Ottawa Humane Society Releases List of Five Animals in its Care the Longest, Hopes to Find Adopters Urgently
January 16, 2020 — The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has released a list of five adoptable animals that have been in its care for a combined nearly five years, in the hope that these pets will find loving forever homes.
The OHS is encouraging potential adopters to consider opening their hearts to a long-stay pet, giving the pet a second chance for the New Year.
“It’s heartbreaking to think these cats could spend so long without a home,” said OHS President & CEO, Bruce Roney. “While we will continue to care for them as long as we need to, we want to find them loving families as much as any other pet.”
Long-stay pets generally have special health or behavioural needs, and often times live in foster care because the shelter environment is too stressful for them. Those added barriers to adoption have made finding a forever family especially challenging.
“We’ve been working hard to promote these cats and give them the exposure they need,” said OHS manager: communications, Will Wuehr. “They’ve been featured on social media, television and at adoption events, but still haven’t found homes.”
Charlie, nicknamed “Ottawa’s loneliest cat” by the OHS, was adopted last month after over 540 days in OHS care. The OHS is hoping the same luck will befall these other long-term residents, who have now spent a combined nearly five years in its care.
The five cats are:
Interested adopters can learn more about the cats by contacting the OHS at adoptions@ottawahumane.ca or 613-725-3166 ext. 258.
Media Contact
Ottawa Humane Society
Will Wuehr, Manager: Communications
613-725-3166 ext: 261 or willw@ottawahumane.ca
www.ottawahumane.ca