No more “ruff” days at the office!

January 18, 2019 – The Ottawa Humane Society is turning Blue Monday into the happiest day of the year! On January 21, local businesses will take a “PAWS” in their work day for some canine and feline cuddles with an OHS animal visit.

PAWS 4 Wellness is a workplace charitable campaign where local companies raise a minimum of $1,000 to help Ottawa’s animals. On Blue Monday, OHS volunteers and their companion animals will be visiting these companies to thank them for their generosity and support.

All proceeds from this event help provide care for the nearly 10,000 animals that are admitted to the OHS each year. For more information, please visit the event webpage at www.ottawahumane.ca/paws4wellness.

Blue Monday is typically observed the third Monday of January each year. It is claimed to be the most depressing day of the year for those living north of the Equator, based on a combination of winter weather trends, increased debt levels, time passed from the holidays and low motivation to keep up with New Year’s resolutions.

About the Ottawa Humane Society:

The Ottawa Humane Society is a registered charity founded in 1888. The society works in and with the community to provide leadership in the humane treatment of all animals, to address the causes of animal suffering, to encourage people to take responsibility for their animal companions, and to provide care for animals who are neglected, abused, exploited, stray, or homeless.

For media inquiries contact:
Kelly Meincke, Manager: Events
Ottawa Humane Society
613-725-3166, ext. 263 or kellym@ottawahumane.ca
www.ottawahumane.ca