Seven Abandoned Bunnies Arrive at Ottawa Humane Society

July 27, 2022 — Last night, seven rabbits were found abandoned on the shared yard of an apartment building near McEwan Avenue in Ambleside and brought to the Ottawa Humane Society.

The OHS had recently declared the week of July 24 to 30 as Rabbit Week in an effort to find homes for the more than 20 rabbits already in its care.

“We did not expect the number of rabbits in our care to dramatically rise this week,” said Stephen Smith, OHS manager: communications. “We were hoping for the opposite.”

With the OHS’s resources already strained to accommodate the many animals in its shelter, the organization is appealing to the community to help find forever homes for adoptable rabbits, and foster homes for rabbits that are not ready for adoption.

“We find homes for every adoptable animal, no matter how long it takes,” said Smith. “Adopters are key in making this possible, and foster homes help ensure the OHS always has resources for the animals who need us most.”

All adoptable rabbits are available on the OHS’s website, and the OHS Shirley Kearns Memorial Adoption Centre is open for visitors to come and meet the rabbits. Anyone who would like to become a foster volunteer can learn more on the OHS’s website.

To schedule an adoption appointment, call 613-725-3166 ext. 258.

Media Contact
Ottawa Humane Society
Stephen Smith, Manager: Communications
stephens@ottawahumane.ca
www.ottawahumane.ca