Ottawa Humane Society Begins Offering Appointment-Based Adoptions

May 5, 2020 — The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has begun offering physically distanced, appointment-based adoptions in an effort to rehome some of the animals currently in its care.

Adopters will be able to look at the pets available on the OHS website and submit an application online. Once a match is made, the adoption will be arranged. The adoption process will provide the same careful matching support as the OHS’s standard adoption process, while providing for appropriate physical distancing and cleaning between clients. The Adoption Centre remains closed to visitors and potential adopters.

“Over the past few weeks, we have heard a growing desire from our community for adoptions to resume,” said OHS President & CEO, Bruce Roney. “We also have many animals who need to find their forever home.”

The move to offer appointment-based adoptions comes weeks after the OHS suspended most of its programming, including adoptions, due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health crisis. After careful deliberation and consultation with other likeminded Ontario humane society partners, the OHS believes its plan for appointment-based adoptions meets both the needs of its adoptable animals, and the health and safety of interested adopters and its staff.

For more information, visit www.ottawahumane.ca/adopt.

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Ottawa Humane Society
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