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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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