High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society.
“Dogs die in hot cars,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with windows open. Pets can overheat, leading to brain damage and even death.”
The Ottawa Humane Society urgently needs foster homes for more than 20 big dogs. Some of the dogs have been waiting for months for a foster placement.
“Foster homes are essential for the wellbeing of the animals,” explained Kristina O’Hanley, OHS manager: intervention services. “The shelter can be a stressful place for some animals. A calm home environment can aid an animal’s recovery, behaviour training and so much more.”
Tickets are now available for the Ottawa Humane Society’s For the Love of Animals Lottery.
The grand prize is a brand new 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback Luxury SUV by Audi West Ottawa, with other great early bird prizes like a home gym bundle and a cash prizes. Ticket purchasers will also be able to purchase tickets for a 50/50 draw.
Applications are open for the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) board of directors until March 31, 2023. The OHS is recruiting for two board positions that will become vacant in September 2023.
The board of directors is crucial to the work of the OHS, providing oversight for the organization to be successful in being a community leader for animal welfare, creating opportunities for young people to learn about animals and compassion, and providing a safe haven for Ottawa’s homeless animals.
As the temperature is predicted to plummet tonight and remain cold throughout Friday, the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets — especially cats allowed to roam outdoors.
The OHS is encouraging members of the public who find stray cats in the cold to contact 613-725-3166 ext. 221 to ensure the cat can return home safely or to arrange for the cat to be brought to the OHS. If a cat is in danger, call Ottawa By-law Services at 3-1-1.
The Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet owners to take caution this week as a flash freeze is expected on Friday accompanied by heavy winds and snow, leading into a weekend with the coldest temperatures of the season to date.
“Every year, cats left out in the cold suffer from frostbite and other injuries, and are brought to the OHS,” said Sharon Miko, OHS President & CEO. “A cat’s situation can change quickly in extreme weather — what was once an enjoyable stroll can become a matter of life and death with little warning.”
Last week, Dottie, a badly injured two-year-old Labrador retriever, was found on March Road and brought to the Ottawa Humane Society. Minutes after she arrived, blood started pouring from her mouth.
The OHS veterinary team quickly sedated Dottie and discovered the extent of her wounds. She had suffered multiple bites on her face and legs, and an acrid smell hung around her, suggesting she had been pepper sprayed. She was bathed to clear away the chemical and dried blood.
Donations made towards the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) will be doubled until Tuesday, Nov. 29.
“It’s incredible how our community has rallied to save lives and help complete so many families,” said OHS President & CEO, Sharon Miko. “If you’ve ever thought about donating to help Ottawa’s most vulnerable pets, this is a great time to make a huge difference.”
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