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

The temperature is expected to plummet this week, 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.

Celebrity Cat Touring the Ottawa Humane Society

Link, Ottawa’s most famous feline, will be touring the Ottawa Humane Society from Thursday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 17. Link has been at the OHS for more than nine months and has been staying with a foster volunteer. By the end of the weekend, one lucky fan will get to bring this celebrity cat home.

“I’ve been following Link since he was just an indie artist performing in local coffee shops,” said Catherine Purrsley, self-proclaimed Link Superfan. “His work sings to my soul. Literally the soundtrack of my life.”

Pet Affordability Crisis — Ottawa Humane Society Eyes Ways to Help Even More Animals

In a recent Ottawa Humane Society community survey, Ottawa’s residents identified the cost of caring for a pet as the most significant issue facing Ottawa’s pets and their people.

“We’re hearing many concerns about families being unable to afford even the basics of caring for a pet,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “When pet food and daily supplies are too costly, it means that other essential resources needed to take care of a pet, like training and veterinary care, are even further out of reach.”

Life-Saving Event for Ottawa’s Homeless Animals Happening Tonight

Tonight, OHS veterinarians and other staff members will be volunteering their time to provide spay/neuter surgeries and dental procedures for Ottawa’s homeless animals. It’s all a part of Julie’s Light, an annual event to help reduce the Ottawa Humane Society’s surgical waitlist and get animals into forever homes faster.

Halloween Family Fun at Ottawa Humane Society

On Sunday, Oct. 29, Howl-O-Ween, a spook-tacular event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 1 to 3:30 p.m., all are welcome to come to the OHS for free Halloween fun, including:

More than 90 Cats Admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society

Since last Thursday, more than 90 cats have been admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society. The cats came from a number of sources such as owners who could no longer care for their pet, cats who were found lost and alone, and nursing mothers with newborn kittens. The flood of felines was unexpected and is creating additional strain on the OHS’s resources.

Dog Destroys Tens of Thousands of Dollars-Worth of Humane Society Equipment

The Ottawa Humane Society is making an urgent appeal for community support after Boris, a homeless hound, broke an expensive piece of equipment during a routine dental procedure.

Boris was under anesthesia and a poorly timed twitch damaged a sensor, known as an infraorbital plate, that is used to X-ray an animal’s mouth.

Special Message from the Ottawa Humane Society: “Thanks for Wiggling and Waggling!”

Yesterday, the Ottawa Humane Society hosted its 35th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run to support Ottawa’s homeless animals. Thousands of people and their pets came to Lansdowne Park to take part in the festival, run a race, and show off their love of pets.

Staying Ahead of the Curve: Ottawa Humane Society Taking Steps to Keep Families Together

The Ottawa Humane Society is taking preventive action to help keep pets and their families together. The public health crisis limited opportunities for pets to socialize and receive essential training, and the OHS is concerned about reports from other communities noting increases in pets surrendered because of behaviour challenges.

Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Brace for a Hot Week

After a relatively mild August, the temperature for the first week of September is predicted to soar into the 30s. The Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet owners to stay vigilant to protect their pets from the heat.