post to a lost & found Facebook group saved a cat’s life.

Trippy, a six-year-old cat, was about to start the New Year in her new home after spending more than a month in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society – but as she and her new family were leaving the OHS building, an accident changed everything. In the blink of an eye, Trippy managed to slip out of her carrier and bolted away.

Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap

The temperature is expected to plummet this weekend, and the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets — especially cats allowed to roam outdoors.

The OHS is encouraging members of the public who find stray cats in the cold to contact 613-725-3166 ext. 223 to ensure the cat can return home safely or to arrange for the cat to be brought to the OHS. If a cat is in danger, call Ottawa By-law Services at 3-1-1.

Holiday Family Fun at Ottawa Humane Society

On Sunday, Dec. 15, Whiskers in a Winter Wonderland, a holiday event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 1 to 4 p.m., all are welcome to come to the OHS for holiday fun, including:

Close to 500 Animals at the Ottawa Humane Society - Donations Doubled

The past week, the Ottawa Humane Society has been caring for close to 500 animals every day. These animals may have been found as strays, surrendered by a family who was no longer able to care for them or arrived from another source.

To help provide life-saving care for the animals, donations made towards the OHS will be doubled until GivingTuesday on Dec. 3.

Halloween Family Fun at Ottawa Humane Society

On Sunday, Oct. 27, Howl-O-Ween, a spook-tacular event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 1 to 4 p.m., all are welcome to come to the OHS for free Halloween fun, including:

New Program Brings Kids and Pets Closer Together

The Ottawa Humane Society is launching a new training program for kids and dogs on Oct. 17. Junior Trainers: Tricks & Games will let kids work together with their family dog and a certified dog trainer to teach their pet basic manners, new tricks and fun games.

Ottawa Wiggled for Homeless Animals — Humane Society Says Thank You

Sunday, Sept. 29, more than 1,400 people registered for the Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition and produced by Run Ottawa on the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park. The event is Ottawa’s biggest for homeless animals in need and this year the community raised more than $200,000 for Ottawa’s animals.

Ottawa Humane Society Honours Community's Contributions at Its Annual General Meeting

The Ottawa Humane Society honoured several volunteers, members of the public and community organizations this week at its annual general meeting, celebrating their work towards building a more humane and compassionate community for Ottawa’s animals and the people who love them.

"Pet Food Needed" Says Ottawa Humane Society - Weekend Pet Food Drive

This weekend, the Ottawa Humane Society is calling for donations of unopened pet food to support its Emergency Pet Food Bank. Drop off locations are available throughout the city and at the OHS’s Shirley Kearns Memorial Adoption Centre on 245 West Hunt Club Road.

Rising Need for Pet Food Bank Says Ottawa Humane Society

On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Ottawa Humane Society will be hosting a pop-up pet food bank for families in need in partnership with Sandy Hill Health and Community Centre.

“Our pet food bank is seeing increasing demand,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “Last year, we provided more than 18,000 kg of pet food to families in the community. This year we’re expecting between a 20 to 30% increase.”