Sept. 3, 2026 —At the tail end of summer, the Ottawa Humane Society is supporting an unusually high number of dogs. In August, the OHS received 40% more stray dogs alongside sudden, large intakes of dogs which caused additional strain on the animal shelter.
We’ve had a couple of months packed with fun and learning at our summer camp! More than 300 kids have spent a week at the shelter, learning about animals, how the Ottawa Humane Society supports pets and their people, careers that help pets in need and just having a good time with crafts and activities.
Aug. 6, 2026 — Yesterday evening, two cats and three dogs from communities impacted by the wildfires in northwestern Ontario arrived at the Ottawa Humane Society. Partnering with Northern Reach Network, the OHS admitted the animals for shelter, care and rehoming in Ottawa and the shelter is on standby to accept more animals.
Since June, we have taken in an average of 21 cats daily. That’s 21 new cats who need shelter, care and love — this is alongside the dogs, small animals and wildlife who are also arriving every single day. Right now, we are providing daily shelter and care for more than 400 animals.
After launching our emergency pet food drive, donations have poured in from caring people across Ottawa. Every delivery of kibble, canned food and bag of treats represents someone saying, "We're here to help."
July 20, 2026 — The Ottawa Humane Society is calling for donations of unopened pet food to support its Emergency Pet Food Bank. After distributing more than 6,000 lbs of food since the spring, the food drive is critical to ensure no pet owner has to choose between feeding themselves or their pet.
July 7, 2026 —The Ottawa Humane Society has launched its summer-long Dog-Friendly Bingo competition. Participants can visit OHS Dog-Friendly Businesses throughout the city to fill out their bingo cards and submit their completed cards to enter a raffle for prizes provided by the OHS’s Dog-Friendly Businesses.
The challenge is fun: pick up a bingo card at any participating OHS Dog-Friendly Business, then spend the summer exploring Ottawa with your four-legged best friend.
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