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                <title>Volunteers &#x2014; The Heart of An Animal Shelter</title>
                <description><![CDATA[April 17, 2026 &#x2014; For National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25, the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) will be celebrating the contributions of its more than 1,000 volunteers. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/volunteers-the-heart-of-an-animal-shelter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An Unbelievable Milestone</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Just recently, we surpassed more than 1,000 active volunteers at the OHS giving their time and talents for Ottawa&#x2019;s homeless animals. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-unbelievable-milestone/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 19 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Shares How to Help Wildlife in the Spring</title>
                <description><![CDATA[April 16, 2026 &#x2014; The Ottawa Humane Society is reminding community members to keep their distance from wildlife spotted in their neighbourhood. As the weather warms, people are more likely to encounter wildlife. Often, it is best to admire wildlife from afar. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-shares-how-to-help-wildlife-in-the-spring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-shares-how-to-help-wildlife-in-the-spring/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Only Thing Keeping a Pet Out of the Shelter</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As I write this, I can&#x2019;t stop thinking about how close some pets are to losing a home where they are loved. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-only-thing-keeping-a-pet-out-of-the-shelter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-only-thing-keeping-a-pet-out-of-the-shelter/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches Pet Food Drive to Keep Pets with Their Families</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-pet-food-drive-to-keep-pets-with-their-families/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-pet-food-drive-to-keep-pets-with-their-families/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Real First Sign of Spring</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You always hear about the first robin of spring, but I prefer measuring the change of seasons by the swell of people out in the community with their dogs. I&#x2019;m definitely enjoying the spring with my pups, Reggie and Winston, and it reminds me of something I&#x2019;m always so grateful for: Ottawa is a pet-friendly city. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-real-first-sign-of-spring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Going Beyond Adoption</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As Ottawa&#x2019;s local animal shelter, it&#x2019;s not uncommon for people to assume that taking in animals, caring for them, and finding them new homes is all the OHS does. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/going-beyond-adoption/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animal Advocate March 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-march-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-march-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Word that is Wrongfully Taboo</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Animal welfare has changed a lot in the last 20 years, and these changes have almost always been for the better. But one thing that&#x2019;s remained stubbornly... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-word-that-is-wrongfully-taboo/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-word-that-is-wrongfully-taboo/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$25,000 and Climbing: Ottawa Humane Society 50/50 Jackpot Offers Big Win for Animal Lovers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/25-000-and-climbing-ottawa-humane-society-5050-jackpot-offers-big-win-for-animal-lovers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/25-000-and-climbing-ottawa-humane-society-5050-jackpot-offers-big-win-for-animal-lovers/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 10 March 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>On the Shoulders of Giants</title>
                <description><![CDATA[International Women&#x2019;s Day is a moment to recognize leadership, resilience and the countless ways women shape our communities. In animal welfare, the leadership of women is impossible to miss... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/on-the-shoulders-of-giants/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/on-the-shoulders-of-giants/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 08 March 2026 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>You Won&#x2019;t Believe What We Did Today</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Every year on World Spay Day, I have the honour of working with our incredible veterinary team to take on a spay/neuter marathon... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-won-t-believe-what-we-did-today/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-won-t-believe-what-we-did-today/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Spay/Neuter Marathon - Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Feb. 24, 2026 &#x2014;Today, the Ottawa Humane Society will spay and neuter 30 homeless cats and dogs in the care of local animal rescue partners. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spayneuter-marathon-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spayneuter-marathon-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fosters Needed to Fill a Critical Gap</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our cats, dogs and small animals are an incredible source of comfort every day. The connection we build with our pets makes even the idea of separating from them painful... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fosters-needed-to-fill-a-critical-gap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fosters-needed-to-fill-a-critical-gap/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 18 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fall in Love at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fall-in-love-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fall-in-love-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-1/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 February 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Seeking New Board Members</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 31 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animal Advocate January 2026</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-january-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-january-2026/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Cure for Monday Blues</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I think you&#x2019;ll agree that life is better with animals. It&#x2019;s much harder to feel lonely when you share your home with a pet... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-cure-for-monday-blues/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-cure-for-monday-blues/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 19 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lottery to Support Homeless Animals - Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Jan. 14, 2026 &#x2014; Tickets are now available for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s For the Love of Animals Lottery. The grand prize is $50,000 cash and will be drawn on March 31, 2026. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lottery-to-support-homeless-animals-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lottery-to-support-homeless-animals-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>You Made It Possible: A Year of Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Each year, when we put together our annual report, I&#x2019;m struck by the same overwhelming feeling: gratitude. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-made-it-possible-a-year-of-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-made-it-possible-a-year-of-care/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 January 2026 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Year, Same Love for Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As we step into 2026, I&#x2019;m feeling hopeful about what lies ahead for Ottawa&#x2019;s pets and the people who love them. I know optimism doesn&#x2019;t always come easily. Many pet owners continue to worry about the rising cost of care... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-year-same-love-for-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-year-same-love-for-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 January 2026 22:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>We Wouldn&#x2019;t Be Here Without You</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas from the OHS team and Ottawa&#x2019;s homeless animals! I hope today brings you and your loved ones warmth, kindness and togetherness. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-wouldn-t-be-here-without-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-wouldn-t-be-here-without-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 December 2025 22:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Still Waiting: A Home for the Holidays</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The holidays always feel extra special at an animal shelter.&#xA0;The halls are decorated. Cards arrive with kind words from our caring supporters. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/still-waiting-a-home-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/still-waiting-a-home-for-the-holidays/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Animal Welfare Hub Announced - Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Dec. 11, 2025 &#x2014; The Ottawa Humane Society announced its plan to open its Community Veterinary Clinic in late 2027 in a former post office building in Vanier. The OHS says... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-animal-welfare-hub-announced-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-animal-welfare-hub-announced-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Clinic for a More Compassionate Future</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s a question that often leads to heartbreak: &#x201C;Is there any vet care you can give my pet?&#x201D;&#xA0;Most of the time, our answer... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-clinic-for-a-more-compassionate-future/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-clinic-for-a-more-compassionate-future/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animal Advocate November 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-november-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-november-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Bag of Kibble Keeps a Family Together</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Through our Emergency Pet Food Bank, we help pets stay with their people who might be navigating a number of challenges; from illness, job loss, rising costs and more... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-bag-of-kibble-keeps-a-family-together/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-bag-of-kibble-keeps-a-family-together/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pet Food Urgently Needed - Humane Society Launches Pet Food Drive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Dec. 3, 2025 &#x2014; The Ottawa Humane Society is calling for donations of unopened pet food to support its Emergency Pet Food Bank... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-food-urgently-needed-humane-society-launches-pet-food-drive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-food-urgently-needed-humane-society-launches-pet-food-drive/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two Unbelievable Cats</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recently, two cats came to the OHS needing urgent attention and care. Both were found lost and alone, out in the cold, with no one to give them the love... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/two-unbelievable-cats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/two-unbelievable-cats/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 December 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Magic of a Senior Pet</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In the fall of 2016, I welcomed a goofy, energetic, three-year-old dog named Dexter from the Ottawa Humane Society into my heart and home... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-magic-of-a-senior-pet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-magic-of-a-senior-pet/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remembering the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, we honour the people who bravely served in war, and those who never made it home. Let us also take a moment to remember the animals sacrificed in war... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rabbits Approaches Shelter Anniversary - Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Nov. 10, 2025 &#x2014; A rabbit is approaching his one-year anniversary of care at the Ottawa Humane Society. Klondike, a white American rabbit, was born at the OHS on Nov. 18, 2024. The OHS hopes to find him a forever home before the milestone... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbit-approaches-shelter-anniversary-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbit-approaches-shelter-anniversary-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Every Day Heroes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have read recently that it&#x2019;s partly in the genes: some people have a stronger response of compassion when they see an animal that is suffering. And if that&#x2019;s the case... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/every-day-heroes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/every-day-heroes/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 November 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animal Advocate Oct 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is urging Ontario to strengthen its puppy mill legislation. Last year, the provincial government passed PUPS, amendments to the PAWS legislation... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-oct-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-oct-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stop Puppies From Slipping Through the Cracks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s a trend that took some by surprise, us included. There has been a sustained spike in the number of puppies surrendered to the OHS. Many of... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/stop-puppies-from-slipping-through-the-cracks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/stop-puppies-from-slipping-through-the-cracks/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s Top Tips for a Safe Halloween</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oct. 29, 2025 &#x2014; To make sure everyone can have a safe and happy Halloween (and avoid an unexpected trip to the veterinarian) the Ottawa Humane Society is reminding the community of the best tips to keep pets safe on Halloween... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-s-top-tips-for-a-safe-halloween/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-s-top-tips-for-a-safe-halloween/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Disaster Doesn&#x2019;t Always Knock</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An unexpected trip to the vet can sometimes force a person to make the heartbreaking decision to give up their pet. Pet insurance can help pet owners plan for the unexpected... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/disaster-doesn-t-always-knock/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/disaster-doesn-t-always-knock/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tonight&#x2019;s Life-Saving Marathon for Ottawa&#x2019;s Homeless Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oct. 24, 2025 &#x2014; Tonight, OHS veterinarians and other staff members will be volunteering their time to provide spay/neuter surgeries and dental procedures for Ottawa&#x2019;s homeless animals... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/tonight-s-life-saving-marathon-for-ottawa-s-homeless-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/tonight-s-life-saving-marathon-for-ottawa-s-homeless-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Halloween Family Fun at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oct. 23, 2025 &#x2014; On Sunday, Oct. 26, Howl-O-Ween, a spook-tacular event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 1 to 4 p.m., all are welcome to come to the OHS for free Halloween fun... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-family-fun-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-family-fun-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Six Feral Cats, Six Second Chances</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, we had some special guests in our clinic. Brought in by caring community cat trappers were six feral cats &#x2014; not pets, not strays, but cats... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/six-feral-cats-six-second-chances/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/six-feral-cats-six-second-chances/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>This Dog Waited 400 Days for Adoption - Ladybug is Finally Home</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oct. 16, 2025 &#x2014; Last night, after waiting for more than 400 days, Ladybug found her forever home. She was the longest stay dog at the Ottawa Humane Society, and her path to adoption was anything but easy... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-dog-waited-400-days-for-adoption-ladybug-is-finally-home/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-dog-waited-400-days-for-adoption-ladybug-is-finally-home/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 October 2025 11:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Postal Strike Threatens Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s Lifeline for Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Oct. 10, 2025 &#x2014; The rotating postal strike is threatening the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s ability to care for hundreds of homeless and vulnerable animals... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/postal-strike-threatens-ottawa-humane-society-s-lifeline-for-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/postal-strike-threatens-ottawa-humane-society-s-lifeline-for-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 October 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Whales in Crisis: Deadline Looms</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Thirty beluga whales held captive at Marineland face euthanasia. Marineland issued the ultimatum after the federal government denied export permits to send the whales to a theme park in China... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/whales-in-crisis-deadline-looms/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/whales-in-crisis-deadline-looms/</link>
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                <title>Postal Strikes and Puppies Part 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week&#x2019;s announcement of the Canada Post strike stirred up some d&#xE9;j&#xE0; vu for me.&#xA0;During 2024&#x2019;s strike, we saw a shortfall of $250,000. This money would... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/postal-strikes-and-puppies-part-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/postal-strikes-and-puppies-part-2/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Wiggled for the Animals - Humane Society Says Thank You</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Sunday, Sept. 28, more than 1,400 people participated in the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run presented by Hill&#x2019;s Pet Nutrition... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-wiggled-for-the-animals-humane-society-says-thank-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-wiggled-for-the-animals-humane-society-says-thank-you/</link>
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                <title>19 Kittens, Abandonment and Community</title>
                <description><![CDATA[19 kittens arrived in our care this week. They were found alone in a box. Our community&#x27;s response was incredible... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/19-kittens-abandonment-and-community/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/19-kittens-abandonment-and-community/</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday night, 19 kittens were found in a box in Riverview Park and brought to the Ottawa Humane Society. The kittens were among 42 cats admitted to the OHS in a single day... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/19-kittens-found-in-a-box-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/19-kittens-found-in-a-box-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Honours Community&#x27;s Contributions at its Annual General Meeting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society honoured several volunteers, members of the public and community organizations last night at its annual general meeting, celebrating their work... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-honours-communitys-contributions-at-its-annual-general-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-honours-communitys-contributions-at-its-annual-general-meeting/</link>
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                <title>Expos&#xE9;: Your Dog is Planning Something</title>
                <description><![CDATA[All around Ottawa, dogs have been spotted holding hushed conversations by fire hydrants, accumulating for gatherings in the darkest corners of dog parks... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/expose-your-dog-is-planning-something/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/expose-your-dog-is-planning-something/</link>
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                <title>Schedule Changing? Your Pet Wants You to Read This</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, my kids left home to return to their post-secondary studies. Our home feels much emptier without them, but September&#x2019;s also hectic here at the OHS... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/schedule-changing-your-pet-wants-you-to-read-this/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/schedule-changing-your-pet-wants-you-to-read-this/</link>
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                <title>Animal Advocate August 2025</title>
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                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-august-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>This is Just the Beginning</title>
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                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-is-just-the-beginning/</link>
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                <title>Shelter Dog Celebrates Birthday Party</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Aug. 25, 2025 &#x2014; Ladybug, a six-year-old American bulldog mix, has spent an entire year in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society. After undergoing significant veterinary care and behaviour support, the OHS hopes to find her new home soon... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/shelter-dog-celebrates-birthday-party/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/shelter-dog-celebrates-birthday-party/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Working for a Cause</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Canada Summer Jobs positions help make life-saving work possible for Ottawa&#x27;s homeless animals. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/working-for-a-cause/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/working-for-a-cause/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Surrender Surge: Not in Ottawa</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Across Canada, some humane societies and animal shelters are reporting a rise in the number of people surrendering their pets... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/surrender-surge-not-in-ottawa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/surrender-surge-not-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 August 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s Becoming Even More Dog-Friendly</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society has launched a new competition to get more people out in the community with their friendly dogs. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-becoming-even-more-dog-friendly/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-becoming-even-more-dog-friendly/</link>
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                <title>Animal Advocate July 2025</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Disasters strike without warning &#x2014; tornadoes, flash floods, power outages or fires. The OHS says it is essential to prepare an emergency plan for your pet, including preparing an emergency kit. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-july-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocate-july-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 July 2025 08:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Peek Behind the Curtain: Rabbit Week&#x2019;s Secret to Success</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-peek-behind-the-curtain-rabbit-week-s-secret-to-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-peek-behind-the-curtain-rabbit-week-s-secret-to-success/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 July 2025 20:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rabbits Need Homes &#x2013; Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is bursting with bunnies as more than 30 rabbits are available for adoption. In an effort to find more homes for these hoppy friends, the OHS has declared July 20 to 26 &#x201C;Rabbit Week&#x201D; and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbits-need-homes-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbits-need-homes-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>The Last Cat</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recently, Coal, the last surviving cat of the Parliament Hill cat colony, passed away. Our condolences go out to his family &#x2014; losing a beloved animal companion is heartbreaking. And, Coal&#x2019;s passing marks the end of an era. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-last-cat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-last-cat/</link>
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                <title>When Indoors isn&#x27;t Possible: Working Whiskers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We always recommend that cats stay indoors or that they enjoy the outdoors safely on a leash and harness with their owner or in an enclosed catio. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/when-indoors-isnt-possible-working-whiskers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/when-indoors-isnt-possible-working-whiskers/</link>
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                <title>Canada Day and Pets: Keep Everyone Safe Say Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs as Ottawa prepares for Canada Day celebrations. &#x201C;Fireworks and loud noises... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-and-pets-keep-everyone-safe-says-ottawa-humane-society-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-and-pets-keep-everyone-safe-says-ottawa-humane-society-1/</link>
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                <title>Pet Tips You Need This Weekend</title>
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                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-tips-you-need-this-weekend/</link>
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                <title>Humane Society Calls to Ban Stadium Bull Riding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society has submitted a petition urging Ottawa City Council to enact a ban on stadium bull riding events within the city. More than... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/humane-society-calls-to-ban-stadium-bull-riding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/humane-society-calls-to-ban-stadium-bull-riding/</link>
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                <title>Fosters and Adopters Needed: 440 Animals in Humane Society Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is calling for help from the community to support a large population of animals at the shelter. Foster volunteers and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fosters-and-adopters-needed-440-animals-in-humane-society-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fosters-and-adopters-needed-440-animals-in-humane-society-care/</link>
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                <title>Fosters Needed and a Dangerous Myth</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x2019;ve been thinking about adopting or fostering, now is the time. We&#x2019;ve got lots of animals in our care, and your support can make all the difference in... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fosters-needed-and-a-dangerous-myth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fosters-needed-and-a-dangerous-myth/</link>
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                <title>A Load of Bull</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are returning to town and&#xA0;the problems with their circus of cruelty remain the same as last year. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-load-of-bull/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-load-of-bull/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Heroes in the Haze</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As wildfires sweep across Canada, displacing people and animals alike, our friends at the Winnipeg Humane Society and Humane Canada are making incredible... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-in-the-haze/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-in-the-haze/</link>
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                <title>Protecting Your Pets During Smoky Conditions - Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke is blowing through Ottawa and Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement this morning, urging people to limit time outdoors. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-your-pets-during-smoky-conditions-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-your-pets-during-smoky-conditions-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 June 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Protecting Pets During Hot Weather &#x2014; Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa today and tomorrow pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-pets-during-hot-weather-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-pets-during-hot-weather-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>Your Dog is Saving Up for the Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run. Have You Noticed the Signs?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed when you give your dog a treat, before eating it they go straight to another room? How they find the nastiest forgotten tennis ball... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/your-dog-is-saving-up-for-the-wiggle-waggle-walk-run-have-you-noticed-the-signs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/your-dog-is-saving-up-for-the-wiggle-waggle-walk-run-have-you-noticed-the-signs/</link>
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                <title>Kittens, Puppies &#x2014; and Canada Post Strikes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Canada Post and its union are down to the wire, and a strike could begin as early as tomorrow. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/kittens-puppies-and-canada-post-strikes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/kittens-puppies-and-canada-post-strikes/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Urgent Need for Volunteers to Support Families in Crisis &#x2014; Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society urgently needs 30 foster volunteers for its Sheltering Animals From Emergencies (SAFE) program. SAFE provides temporary... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/urgent-need-for-volunteers-to-support-families-in-crisis-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/urgent-need-for-volunteers-to-support-families-in-crisis-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Heartbreaking Limits of Care: Part 2</title>
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                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heartbreaking-limits-of-care-part-2/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Registration Opens for Ottawa&#x2019;s Biggest Event for the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run presented by Hill&#x2019;s Pet Nutrition will be returning on Sept. 28 at Lansdowne Park&#x2019;s Great Lawn. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/registration-opens-for-ottawa-s-biggest-event-for-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/registration-opens-for-ottawa-s-biggest-event-for-the-animals/</link>
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                <title>More Than 800 Reasons to Celebrate</title>
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                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-800-reasons-to-celebrate/</link>
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                <title>&#x201C;Heroes for Ottawa&#x2019;s Animals&#x201D; Ottawa Humane Society Celebrates National Volunteer Week</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For National Volunteer Week from April 27 to May 3, the Ottawa Humane Society will be celebrating the contributions of its more than 800 volunteers. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-for-ottawa-s-animals-ottawa-humane-society-celebrates-national-volunteer-week-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-for-ottawa-s-animals-ottawa-humane-society-celebrates-national-volunteer-week-2025/</link>
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                <title>Stray, Pregnant Dog Finds Shelter at Humane Society - &#x2018;Part of a Remarkable Trend&#x2019; Says Shelter Staff</title>
                <description><![CDATA[An Ottawa community member found Petunia, a two-year-old pug, alone and pregnant. She recently gave birth in the care of an Ottawa Humane Society foster... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/stray-pregnant-dog-finds-shelter-at-humane-society-part-of-a-remarkable-trend-says-shelter-staff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/stray-pregnant-dog-finds-shelter-at-humane-society-part-of-a-remarkable-trend-says-shelter-staff/</link>
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                <title>The Need Doesn&#x27;t Stop</title>
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                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-need-doesn-t-stop/</link>
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                <title>It Could Happen Here</title>
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                <title>Spring Means More Wildlife, Says Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is reminding community members to keep their distance from wildlife spotted in their neighbourhood. As the weather warms, people... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spring-means-more-wildlife-says-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spring-means-more-wildlife-says-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>STOP!</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 April 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ice Storm Approaches - Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Take Caution</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As Ottawa braces for the weekend&#x2019;s ice storm, the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers extreme weather can pose to pets &#x2014; especially... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ice-storm-approaches-ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ice-storm-approaches-ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution/</link>
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                <title>Unbelievable Power of Pets</title>
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                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/unbelievable-power-of-pets/</link>
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                <title>No-Kill: A Pat on the Back for People, Suffering for Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a world that thrives on five-word sound bites, it&#x2019;s extremely harmful to animals to reduce an extremely complex issue to so few words... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-kill-a-pat-on-the-back-for-people-suffering-for-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-kill-a-pat-on-the-back-for-people-suffering-for-animals/</link>
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                <title>$15,000 and Rising Up for Grabs in Humane Society 50/50</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The 50/50 jackpot in the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s For the Love of Animals Lottery is up to $15,000 and is climbing. Purchasing tickets for the grand prize... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/15-000-and-rising-up-for-grabs-in-humane-society-5050/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/15-000-and-rising-up-for-grabs-in-humane-society-5050/</link>
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                <title>Standing Up for the Animals, After the Election</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ontario has made progress in recent years, but there are still major gaps in legislation that leave animals vulnerable to neglect, exploitation and cruelty... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/standing-up-for-the-animals-after-the-election/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/standing-up-for-the-animals-after-the-election/</link>
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                <title>200 Pets Need Sterilization - Ottawa Humane Society Closes in on Goal</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Feb. 25, 2025 &#x2014; Today the OHS will spay and neuter close to 40 pets.&#xA;&#xA;It is in recognition of World Spay Day, to raise awareness about sterilizing pets. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/200-pets-need-sterilization-ottawa-humane-society-closes-in-on-goal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/200-pets-need-sterilization-ottawa-humane-society-closes-in-on-goal/</link>
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                <title>Meeting a Growing and Essential Need</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;m writing this after an all-day marathon to sterilize homeless dogs and cats. In the end, our incredible team at the Ottawa Humane Society... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/meeting-a-growing-and-essential-need/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/meeting-a-growing-and-essential-need/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Voting Next Week? You Need to Read This</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Just today, I was contacted by a supporter who asked me who they should vote for to do the most for animal welfare. At the OHS, we don&#x2019;t stand for any one... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/voting-next-week-you-need-to-read-this/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/voting-next-week-you-need-to-read-this/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seven Dogs and Puppies Abandoned in Snowstorm</title>
                <description><![CDATA[During yesterday&#x2019;s snowstorm, seven abandoned dogs and puppies arrived at the Ottawa Humane Society for care and shelter. Four puppies were found in a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/seven-dogs-and-puppies-abandoned-in-snowstorm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/seven-dogs-and-puppies-abandoned-in-snowstorm/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Must Read: Another Step Forward in Keeping Animals and Their People SAFE</title>
                <description><![CDATA[People will endure the weight of incredible hardships for the sake of others &#x2014; including their pets. At our pet food bank, some pet owners share that they... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/must-read-another-step-forward-in-keeping-animals-and-their-people-safe/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/must-read-another-step-forward-in-keeping-animals-and-their-people-safe/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Announces More Support for Pet Owners in Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, the Ottawa Humane Society announced greater supports to help pet owners in crisis keep the animals they love. Debbie King, OHS manager: veterinary... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-announces-more-support-for-pet-owners-in-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-announces-more-support-for-pet-owners-in-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 February 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Seeking New Board Members</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Applications are open for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s board of directors until March 14, 2025. The OHS is recruiting for two board positions whose term... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members-2025/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cat Missing for Eight Years, Reunited at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After being lost for eight years, Meow Meow, a 12-year-old cat, was reunited with his owner at the Ottawa Humane Society. On Thursday, Jan. 23, a member... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cat-missing-for-eight-years-reunited-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cat-missing-for-eight-years-reunited-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tickets are now available for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s For the Love of Animals Lottery. The grand prize is a brand new 2025 Audi Q5 Quattro SUV by... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Too Few People Know This&#x2026;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There is nothing wrong with giving up your pet to the OHS, another reputable animal shelter or someone who is ready to take on responsibility of the pet. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/too-few-people-know-this/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/too-few-people-know-this/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Escaped Cat from Ottawa Humane Society Saved Before Cold Snap</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Just as the temperature in Ottawa plummeted, a post to a lost &amp; found Facebook group saved a cat&#x2019;s life. Trippy, a six-year-old cat, was about to start the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/escaped-cat-from-ottawa-humane-society-saved-before-cold-snap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/escaped-cat-from-ottawa-humane-society-saved-before-cold-snap/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Makings of a Leader</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Justin Trudeau&#x2019;s resignation and the incoming US president&#x2019;s alarming comments about our country have had me thinking a lot about leadership. Specifically... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/makings-of-a-leader/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/makings-of-a-leader/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 January 2025 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why 2025 Will Be Unstoppable for the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In the very first week of 2024, I wrote: Between the worries of pet owners who are concerned that finances may drive them and their pets apart, Ontario... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/why-2025-will-be-unstoppable-for-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/why-2025-will-be-unstoppable-for-the-animals/</link>
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                <title>The Reality of a Shelter on Christmas</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The beginning of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day this year. Tomorrow will be a great day of celebrations and gathering for many, and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-reality-of-a-shelter-on-christmas/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-reality-of-a-shelter-on-christmas/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The temperature is expected to plummet this weekend, and the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap-dec-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap-dec-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Increasing Need on Both Ends of the Leash</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Right now, there are close to 500 animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society, a 20% increase from where we were at this time last year. Not only do... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/increasing-need-on-both-ends-of-the-leash/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/increasing-need-on-both-ends-of-the-leash/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2024 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Holiday Family Fun at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Dec. 15, Whiskers in a Winter Wonderland, a holiday event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 1 to 4 p.m., all are welcome... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/holiday-family-fun-at-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/holiday-family-fun-at-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Close to 500 Animals at the Ottawa Humane Society - Donations Doubled</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The past week, the Ottawa Humane Society has been caring for close to 500 animals every day. These animals may have been found as strays, surrendered... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/close-to-500-animals-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-donations-doubled/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/close-to-500-animals-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-donations-doubled/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 December 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Twenty Sick Cats Need You</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Right now, we&#x2019;ve got a quarantine room filled to the brim with sick cats like Sprinkle and Sparkle. The kitties are fighting through upper respiratory... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/twenty-sick-cats-need-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/twenty-sick-cats-need-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 November 2024 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tonight is so Important</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In 2013, we lost a friend and colleague, Julie Laporte, to cancer. She was a beloved member of our team for nearly ten years. Her compassion, kindness and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/tonight-is-so-important/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/tonight-is-so-important/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lessons to Remember</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I remember the first time my kids asked me about Remembrance Day and why we wear poppies. If you&#x2019;ve ever had to explain war and conflict to a child, I&#x2019;m sure... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lessons-to-remember/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lessons-to-remember/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 November 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Heartbreaking Limits of Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x2019;ve been watching local news, you likely have heard of the province&#x2019;s recent and ongoing investigation into allegations of mistreatment of animals at... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heartbreaking-limits-of-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heartbreaking-limits-of-care/</link>
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                <title>Halloween Family Fun at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Oct. 27, Howl-O-Ween, a spook-tacular event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 1 to 4 p.m., all are welcome to come to the OHS... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-family-fun-at-ottawa-humane-society-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-family-fun-at-ottawa-humane-society-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are You Ready for Disaster?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When I was young, our cat, Butter, had a medical emergency that panicked our family. After not eating for two days, we took her to the veterinarian and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/are-you-ready-for-disaster/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/are-you-ready-for-disaster/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Program Brings Kids and Pets Closer Together</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is launching a new training program for kids and dogs on Oct. 17. Junior Trainers: Tricks &amp; Games will let kids work together... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-program-brings-kids-and-pets-closer-together/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-program-brings-kids-and-pets-closer-together/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why Are There More Reports of Aggressive Dogs?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As the owner of a geriatric Shih Tzu who demands to travel to most places by stroller, I sometimes &#x2014; very briefly &#x2014; forget about how much effort is needed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/why-are-there-more-reports-of-aggressive-dogs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/why-are-there-more-reports-of-aggressive-dogs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Wiggled for Homeless Animals &#x2014; Humane Society Says Thank You</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Sunday, Sept. 29, more than 1,400 people registered for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run presented by Hill&#x2019;s Pet Nutrition and produced... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-wiggled-for-homeless-animals-humane-society-says-thank-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-wiggled-for-homeless-animals-humane-society-says-thank-you/</link>
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                <title>The Results of Ottawa&#x2019;s Biggest Cat Survey</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Want to know a fool-proof recipe for disaster? Doing things in a vacuum. That&#x2019;s why I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who filled out the Outdoor... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-results-of-ottawa-s-biggest-cat-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-results-of-ottawa-s-biggest-cat-survey/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Returning to Work or School? You Need to Know This</title>
                <description><![CDATA[My youngest kid recently left for university, and we hadn&#x2019;t realized the hole she was leaving in our family&#x2019;s pet&#x2019;s schedule. Given where I work, you might... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/returning-to-work-or-school-you-need-to-know-this/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/returning-to-work-or-school-you-need-to-know-this/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 13 September 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Honours Community&#x27;s Contributions at Its Annual General Meeting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society honoured several volunteers, members of the public and community organizations this week at its annual general meeting... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-honours-communitys-contributions-at-its-annual-general-meeting-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-honours-communitys-contributions-at-its-annual-general-meeting-2024/</link>
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                <title>&quot;Pet Food Needed&quot; Says Ottawa Humane Society - Weekend Pet Food Drive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This weekend, the Ottawa Humane Society is calling for donations of unopened pet food to support its Emergency Pet Food Bank. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-food-needed-says-ottawa-humane-society-weekend-pet-food-drive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-food-needed-says-ottawa-humane-society-weekend-pet-food-drive/</link>
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                <title>Snoop Dog and Celine Diog Announce Appearance at Ottawa Charity Event</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After barking at the torch and putting on a howling good performance during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Dog-lympics, Snoop Dog and Celine Diog have... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/snoop-dog-and-celine-diog-announce-appearance-at-ottawa-charity-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/snoop-dog-and-celine-diog-announce-appearance-at-ottawa-charity-event/</link>
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                <title>It&#x2019;s Unbelievable How Long These Dogs Have Waited&#x2026;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buddy and Echo are two dogs who have both been waiting for more than 100 days for their forever home. They were here in the spring when kitten season hit... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-s-unbelievable-how-long-these-dogs-have-waited/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-s-unbelievable-how-long-these-dogs-have-waited/</link>
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                <title>What Pet Food Banks Have Taught Me</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, we hosted our first-ever pop-up emergency pet food bank in partnership with our friends at the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre. Stationed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-pet-food-banks-have-taught-me/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-pet-food-banks-have-taught-me/</link>
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                <title>Rising Need for Pet Food Bank Says Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Ottawa Humane Society will be hosting a pop-up pet food bank for families in need in partnership with Sandy Hill Health and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-need-for-pet-food-bank-says-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-need-for-pet-food-bank-says-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Raccoons Are Not Roommates: A Reminder from the OHS</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Wildlife are not pets. Last month, Ottawa by-law discovered a raccoon named Diesel that was being kept as a pet in an apartment. Officers brought the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/raccoons-are-not-roommates-a-reminder-from-the-ohs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/raccoons-are-not-roommates-a-reminder-from-the-ohs/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>You Can End Cycles of Suffering</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We&#x2019;re no strangers to the countless animals in Ottawa who need shelter and care each summer, but the homeless cat issue is getting bigger. Homeless cat... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-can-end-cycles-of-suffering/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-can-end-cycles-of-suffering/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Surge of Cats Prompts Call for Action, Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last weekend, the OHS received an influx of close to 90 cats including 40 kittens transferred from another animal welfare organization facing capacity... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/surge-of-cats-prompts-call-for-action-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/surge-of-cats-prompts-call-for-action-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 August 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Last Chance for a Deal of Lifetime</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Rabbit Week is wrapping up at the OHS and our caring community is adopting bunnies in bushels. Rabbits are amazing pets and there are still many more looking... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/last-chance-for-a-deal-of-lifetime/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/last-chance-for-a-deal-of-lifetime/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cluck Cluck, Who&#x2019;s There?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is sometimes called the cat and dog society &#x2014; understandable as cats and dogs are the animals we most often help. However, there&#x2019;s never a dull day... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cluck-cluck-who-s-there/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cluck-cluck-who-s-there/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 21 July 2024 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rabbit Crisis Ramps Up at Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is bursting with bunnies as close to 40 rabbits are available for adoption. In an effort find more homes for these hoppy friends... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbit-crisis-ramps-up-at-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbit-crisis-ramps-up-at-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>All Hands on Deck: Summer at the OHS</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Summer is a busy time at the Ottawa Humane Society. Waves of kittens need our help, we receive far more wildlife than usual and we support a wealth of stray... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/all-hands-on-deck-summer-at-the-ohs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <title>Humane Societies Across Ontario Call on Province to Better Protect Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society and its partners in the Ontario Animal Welfare Network are calling for stronger protections against animal cruelty and neglect. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/humane-societies-across-ontario-call-on-province-to-better-protect-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/humane-societies-across-ontario-call-on-province-to-better-protect-animals/</link>
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                <title>Can an Email Save Animals?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Maybe not one by itself, but I know that many people raising their voices for the animals can make a difference. I hope you&#x2019;ll join me and animal... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/can-an-email-save-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/can-an-email-save-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Why You Have to Come to the Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Dogs. Need I say more? Guest blog provided by avid Wiggle Waggler, Stephen Smith. OK, people also bring their cats on leashes and in backpacks. Last year... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/why-you-have-to-come-to-the-wiggle-waggle-walk-run/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/why-you-have-to-come-to-the-wiggle-waggle-walk-run/</link>
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                <title>Canada Day and Pets: Keep Everyone Safe Says Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs as Ottawa prepares for Canada Day celebrations. &#x201C;Fireworks and loud noises can... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-and-pets-keep-everyone-safe-says-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-and-pets-keep-everyone-safe-says-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>21 Homeless Kittens Arrive at the OHS</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last night, 21 kittens were transferred to the Ottawa Humane Society from Windsor/Essex County Humane Society. &#x201C;Our friends in Windsor are facing a capacity... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/21-homeless-kittens-arrive-at-the-ohs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/21-homeless-kittens-arrive-at-the-ohs/</link>
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                <title>You Won&#x2019;t Believe How Often We Repeat This Message</title>
                <description><![CDATA[And for good reason! I don&#x2019;t know about you, but I&#x2019;m happy for a day of relief after four days of a heatwave. Every year, the OHS reminds the community of... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-won-t-believe-how-often-we-repeat-this-message/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-won-t-believe-how-often-we-repeat-this-message/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 June 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Crisis is Now: The Impact of the Veterinary Professional Shortage</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At the OHS, we&#x2019;re currently grappling with a significant setback: we do not have the staff to operate our Mobile Spay/Neuter Service. After running the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-crisis-is-now-the-impact-of-the-veterinary-professional-shortage/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-crisis-is-now-the-impact-of-the-veterinary-professional-shortage/</link>
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                <title>Heat Spike Poses a Danger to Ottawa&#x2019;s Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa today pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society. &#x201C;Dogs die in hot cars,&#x201D; said... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heat-spike-poses-a-danger-to-ottawa-s-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heat-spike-poses-a-danger-to-ottawa-s-pets/</link>
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                <title>Exciting New Hop-portunity for Teens</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Volunteering: it&#x2019;s an incredible thing. It means donating your time and energy, towards a greater cause. It&#x2019;s an integral part of keeping an organization... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/exciting-new-hop-portunity-for-teens/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/exciting-new-hop-portunity-for-teens/</link>
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                <title>Caution Outdoors to Avoid Pet Emergencies, Ottawa Humane Society Urges</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After a recent incident involving pills found in pieces of bread in Orleans, the Ottawa Humane Society is reminding pet owners to be vigilant when taking... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caution-outdoors-to-avoid-pet-emergencies-ottawa-humane-society-urges/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caution-outdoors-to-avoid-pet-emergencies-ottawa-humane-society-urges/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Speaks Out Against Animal Cruelty in Bull Riding Competition</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is asking the community to not attend or support the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) competition coming to the Canadian Tire... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-speaks-out-against-animal-cruelty-in-bull-riding-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-speaks-out-against-animal-cruelty-in-bull-riding-competition/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Calling Bull on PBR</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In June, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will trundle into Ottawa, bringing with them cruel exploitation of bulls for entertainment and profit. In PBR&#x2019;s... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/calling-bull-on-pbr/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/calling-bull-on-pbr/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Love Blooms at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is inviting the community to leap into spring with Ottawa&#x2019;s animals. On Saturday, May 11, Petals and Paws, a sweet event for the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/love-blooms-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/love-blooms-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>25 Cats Admitted to Ottawa Humane Society as Kitten Season Ramps Up</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, 25 cats, 18 of which were kittens, were admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society. The majority of the cats were found outdoors as strays and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/25-cats-admitted-to-ottawa-humane-society-as-kitten-season-ramps-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/25-cats-admitted-to-ottawa-humane-society-as-kitten-season-ramps-up/</link>
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                <title>Everyone Wants to Know: Where Will You be in Five Years?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;ve already talked about how much I love plans, so it&#x2019;ll be no surprise that I am beyond thrilled to share our new five-year strategic plan! Our focus: <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/everyone-wants-to-know-where-will-you-be-in-five-years/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/everyone-wants-to-know-where-will-you-be-in-five-years/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Win for Farm Animals in Ontario</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Silence is a killer of animal welfare, and silence is what Ontario introduced last year with Bill 156, the so-called Security from Trespass and Protecting... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-win-for-farm-animals-in-ontario/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-win-for-farm-animals-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Senior Cat Adoption Fee Dropped at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society has removed the adoption fee for all cats seven years of age and up. The OHS expects removing the fee will help these often... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/senior-cat-adoption-fee-dropped-at-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/senior-cat-adoption-fee-dropped-at-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Donations to Ottawa Humane Society Doubled</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is approaching its busiest season of the year, and is turning to the community to help support the thousands of animals who will need its care this... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-doubled/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-doubled/</link>
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                <title>Is Ottawa Ready?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The past week, the sun has been shining, birds have been singing, people have been walking around in shorts and t-shirts, and at the OHS, we&#x2019;re getting... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/is-ottawa-ready/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/is-ottawa-ready/</link>
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                <title>Giving Everything for the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[From April 14 to 20, we are celebrating National Volunteer Week and the contributions of close to 800 volunteers who give their time, effort and heart to <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/giving-everything-for-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/giving-everything-for-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 16 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&#x201C;Heroes for Ottawa&#x2019;s Animals&#x201D; Ottawa Humane Society Celebrates National Volunteer Week</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For National Volunteer Week, the Ottawa Humane Society will be celebrating the contributions of its close to 800 volunteers. &#x201C;Our volunteers are lifesavers,&quot;... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-for-ottawa-s-animals-ottawa-humane-society-celebrates-national-volunteer-week-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-for-ottawa-s-animals-ottawa-humane-society-celebrates-national-volunteer-week-2024/</link>
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                <title>Protecting Pets in the Spring</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is advising the community to be wary of spring hazards for their pets. As temperatures rise, cat owners living in apartments may be... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-pets-in-the-spring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-pets-in-the-spring/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Social Work for the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you&#x2019;ve ever watched someone say a final goodbye to a loved one, you&#x2019;ll know how heartbreaking that is. The emotions often reserved for airports... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/social-work-for-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/social-work-for-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New OHS Program Gives Homeless Rabbits Second Chances with Teens</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS recently launched a brand new program that gives Ottawa&#x2019;s youth the experience of caring for OHS rabbits in their homes as foster volunteers, while... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-ohs-program-gives-homeless-rabbits-second-chances-with-teens/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-ohs-program-gives-homeless-rabbits-second-chances-with-teens/</link>
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                <title>It Starts at Any Age</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week, we hosted a special &#x201C;Help the Shelter&#x201D; March Break Camp for kids. These children come to our camps with a fierce love for animals, so showing them... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-starts-at-any-age/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-starts-at-any-age/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Hardest Choice a Family Can Make</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Giving a pet away is not easy. Our team sees it every day. The family who&#x2019;s moving and cannot bring their dog with them. A pet who needs extensive veterinary... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-hardest-choice-a-family-can-make/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-hardest-choice-a-family-can-make/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Only Way to End a Tragic Cycle</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Spay/Neuter Awareness Month is coming to an end, but the importance of spaying/neutering our pets is something worth remembering year-round. This essential... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-only-way-to-end-a-tragic-cycle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-only-way-to-end-a-tragic-cycle/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tickets are now available for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s For the Love of Animals Lottery. The grand prize is a brand new 2024 Audi Q5 Progressiv 45 TFSI... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2024/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three Things I Want My New Family to Know</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Stomach turning. Mind Buzzing. Brow tightening. Ears pinned down. We&#x2019;ve all experienced stress and know how uncomfortable it is, but did you know... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/three-things-i-want-my-new-family-to-know/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/three-things-i-want-my-new-family-to-know/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Unseasonable Surge of Pets and Slow Adoption Rate Rock Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last month, the Ottawa Humane Society saw a spike of pets in need with 15% more animals arriving at the shelter compared to January 2023. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/unseasonable-surge-of-pets-and-slow-adoption-rate-rock-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/unseasonable-surge-of-pets-and-slow-adoption-rate-rock-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fall in Love at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is inviting the community to fall in love with Ottawa&#x2019;s homeless animals. On Sunday, Feb. 11, Tails of Love, a sweet event... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fall-in-love-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fall-in-love-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Seeking New Board Members</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Applications are open for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s board of directors until March 22, 2024. The board will play a key role in supporting the OHS as it... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members-2024/</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[February is Black History Month. Last year, we shared the contributions of Dr. Lila Miller &#x2014; the mother of shelter medicine &#x2014; and how she made strides in... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocates-who-made-today-possible-for-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-advocates-who-made-today-possible-for-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Helping Pet Owners Handle Post-Pandemic Anxiety &#x2014; Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is launching a special webinar series, Anxiety and Pets: The Essentials, to help pet owners better understand what makes pets... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-pet-owners-handle-post-pandemic-anxiety-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-pet-owners-handle-post-pandemic-anxiety-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Last Chance to Save Canada&#x2019;s Horses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is sometimes referred to as the &#x201C;dog and cat society&#x201D; (and we might add rabbit to that these days), given that those species account for the majority... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/last-chance-to-save-canada-s-horses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/last-chance-to-save-canada-s-horses/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The temperature is expected to plummet this week, and the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap-jan-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap-jan-2024/</link>
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                <title>The Best Kept Secret Cure for the Blues</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The third Monday of January is also known as Blue Monday or the most depressing day of the year. In the 2000s, a travel company coined the date, possibly... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-best-kept-secret-cure-for-the-blues/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-best-kept-secret-cure-for-the-blues/</link>
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                <title>Five New Year&#x2019;s Resolutions that Will Change Your Pet&#x2019;s Life</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A new year is here, and I don&#x2019;t know about you, but I&#x2019;m looking forward to an excellent year for Ottawa and our community&#x2019;s animals. I understand I might be... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/five-new-year-s-resolutions-that-will-change-your-pet-s-life/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/five-new-year-s-resolutions-that-will-change-your-pet-s-life/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Christmas Magic at the OHS</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas from the OHS team and Ottawa&#x2019;s homeless animals! I hope the day has brought you and your family warmth, love and joy. A couple adopting a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/christmas-magic-at-the-ohs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/christmas-magic-at-the-ohs/</link>
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                <title>An Unexpected Trend</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When the pandemic struck Canada in 2020, the number of animals in our care severely dipped as we focused on ensuring we were available for animals who needed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-unexpected-trend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-unexpected-trend/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Celebrity Cat Touring the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Link, Ottawa&#x2019;s most famous feline, will be touring the Ottawa Humane Society from Thursday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 17. Link has been at the OHS for more than... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/celebrity-cat-touring-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/celebrity-cat-touring-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>They Made Him Eat Cat Food?! Celebrity Cat Tells All</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Maestro of Meows, the Four-Legged Heartbreaker, the Ookie-Bookie Smoosh, Ottawa&#x2019;s most famous cat, the Legendary Link, is on a one-of-a-kind debut/farewell... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/they-made-him-eat-cat-food-celebrity-cat-tells-all/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/they-made-him-eat-cat-food-celebrity-cat-tells-all/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pet Affordability Crisis &#x2014; Ottawa&#x2019;s Pets At-Risk</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In case you haven&#x2019;t heard, Ottawa is facing a pet affordability crisis. That rang through loud and clear when we consulted with our community early this fall... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-affordability-crisis-ottawa-s-pets-at-risk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-affordability-crisis-ottawa-s-pets-at-risk/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s Underground Network for the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s actually not underground at all, but with how few people know, it may as well be top secret and confidential. Let me fill you in. Animal welfare... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-underground-network-for-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-underground-network-for-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Best Deal You&#x2019;ll Ever Find: And You Don&#x2019;t Want to Miss It</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s no exaggeration to say each day at the OHS is unique. We never know exactly what kinds of animals will need us, how many will come through our doors... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-best-deal-you-ll-ever-find-and-you-don-t-want-to-miss-it/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-best-deal-you-ll-ever-find-and-you-don-t-want-to-miss-it/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pet Affordability Crisis &#x2014; Ottawa Humane Society Eyes Ways to Help Even More Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a recent Ottawa Humane Society community survey, Ottawa&#x2019;s residents identified the cost of caring for a pet as the most significant issue facing Ottawa&#x2019;s... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-affordability-crisis-ottawa-humane-society-eyes-ways-to-help-even-more-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pet-affordability-crisis-ottawa-humane-society-eyes-ways-to-help-even-more-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What No One Tells You About Senior Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We had a sweet litter of puppies in our adoption centre this week &#x2014; all adopted within a couple of days, of course. Puppies are wonderful, and I had to sneak... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-no-one-tells-you-about-senior-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-no-one-tells-you-about-senior-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 17 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remembering People, Remembering Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For Remembrance Day this year, I plan to visit the Animals in War Memorial in Confederation Park to honour both the people who fought and sacrificed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-people-remembering-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-people-remembering-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Life-Saving Event for Ottawa&#x2019;s Homeless Animals Happening Tonight</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tonight, OHS veterinarians and other staff members will be volunteering their time to provide spay/neuter surgeries and dental procedures for Ottawa&#x2019;s... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/life-saving-event-for-ottawa-s-homeless-animals-happening-tonight/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/life-saving-event-for-ottawa-s-homeless-animals-happening-tonight/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An Evening of Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In just a few hours, my colleagues and I will be burning the midnight oil to provide spay and neuter surgeries and dental procedures for animals in need. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-evening-of-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-evening-of-care/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>To Costume or Not to Costume?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you have been a supporter of the OHS for many years, you&#x2019;ll have noticed that our messaging around pets in costumes has shifted. Our previous hard line... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/to-costume-or-not-to-costume/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/to-costume-or-not-to-costume/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Halloween Family Fun at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Oct. 29, Howl-O-Ween, a spook-tacular event for the whole family, is happening at the OHS. From 1 to 3:30 p.m., all are welcome to come to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-family-fun-at-ottawa-humane-society-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-family-fun-at-ottawa-humane-society-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Desperately Searching for Unicorns</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s no secret that we need foster homes all the time. We&#x2019;re also fortunate that there are folks who regularly step up in the community to become foster... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/desperately-searching-for-unicorns/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/desperately-searching-for-unicorns/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More than 90 Cats Admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Since last Thursday, more than 90 cats have been admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society. The cats came from a number of sources such as owners who could... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-90-cats-admitted-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-90-cats-admitted-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Plight of Feral Cats</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today is National Feral Cat Day &#x2014; dedicated to raising awareness and support of feral cats and ending the cycle of cat homelessness through compassionate... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-plight-of-feral-cats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-plight-of-feral-cats/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 16 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What Do the Animals Need Most?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s a question I&#x2019;m asked often, and the answer is mostly straightforward: <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-do-the-animals-need-most/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-do-the-animals-need-most/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dog Destroys Tens of Thousands of Dollars-Worth of Humane Society Equipment</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is making an urgent appeal for community support after Boris, a homeless hound, broke an expensive piece of equipment during... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/dog-destroys-tens-of-thousands-of-dollars-worth-of-humane-society-equipment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/dog-destroys-tens-of-thousands-of-dollars-worth-of-humane-society-equipment/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Special Message from the Ottawa Humane Society: &#x201C;Thanks for Wiggling and Waggling!&#x201D;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the Ottawa Humane Society hosted its 35th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run to support Ottawa&#x2019;s homeless animals. Thousands of people... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/special-message-from-the-ottawa-humane-society-thanks-for-wiggling-and-waggling/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/special-message-from-the-ottawa-humane-society-thanks-for-wiggling-and-waggling/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 25 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Staying Ahead of the Curve: Ottawa Humane Society Taking Steps to Keep Families Together</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is taking preventive action to help keep pets and their families together. The public health crisis limited opportunities for pets... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/staying-ahead-of-the-curve-ottawa-humane-society-taking-steps-to-keep-families-together/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/staying-ahead-of-the-curve-ottawa-humane-society-taking-steps-to-keep-families-together/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Start of the School Year: A Great Time for Training</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Contrary to the title, right now is always the perfect time to train your pet. But the school year started only weeks ago, and just as educating and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/start-of-the-school-year-a-great-time-for-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/start-of-the-school-year-a-great-time-for-training/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Iconic Ottawa Event has Pets and Their People Vibrating with Excitement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We&#x2019;re close to two weeks away from the 35th annual Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run. It&#x2019;s all anyone and any dog can talk about at the shelter. There&#x2019;s going to be... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/iconic-ottawa-event-has-pets-and-their-people-vibrating-with-excitement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/iconic-ottawa-event-has-pets-and-their-people-vibrating-with-excitement/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 08 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Brace for a Hot Week</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After a relatively mild August, the temperature for the first week of September is predicted to soar into the 30s. The Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-brace-for-a-hot-week/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-brace-for-a-hot-week/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Partnership: Essential and Life-Saving</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There are endless cliches, sayings and metaphors about the value of teamwork &#x2014; and for good reason. It&#x2019;s a fact that more can be done when people work... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/partnership-essential-and-life-saving/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/partnership-essential-and-life-saving/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What do You Think the Animals Really NEED?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I can never express just how much I love plans. The goal, the direction, collaboration, imagining a way to do something big. It&#x2019;s thrilling. The past three... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-do-you-think-the-animals-really-need/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-do-you-think-the-animals-really-need/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Putting People and Their Pets First: Ottawa Humane Society Planning the Organization&#x2019;s Next Five Years</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, the Ottawa Humane Society opened a survey to receive the community&#x2019;s feedback on the greatest needs of Ottawa&#x2019;s pets and their owners. The survey... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/putting-people-and-their-pets-first-ottawa-humane-society-planning-the-organization-s-next-five-years/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/putting-people-and-their-pets-first-ottawa-humane-society-planning-the-organization-s-next-five-years/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animal Welfare in the UK</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The UK has always been known for strong animal welfare standards &#x2014; it is, after all, the birthplace of the Five Freedoms, and the Royal Society for... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-welfare-in-the-uk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-welfare-in-the-uk/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Shocking Reality of Ottawa&#x2019;s Rabbit Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ottawa is in a rabbit crisis, and there&#x2019;s more to it than the droves of bunnies arriving at the OHS. Our Rabbit Week promotion has helped 10 bunnies find... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-shocking-reality-of-ottawa-s-rabbit-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-shocking-reality-of-ottawa-s-rabbit-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 04 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x27;s Rabbit Crisis is at Critical Mass</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is bursting with bunnies as close to 30 rabbits are available for adoption. In an effort find more homes for these hoppy friends... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawas-rabbit-crisis-is-at-critical-mass/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawas-rabbit-crisis-is-at-critical-mass/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 24 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Local Rabbit Sets the Record Straight: Why Bunnies are the Best Pets Ever</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You know what gets my ears in a twist? People always say they&#x2019;re dog or cat people and totally ignore rabbits like me and my buddy, Pooh. I don&#x2019;t get it. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/local-rabbit-sets-the-record-straight-why-bunnies-are-the-best-pets-ever/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/local-rabbit-sets-the-record-straight-why-bunnies-are-the-best-pets-ever/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 21 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Beyond Sheltering: Unexpected Ways to Help Animals Everywhere</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is here for pets and their families today. The mother cat and her kittens who were found fending for themselves. The dog who got loose from... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/beyond-sheltering-unexpected-ways-to-help-animals-everywhere/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/beyond-sheltering-unexpected-ways-to-help-animals-everywhere/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping Pets Safe During the Hottest Days Ever</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week, the world has seen record-breaking temperatures. Not leaving pets alone in vehicles remains very important, and the Ottawa Humane Society wants to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-pets-safe-during-the-hottest-days-ever/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-pets-safe-during-the-hottest-days-ever/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One of the Greatest Challenges Facing Ottawa&#x2019;s Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Working at the OHS is a caring job. From our team who provide for the animals every day, to our staff who complete adoption matches, to those who help the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-of-the-greatest-challenges-facing-ottawa-s-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-of-the-greatest-challenges-facing-ottawa-s-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Protecting Pets from Fireworks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs as Ottawa prepares for Canada Day celebrations. &#x201C;Fireworks and loud noises can... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-pets-from-fireworks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-pets-from-fireworks/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Day: When More Animals Need Us</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We&#x2019;re just a day away from what is &#x2014; traditionally, at least &#x2014; our busiest day of the year at the Ottawa Humane Society: Canada Day. Why Canada Day? There... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-when-more-animals-need-us/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-when-more-animals-need-us/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Major Victories for Animal Welfare</title>
                <description><![CDATA[June has been an excellent month for animal welfare in Canada. Here are some of the big wins: Bills S-5 and C-47 have passed &#x2013; two pieces of landmark... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/major-victories-for-animal-welfare/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/major-victories-for-animal-welfare/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Puppy with Badly Broken Leg Recovering at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Angel, a five-month old puppy, was brought to the Ottawa Humane Society after she had badly broken her hind leg. &#x201C;Angel was limping on three legs when... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/puppy-with-badly-broken-leg-recovering-at-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/puppy-with-badly-broken-leg-recovering-at-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>$150 for a T-Shirt? Homeless Dogs in Desperate Need of Crates</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is giving away t-shirts for $150 each. No, it&#x2019;s not a misplaced decimal. The $150 will go towards supplying crates for dogs in need. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/150-for-a-t-shirt-homeless-dogs-in-desperate-need-of-crates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/150-for-a-t-shirt-homeless-dogs-in-desperate-need-of-crates/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The End of Chemical Testing on Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Animal welfare in Canada took a huge step forward this week. Bill S-5 passed the Senate, amending the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and creating a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-end-of-chemical-testing-on-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-end-of-chemical-testing-on-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lost in Smoke: The Unseen Victims of Canada&#x2019;s Forest Fires</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today is clear skies and clean air for Ottawa. The smog was obviously top of mind this week. After waking up Tuesday morning to a red sky and air thick with... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lost-in-smoke-the-unseen-victims-of-canada-s-forest-fires/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lost-in-smoke-the-unseen-victims-of-canada-s-forest-fires/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Smog Poses a Risk to Pets &#x2014; Warns Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As forest fires threaten to affect Ottawa&#x2019;s air quality throughout the week, the Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet owners to take caution. &#x201C;Smog... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/smog-poses-a-risk-to-pets-warns-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/smog-poses-a-risk-to-pets-warns-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>This Shelter Used AI to Read a Dog&#x2019;s Mind: The Results are Unbelievable</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We used an AI thought-to-text device to read the mind of Chance, our Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run spokesdog, and asked him how excited he is for the 35th WWWR... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-shelter-used-ai-to-read-a-dog-s-mind-the-results-are-unbelievable/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-shelter-used-ai-to-read-a-dog-s-mind-the-results-are-unbelievable/</link>
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                <title>Can Ottawa Write the Future of Animal Welfare?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;There is no power greater for change than a community discovering what it cares about.&#x201D; &#x2015; Margaret Wheatley. Earlier this month, I found myself in a room... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/can-ottawa-write-the-future-of-animal-welfare/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/can-ottawa-write-the-future-of-animal-welfare/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>17 Rats Brought to Ottawa Humane Society on Long Weekend</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is struggling to care for 16 stray rats brought to its care over the Victoria Day long weekend. The rats &#x2013; all male and predominantly juvenile... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/17-rats-brought-to-ottawa-humane-society-on-long-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/17-rats-brought-to-ottawa-humane-society-on-long-weekend/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>When Love Hurts: One of the Biggest Reasons Ottawa is Surrendering Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Surrendering a pet is a tough and personal decision. We&#x2019;ve shared before some of the reasons that would bring a pet to the OHS and how we&#x2019;ll do whatever... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/when-love-hurts-one-of-the-biggest-reasons-ottawa-is-surrendering-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/when-love-hurts-one-of-the-biggest-reasons-ottawa-is-surrendering-pets/</link>
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                <title>Rabbits &#x2014; The New Cats</title>
                <description><![CDATA[They roam your house, use a litter box, are best kept indoors, should be spayed/neutered, and their homeless population has been exploding. Sound familiar? <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbits-the-new-cats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rabbits-the-new-cats/</link>
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                <title>Rising Heat Poses a Danger to Ottawa&#x27;s Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society. &#x201C;Dogs die in hot cars... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-heat-poses-a-danger-to-ottawas-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-heat-poses-a-danger-to-ottawas-pets/</link>
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                <title>Can Ottawa End Its Cycle of Homeless Cats?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s that time of year when we start to see a rising number of kittens and momma cats who need our help. During the winter months, we were taking in somewhere... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/can-ottawa-end-its-cycle-of-homeless-cats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/can-ottawa-end-its-cycle-of-homeless-cats/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Will You Be There for the Animals?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In all the years I&#x2019;ve worked for the Ottawa Humane Society, I haven&#x2019;t seen an end to the different ways an animal might need our help. A cat with a gunshot... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/will-you-be-there-for-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/will-you-be-there-for-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Life-Saving Difference</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Many hands make life-saving work at the Ottawa Humane Society possible. One of these essential groups is our amazing team of volunteers &#x2014; close to 800 strong. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-life-saving-difference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-life-saving-difference/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 22 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Eliminates Surrender Fees</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a historic move, the Ottawa Humane Society has eliminated fees for owners to surrender their pets into the organization&#x2019;s care. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-eliminates-surrender-fees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-eliminates-surrender-fees/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Helping at Both Ends of the Leash: The Future of the Humane Movement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I had the honour last week of meeting with shelters, advocates and people who care about animals from all over North America and even around the globe... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-at-both-ends-of-the-leash-the-future-of-the-humane-movement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-at-both-ends-of-the-leash-the-future-of-the-humane-movement/</link>
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                <title>Heartbreaking and Inexcusable: An Orca&#x2019;s Legacy</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You may have heard the news earlier this month that Kiska, the world&#x2019;s loneliest orca, died after 40 years in captivity. The solace I take in Kiska&#x2019;s death... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heartbreaking-and-inexcusable-an-orca-s-legacy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heartbreaking-and-inexcusable-an-orca-s-legacy/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Our Next Step in Keeping Families Together</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Almost daily, we receive calls from struggling pet owners to ask if the OHS can provide veterinary care for their pet &#x2014; often for a condition that earlier... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/our-next-step-in-keeping-families-together/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/our-next-step-in-keeping-families-together/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More Than 20 Big Dogs in Need of Foster Homes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-20-big-dogs-in-need-of-foster-homes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-20-big-dogs-in-need-of-foster-homes/</link>
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                <title>A New Epidemic</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recently, the City of Ottawa declared intimate partner violence an epidemic. Domestic abuse and violence not only harm the people in a household, but also... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-new-epidemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-new-epidemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One Kennel at a Time</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On International Women&#x2019;s Day, I think about all of the great women who have contributed to the animal welfare movement &#x2014; from Jane Goodall of course, the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-kennel-at-a-time/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-kennel-at-a-time/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tickets are now available for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s For the Love of Animals Lottery. The grand prize is a brand new 2023 Audi Q5 Sportback Luxury SUV... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Seeking New Board Members</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-seeking-new-board-members-2023/</link>
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                <title>Spay it Forward</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, we celebrated World Spay Day. I had the honour of helping to provide spay/neuter surgeries to animals in the care of some of our local partners. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spay-it-forward/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spay-it-forward/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More Than 40 Animals to be Spayed and Neutered at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Feb. 28 the Ottawa Humane Society will spay and neuter more than 40 homeless cats, dogs and rabbits in the care of local animal rescue partners. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-40-animals-to-be-spayed-and-neutered-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-40-animals-to-be-spayed-and-neutered-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Letting Go, For Love</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s a question that comes up often: what would make someone surrender their pet to the OHS? Surrender sounds like a scary thing, doesn&#x2019;t it? It sounds like... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/letting-go-for-love/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/letting-go-for-love/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Giving a Voice to Those in Need</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;ve said it before, but Ottawa is full of generous people who care and give to animals in need. There are a few ways that people show their support. Some... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/giving-a-voice-to-those-in-need/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/giving-a-voice-to-those-in-need/</link>
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                <title>The Mother of Shelter Medicine</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;If we look at the diversity situation today and want to change it, we have to present opportunities to learn about the field and remove the barriers to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-mother-of-shelter-medicine/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-mother-of-shelter-medicine/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap-2023/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Saving Northern Dogs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;m thrilled to announce that last week, we welcomed a dog from Iqaluit into our care and two more arrived yesterday. We work with our partner in Iqaluit to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/saving-northern-dogs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/saving-northern-dogs/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 January 2023 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Helping Those Who Save Lives</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At the Ottawa Humane Society, we never know what condition animals will be in when they come into our care, and in my near 20 years at the OHS, I have seen... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-those-who-save-lives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-those-who-save-lives/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 21 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>It Starts at Home</title>
                <description><![CDATA[People often ask how they can help Ottawa&#x2019;s animals. Volunteering, adopting, donating or even  working at the OHS are all great ways to help out, but there&#x2019;s... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-starts-at-home/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-starts-at-home/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One Step Forward, Two Steps Back</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;m sorry to say it, but 2022 ended on a sour note for animal welfare in Ontario. In late 2021, Marineland was charged for using dolphins to perform and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-step-forward-two-steps-back/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-step-forward-two-steps-back/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welcoming a New Year and Looking Back at 125 Others</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.&#x201D; Brad Paisley, American Country Singer/Songwriter. Here at the Ottawa Humane Society... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/welcoming-a-new-year-and-looking-back-at-125-others/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/welcoming-a-new-year-and-looking-back-at-125-others/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 31 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Merry Christmas from the Animals!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.&#x201D; Agnes M. Pahro. All of us at the Ottawa Humane Society... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/merry-christmas-from-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/merry-christmas-from-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 25 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Winter Storm a Danger to Pets Ottawa Humane Society Warns</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/winter-storm-a-danger-to-pets-ottawa-humane-society-warns/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/winter-storm-a-danger-to-pets-ottawa-humane-society-warns/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Home for the Holidays</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Around the holidays, I often start writing up a list of things that I&#x2019;m grateful for. There are of course the simple things like food and a warm home. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/home-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/home-for-the-holidays/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Badly Wounded, Pepper Sprayed Dog Recovering at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/badly-wounded-pepper-sprayed-dog-recovering-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/badly-wounded-pepper-sprayed-dog-recovering-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Truly Priceless Gift</title>
                <description><![CDATA[What&#x2019;s the best gift you&#x2019;ve ever received? Between handmade crafts and cards from my kids, and accessories from my husband that I&#x2019;ve worn for decades, there... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-truly-priceless-gift/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-truly-priceless-gift/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Flood of Cats</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A Flood of Cats&#xA;Last week, we made a post about how we had welcomed 27 cats into our care in a single day. The story made some waves. Many people shared... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-flood-of-cats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-flood-of-cats/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Giving Tuesday &#x2014; Donations to Ottawa Humane Society Doubled Until Nov. 29</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Donations made towards the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) will be doubled until Tuesday, Nov. 29. &#x201C;It&#x2019;s incredible how our community has rallied to save lives... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/giving-tuesday-donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-doubled-until-nov-29/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/giving-tuesday-donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-doubled-until-nov-29/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Great Deal on Life-Saving Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You&#x2019;ve heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday &#x2014; opportunities to fill carts virtual and physical with savings, and prep for holiday gift-giving. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-great-deal-on-life-saving-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-great-deal-on-life-saving-care/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Santa Paws is Coming to the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This weekend, Santa Pet Pics return to the Ottawa Humane Society and Ren&#x2019;s Pets locations. From Nov. 19 to Dec. 21, entire families (pets included) can drop... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/santa-paws-is-coming-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/santa-paws-is-coming-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coming Together for Ottawa&#x2019;s Cats</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The issue of homeless cats is one that Ottawa and the Ottawa Humane Society have constantly grappled with. I have seen the terrible things that happen to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/coming-together-for-ottawa-s-cats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/coming-together-for-ottawa-s-cats/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Simon the Cat: War Hero</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Simon, a tuxedo cat, was found wandering the dockyards of Hong Kong in 1948 by Seaman George Hickinbottom, a crew member of the British frigate HMS Amethyst... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/simon-the-cat-war-hero/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/simon-the-cat-war-hero/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Announces New President &amp; CEO</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society Board of Directors has announced the successful candidate for the position of President &amp; CEO. Sharon Miko the current Director of... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-announces-new-president-ceo/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-announces-new-president-ceo/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New President and CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On behalf of the OHS Board of Directors, I would like to inform you that the successful candidate for the position of President and CEO of the Ottawa Humane... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-president-and-ceo-of-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-president-and-ceo-of-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Halloween and Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We&#x2019;ve all seen it. As Halloween approaches, pictures of pets dressed up in costumes flood social media &#x2014; dachshunds dressed as hot dogs, cats with wings... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-and-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/halloween-and-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Humane Society Says No Costumes for Fido</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is advising pet owners to not dress up their pets for Halloween. The OHS says that at best your pet will not care they are dressed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/humane-society-says-no-costumes-for-fido/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/humane-society-says-no-costumes-for-fido/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Loving Julie</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Julie Laporte worked at the Ottawa Humane Society as a veterinary assistant beginning in 2004. She worked until she couldn&#x2019;t any longer. You see, she became... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/loving-julie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/loving-julie/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Haunting Event Returns to Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, Oct. 30, Howl-o-ween, a spook-tacular event for the whole family, returns to the OHS. From 1 &#x2013; 3:30 p.m., all are welcome to come to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/haunting-event-returns-to-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/haunting-event-returns-to-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Asilomar Accords</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In 2004, leaders in animal welfare came together to find common ground in what was a divided sector. Their meeting place was California, just outside the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-asilomar-accords/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-asilomar-accords/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>We&#x2019;re Not the Only Thankful Ones</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I was taking a walk around the shelter the other day and looking in at the animals in our care. It&#x2019;s easy to feel badly for them, not having a home and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-re-not-the-only-thankful-ones/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-re-not-the-only-thankful-ones/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Now that We Know Better</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When I began working at the Ottawa Humane Society 22 years ago and for quite a few years after, the board, staff and volunteers were predominately white... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/now-that-we-know-better/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/now-that-we-know-better/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>You Didn&#x2019;t Have to do This</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I learned a sad lesson many years ago. A man surrendered two beautiful Borzois &#x2014; a pretty unusual event at the OHS. I found out the next day that the staff... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-didn-t-have-to-do-this/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-didn-t-have-to-do-this/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>They&#x2019;re Depending on You</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run is a lot of wonderful things: a great day out, a fun time with your family and your dogs, a chance to see breeds of dogs you... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/they-re-depending-on-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/they-re-depending-on-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The &#x201C;New&#x201D; Way to Adopt</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Like everyone else, the Ottawa Humane Society had to adapt and change on the fly throughout the public health crisis. As things cool down and we&#x2019;re starting... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-new-way-to-adopt/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-new-way-to-adopt/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Great Day for Wild Birds</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today is a happy day for me. Film is being installed on the windows at the OHS. I know that sounds pretty boring, but to me it&#x2019;s exciting. You see, this... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-great-day-for-wild-birds/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-great-day-for-wild-birds/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Animals Are Ready to Wiggle, Walk and Run. Are You?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We&#x2019;re so excited. We are just a month away from the Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run. It&#x2019;s been three long years since Ottawa has been able to come together... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-animals-are-ready-to-wiggle-walk-and-run-are-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-animals-are-ready-to-wiggle-walk-and-run-are-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Will You be an Animal Advocate?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Many people have asked me over the years, &#x201C;What is the difference between a humane society and an SPCA?&#x201D; The answer is, today, functionally there is no... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/will-you-be-an-animal-advocate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/will-you-be-an-animal-advocate/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Skyrocketing Need</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Pre-COVID, the OHS might have had 800 or more animals in our care at any one time. Our shelter capacity is in the neighbourhood of 350. We do not euthanize... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/skyrocketing-need/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/skyrocketing-need/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Historic Wait Times for Foster Homes at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[More than 40 animals are currently waiting for foster homes at the Ottawa Humane Society, and some have been waiting for more than a month. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/historic-wait-times-for-foster-homes-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/historic-wait-times-for-foster-homes-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 09 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Help Put Us Out of Business</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Like many charities, the Ottawa Humane Society envisions a future in which we aren&#x2019;t needed anymore. For us that means a compassionate future where every... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/help-put-us-out-of-business/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/help-put-us-out-of-business/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Emancipation Day</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As Canadians, we generally view our country as the refuge for Black Americans escaping slavery in the U.S. via the Underground Railroad. While that is true... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/emancipation-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/emancipation-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seven Abandoned Bunnies Arrive at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last night, seven rabbits were found abandoned on the shared yard of an apartment building near McEwan Avenue in Ambleside and brought to the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/seven-abandoned-bunnies-arrive-at-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/seven-abandoned-bunnies-arrive-at-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Hopping with Rabbits</title>
                <description><![CDATA[More than 20 rabbits at the Ottawa Humane Society are looking for forever homes. The OHS has declared the week of July 24 to 30 as Rabbit Week... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-hopping-with-rabbits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-hopping-with-rabbits/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Top 10 Reasons to Work with the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have enjoyed my 22 years at the Ottawa Humane Society so much, I&#x2019;m surprised there&#x2019;s not a line up out the door of people wanting to work here. I was... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/top-10-reasons-to-work-with-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/top-10-reasons-to-work-with-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rising Temperatures Pose a Danger to Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After a relatively mild June and July, high temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-temperatures-pose-a-danger-to-pets-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-temperatures-pose-a-danger-to-pets-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 15 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society President &amp; CEO Announces Retirement</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After more than 20 years of service for Ottawa&#x2019;s animals, Bruce Roney, Ottawa Humane Society President &amp; CEO, has announced he will be retiring... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-president-ceo-announces-retirement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-president-ceo-announces-retirement/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 July 2022 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Goodbye, With Thanks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After considerable thought and many emotions, I have decided to retire as President &amp; CEO of the Ottawa Humane Society at the end of November. It&#x2019;s... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-goodbye-with-thanks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-goodbye-with-thanks/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Doing More for Orphaned Kittens</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Right now, we are in full swing with kitten season. More and more kittens are arriving in our care each day. Some arrive with their mother to nurture... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/doing-more-for-orphaned-kittens/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/doing-more-for-orphaned-kittens/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Finding Help for Your Best Friend</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;ve written before about the myth of thousands of dogs surrendered to shelters because so many people acquired dogs during the pandemic. While that&#x2019;s... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/finding-help-for-your-best-friend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/finding-help-for-your-best-friend/</link>
                <pubDate>Sat, 02 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Day Celebrations Pose a Risk to Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs as Canada Day celebrations and fireworks return in force. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-celebrations-pose-a-risk-to-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-celebrations-pose-a-risk-to-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Dog Seeking Foster Family</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is seeking a temporary foster home that can take care of Harley, a four-year-old Presa Canario, until late August. Harley... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-dog-seeking-foster-family/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-dog-seeking-foster-family/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welcoming Northern Dogs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With life slowly returning to something that resembles normal, most OHS programs have been reopened over the past couple of months. Camps and tours for... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/welcoming-northern-dogs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/welcoming-northern-dogs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What&#x2019;s Staying, What&#x2019;s Going</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the provincial mask mandate dropping this week in hospitals and public transit, we have followed suit for staff and volunteers at the OHS. We still... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-s-staying-what-s-going/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-s-staying-what-s-going/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Missing People. Missing You.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I don&#x2019;t know about you, but I miss getting together with people. I miss older relatives that have been under stricter restrictions. I&#x2019;ve missed dinners out... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/missing-people-missing-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/missing-people-missing-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s Biggest Event for the Animals Returns After Two Years of COVID</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run presented by Hill&#x2019;s Pet Nutrition will be returning on Sept. 25 at Lansdowne Park&#x2019;s Great Lawn. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-biggest-event-for-the-animals-returns-after-two-years-of-covid/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-biggest-event-for-the-animals-returns-after-two-years-of-covid/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 08 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Facing Mounting Costs as Power Outage Drags On</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society has been without power since Saturday&#x2019;s storm. In addition to repairing damages to the building and property, the OHS... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-facing-mounting-costs-as-power-outage-drags-on/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-facing-mounting-costs-as-power-outage-drags-on/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OHS in the Dark</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Saturday&#x2019;s storm knocked out power to the OHS &#x2014; toppling trees on our property, causing some damage and making our outdoor dog run unusable. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ohs-in-the-dark/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ohs-in-the-dark/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Without Power</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society has been without power since the storm on Saturday, May 21. Trees were downed on the property, the building sustained some damage... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-without-power/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-without-power/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[You may have heard that Quebec recently introduced some progressive changes to its Animal Welfare and Safety Act. If the legislation passes... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/quebec-one-ontario-zero/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/quebec-one-ontario-zero/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Offshoring Puppy Mills</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There&#x2019;s a persistent rumour going around the country that the many thousands of people who acquired pets during the pandemic &#x2014; mostly dogs &#x2014; are surrendering... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/offshoring-puppy-mills/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/offshoring-puppy-mills/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Serious Danger to Pets Left in Cars as Temperatures Soar</title>
                <description><![CDATA[High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this weekend pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/serious-danger-to-pets-left-in-cars-as-temperatures-soar/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/serious-danger-to-pets-left-in-cars-as-temperatures-soar/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Week with History</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ever heard of National Little Pampered Dog Day? How about International Pooper Scooper Week? There are a lot of awareness days, weeks and months in animal... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-week-with-history/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-week-with-history/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Match Made in Heaven</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Growing up, my only pet was a goldfish named Stanley. It wasn&#x2019;t until I married that I had my first dog, Brandy, an amazing golden Lab mix. Brandy passed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-match-made-in-heaven/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-match-made-in-heaven/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Another Welcome Return</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There has been a very welcome sight outside our shelter the past week: our mobile spay/neuter vehicle. In preparation for rolling our Mobile Spay/Neuter... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/another-welcome-return/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/another-welcome-return/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What Your Dog&#x2019;s Body Language is Really Telling You</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. As a humane education coordinator at the OHS, whether teaching kids or adults, one of my most important... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-your-dog-s-body-language-is-really-telling-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-your-dog-s-body-language-is-really-telling-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Battered and Bruised Great Dane Puppy in the Care of the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, Scooby, an injured, nine-week-old great Dane puppy, was brought to the Ottawa Humane Society. Scooby was yelping in pain... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/battered-and-bruised-great-dane-puppy-in-the-care-of-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/battered-and-bruised-great-dane-puppy-in-the-care-of-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 13 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Decisions in a Pandemic</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society strives to ensure that everything we do is informed by six cultural values: safety, respect, service, communication, excellence... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/decisions-in-a-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/decisions-in-a-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Supports Partners in Animal Rescue</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In early 2020, the Ottawa Humane Society created the OHS Partner Support Program to support local animal rescue partners and help provide for Ottawa&#x2019;s... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-supports-partners-in-animal-rescue/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-supports-partners-in-animal-rescue/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Spring has Sprung</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Spring warmth came a bit early this year. The warmth and longer days, along with the lifting of most of the restrictions we have been living under for the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spring-has-sprung/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/spring-has-sprung/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Simple, Life-Saving Idea</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last Friday was pretty exciting at the Ottawa Humane Society. We had a fire truck visit. And the fire chief too. They visited to help launch a life-saving... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-simple-life-saving-idea/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-simple-life-saving-idea/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society and Ottawa Fire Services Partner to Protect Pets from Emergencies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Fire Services and the Ottawa Humane Society have partnered to help keep pets safe in the event of an emergency. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-and-ottawa-fire-services-partner-to-protect-pets-from-emergencies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-and-ottawa-fire-services-partner-to-protect-pets-from-emergencies/</link>
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                <title>A Breath of Life</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Before the pandemic, we had annually hosted March Break Camp for kids in our education centre. Having children exploring the adoption centre, learning about... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-breath-of-life/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-breath-of-life/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Brutally Wounded Cat Rushed to Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, Harvey, a brown tabby cat, was rushed to the Ottawa Humane Society with a severe wound on his face.&#xA;&#xA;&#x201C;There&#x2019;s no nice way to describe it... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/brutally-wounded-cat-rushed-to-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/brutally-wounded-cat-rushed-to-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Tickets are now available for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s For the Love of Animals Lottery. The grand prize is a brand new 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Foundation of Strength and Tenacity</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Picture the year 1888 &#x2014; it&#x2019;s hard, I know, but it was a very important time in history. A group of women &#x2014; at a time when women lacked even the right to vote... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-foundation-of-strength-and-tenacity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-foundation-of-strength-and-tenacity/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Catching Up on Life-Changing Work</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, to celebrate World Spay Day, I had the honour of helping to provide spay/neuter surgeries to animals in the care of local rescue groups. Thanks to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/catching-up-on-life-changing-work/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/catching-up-on-life-changing-work/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society President &amp; CEO Condemns Mass Misinformation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Thursday evening, Bruce Roney, Ottawa Humane Society President &amp; CEO, penned an article confronting misinformation that raised a false alarm that... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-president-ceo-condemns-mass-misinformation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-president-ceo-condemns-mass-misinformation/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sought After Microchip Clinics Return to the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On March 1, the Ottawa Humane Society will offer its first microchip clinic since the outset of the public health crisis. The clinic will take place at... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/sought-after-microchip-clinics-return-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/sought-after-microchip-clinics-return-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An Ugly Lie</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I heard years ago that the foundation of the U.S. Marines&#x2019; code of honour is never to lie, cheat or steal. It stuck with me as it seemed to be a good... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-ugly-lie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-ugly-lie/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More than 40 Animals to be Spayed and Neutered at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Today, the Ottawa Humane Society is spaying and neutering more than 40 homeless cats, dogs and rabbits in the care of local animal rescue partners. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-40-animals-to-be-spayed-and-neutered-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-than-40-animals-to-be-spayed-and-neutered-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Supporting Our Friends</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;ve long believed that more can be done for the animals when people and groups work together as friends. While the OHS is by far the largest animal welfare... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/supporting-our-friends/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/supporting-our-friends/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Not Everyone has a Happy Valentine&#x2019;s Day</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Monday is Valentine&#x2019;s Day, full of hearts and flowers, chocolate and champagne. It&#x2019;s the time we are meant to show our love for our partners and our... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/not-everyone-has-a-happy-valentine-s-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/not-everyone-has-a-happy-valentine-s-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Two Black Veterinarians Who Wrote the Future of Animal Welfare</title>
                <description><![CDATA[February is Black History Month, created to address the too often ignored &#x2014; or suppressed &#x2014; contribution of Black people to history. What... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/two-black-veterinarians-who-wrote-the-future-of-animal-welfare/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/two-black-veterinarians-who-wrote-the-future-of-animal-welfare/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are Your Pets Happy?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When I take my little shih tzu, Pepper, for a walk, we move quite slowly because he&#x2019;s 12 years old. At the patch of grass by the end of the drive, I throw... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/are-your-pets-happy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/are-your-pets-happy/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Cure for Blue Monday</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You may have missed it, but last Monday was the day known as Blue Monday. Marked on the third Monday in January, Blue Monday is a 2005 calculation of a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-cure-for-blue-monday/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-cure-for-blue-monday/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Three Essential Dog Training Tips for 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Association of Professional Dog Trainers has declared January to be National Train Your Dog Month &#x2013; a month dedicated to sharing information about the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/three-essential-dog-training-tips-for-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/three-essential-dog-training-tips-for-2022/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Warns Pet Owners to Take Caution During Cold Snap</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As the temperature plummets, the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets &#x2014; especially cats allowed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-warns-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-warns-pet-owners-to-take-caution-during-cold-snap/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>January 6, 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I don&#x2019;t think any of us thought we would be returning to Stage 2 this year, and it&#x2019;s a bit dishearteningly familiar. At the OHS, we have had to put our plans... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/deja-vu/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/deja-vu/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 January 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Safe and With Honour</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On the first day of 1942, in the midst of another tremendous global struggle, on a train speeding between Ottawa and Washington, Winston Churchill called his... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/safe-and-with-honour/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/safe-and-with-honour/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Yes, My Friends, There is a Santa Claus</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In 1897, Francis Pharcellus Church, an editorial writer for the New York Sun, wrote an iconic response to a letter from eight-year-old Virginia O&#x2019;Hanlon... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/yes-my-friends-there-is-a-santa-claus/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/yes-my-friends-there-is-a-santa-claus/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Abandoned Dog Needs Life-saving Surgery</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In late November, Bosley, a senior Rottweiler-hound mix, was found abandoned in an outdoor dog enclosure at the Ottawa Humane Society. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/abandoned-dog-needs-life-saving-surgery/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/abandoned-dog-needs-life-saving-surgery/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>No Higher Calling</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;ve been at the office since the onset of the pandemic. I&#x2019;m just not a work-from-home guy. I&#x2019;m an extrovert, and so I get energy from the people around me. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-higher-calling/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-higher-calling/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Warns Against Cold Weather Dangers to Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As the temperature falls, the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets &#x2014; especially cats... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-warns-against-cold-weather-dangers-to-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-warns-against-cold-weather-dangers-to-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Lesson in a Christmas Past</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This time of the year, I often think about Christmases when I was a kid. When I was very young, my parents would put up the tree after we went to bed, so... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-lesson-in-a-christmas-past/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-lesson-in-a-christmas-past/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Losing a Beloved Pet</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I am sad to write that last weekend, we made the painful decision to put down our sweet little Siamese cat, Gracie. She was almost seventeen. She... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/losing-a-beloved-pet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/losing-a-beloved-pet/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 December 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping Rover at Home</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Though the OHS is always here for animals in need, we would rather that the vast majority stay in their homes with families that love them. That is why our... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-rover-at-home/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-rover-at-home/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Know what you are getting. Puppies and kittens change as they grow up. They get bigger and their personalities can become completely different. With an older... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/five-reasons-to-adopt-a-senior-pet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/five-reasons-to-adopt-a-senior-pet/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remembering the Mercy Dogs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Recently, I came across an article about a role dogs held in the First World War that I had not heard of before: mercy dogs. Also known as ambulance dogs, or... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-the-mercy-dogs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-the-mercy-dogs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 November 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Preventing the Unthinkable</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have written many times that my twin preoccupations throughout the pandemic have been protecting our staff and protecting our ability to care for the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/preventing-the-unthinkable/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/preventing-the-unthinkable/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 October 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society and Ottawa Food Bank Partner to Feed Ottawa&#x2019;s Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A new partnership between the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) and the Ottawa Food Bank (OFB) stands to feed more than 600 of Ottawa&#x2019;s pets-in-need each month... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-and-ottawa-food-bank-partner-to-feed-ottawa-s-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-and-ottawa-food-bank-partner-to-feed-ottawa-s-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 October 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Remembering Those Who Remembered the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Over the 133 years since its founding, the Ottawa Humane Society has accumulated a large archive to remember our history. Our most precious artifact is the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-those-who-remembered-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/remembering-those-who-remembered-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 October 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s Animals Need Foster Volunteers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[More foster volunteers are needed at the Ottawa Humane Society to address the shelter&#x2019;s growing animal population and help homeless pets find... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-animals-need-foster-volunteers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-animals-need-foster-volunteers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 October 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Rottweiler Puppy Let Down. Twice.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In June of this year, I wrote about serious failures in the system that let down a Rottweiler-mix puppy named Bane. Bane was tortured and killed at the hands... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-rottweiler-puppy-let-down-twice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-rottweiler-puppy-let-down-twice/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 October 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Threat of Dog Importation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Several years ago, I received an email from a former OHS board member who I hadn&#x2019;t heard from in years. The subject line was: &#x201C;My soul is breaking.&#x201D; You see... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-threat-of-dog-importation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-threat-of-dog-importation/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 29 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa&#x2019;s Rabbit Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is alerting the community to a burgeoning bunny crisis in Ottawa and the province. Shelters across Ontario &#x2014; and even in... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-rabbit-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-s-rabbit-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Real Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Every couple of weeks or so, I receive a call from a reporter or producer. Invariably, it&#x2019;s because they want to do a story about pandemic puppies: the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-real-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-real-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Profiting from Suffering</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For those following this blog, it will come as no surprise Marineland disturbs me. The OHS, of course, stands against the exploitation of animals for profit. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/profiting-from-suffering/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/profiting-from-suffering/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Donations to Ottawa Humane Society Tripled Until Sept. 15</title>
                <description><![CDATA[PAW monthly donations and one-time gifts made to help animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) will be tripled until Wednesday Sept. 15. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-tripled-until-sept-15/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-tripled-until-sept-15/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Our Rebirthday Party</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the Shirley Kearns Memorial Adoption Centre looked like a child&#x2019;s birthday party. Why? We were celebrating, not a birth &#x2014; but a rebirth: the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/our-rebirthday-party/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/our-rebirthday-party/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>People&#x2019;s Best Friend</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When you hear &#x201C;service dog&#x201D; what do you think of? I imagine a guide dog helping his owner safely navigate a busy intersection, or those ubiquitous plastic... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/people-s-best-friend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/people-s-best-friend/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 September 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Welcome Back: Programs Reopening</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This morning, I got to do something I haven&#x2019;t been able to do for a year and a half: I greeted a volunteer. She was so happy and so was I. During the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/welcome-back-programs-reopening/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/welcome-back-programs-reopening/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 August 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Return to Life.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Before the pandemic and ubiquitous Zoom meetings, I would sometimes work late, attending committee or other meetings. As I would leave, visitors and staff... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-return-to-life/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-return-to-life/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 August 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Cancels Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run, Shifts To Online Fundraising</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has made the difficult decision to cancel its annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run for 2021 due to the ongoing public... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-cancels-annual-wiggle-waggle-walk-and-run-shifts-to-online-fundraising-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-cancels-annual-wiggle-waggle-walk-and-run-shifts-to-online-fundraising-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 August 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Misinformation that Could Kill a Dog</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After a relatively mild July, August is turning into a scorcher. Whenever it gets this hot, I worry about dogs &#x2014; specifically dogs trapped in overheated... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/misinformation-that-could-kill-a-dog/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/misinformation-that-could-kill-a-dog/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 August 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rising Temperatures Pose a Danger to Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-temperatures-pose-a-danger-to-pets-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/rising-temperatures-pose-a-danger-to-pets-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 09 August 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Crisis in a Crisis in a Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The global pandemic has created multiple crises in our community, in Canada and across the world. The OHS has not been immune &#x2014; the last 16 months have... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-crisis-in-a-crisis-in-a-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-crisis-in-a-crisis-in-a-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 August 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Case for a Coyote as the Cat Killer</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The recent reports of deceased cats were certainly unsettling to me and everyone here at the OHS. There are persistent theories that the killer is human... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-case-for-a-coyote-as-the-cat-killer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-case-for-a-coyote-as-the-cat-killer/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sunny the Puppy Needs Your Help</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, Sunny, a five-month-old Yorkshire terrier, arrived at the OHS with a broken leg. An X-ray revealed that Sunny&#x2019;s elbow had... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/sunny-the-puppy-needs-your-help/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/sunny-the-puppy-needs-your-help/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 26 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Foster Volunteers Needed at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is calling for more people to provide temporary homes for Ottawa&#x2019;s animals by signing up for the organization&#x2019;s foster... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/foster-volunteers-needed-at-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/foster-volunteers-needed-at-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What to Expect When Leaving Your Pet Home Alone</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;m looking forward to a summer where many of us can safely return to our workplaces and reconnect with friends, family and the community at large. At the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-to-expect-when-leaving-your-pet-home-alone/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-to-expect-when-leaving-your-pet-home-alone/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Offers Cash Reward to Bring West End Cat Killer to Justice</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for killing... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-offers-cash-reward-to-bring-west-end-cat-killer-to-justice/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-offers-cash-reward-to-bring-west-end-cat-killer-to-justice/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Standing for Something</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have always believed that organizations, especially not-for-profits and charities, need to stand for something. They need to provide informed thinking on... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/standing-for-something/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/standing-for-something/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches Catch the Ace Raffle to Support the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ticket sales begin today for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s first-ever Catch the Ace progressive jackpot raffle. Fifty per cent of ticket sales... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-catch-the-ace-raffle-to-support-the-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-catch-the-ace-raffle-to-support-the-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 12 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What You Don&#x2019;t See</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In 2020, the Calgary Stampede was cancelled because of the pandemic. In 2021, the Calgary Stampede is set to run again, but without chuckwagon racing on the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-you-don-t-see-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-you-don-t-see-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Cat Killer That Never Was</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On a Sunday in mid-June, I received a call at home from OHS staff. The question: Would we pay to necropsy the cats found dead in Nepean? You see, earlier... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-cat-killer-that-never-was/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-cat-killer-that-never-was/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 02 July 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Celebrations for Reopening and Canada Day Pose Serious Risk to Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As Ontario enters Step 2 of reopening and prepares for backyard Canada Day celebrations, the Ottawa Humane Society is preparing for a spike in lost dogs. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/celebrations-for-reopening-and-canada-day-pose-serious-risk-to-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/celebrations-for-reopening-and-canada-day-pose-serious-risk-to-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Puppy Thrown from Car Window Lands in OHS Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, Gilbert, a nine-week-old Pekingese puppy, was thrown from a car window on Laperriere Avenue. When Gilbert was admitted to the OHS, he was... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/puppy-thrown-from-car-window-lands-in-ohs-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/puppy-thrown-from-car-window-lands-in-ohs-care/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wild Animal Responsible for West End Cat Killings &#x2014; New Police Evidence Shows</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A necropsy &#x2014; conducted by the Ottawa Police West Criminal Investigations Section &#x2014; of one of the deceased cats from Ottawa&#x2019;s recent string of... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/wild-animal-responsible-for-west-end-cat-killings-new-police-evidence-shows/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/wild-animal-responsible-for-west-end-cat-killings-new-police-evidence-shows/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National Indigenous Peoples Day: Mother Trees, Mother Earth and What We Need to Learn.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I am an avid fan of CBC Radio. I often joke that I wouldn&#x2019;t know much of anything without the CBC. A few weeks ago there was an amazing segment on the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/national-indigenous-peoples-day-mother-trees-mother-earth-and-what-we-need-to-learn/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/national-indigenous-peoples-day-mother-trees-mother-earth-and-what-we-need-to-learn/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>More Deceased Cats Ignite Further Concerns</title>
                <description><![CDATA[More deceased cats with signs of abuse have been found in Ottawa&#x2019;s west end in an area bounded by Greenbank, Baseline, Merivale and Hunt Club Road. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-deceased-cats-ignite-further-concerns/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/more-deceased-cats-ignite-further-concerns/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Organization Emerges to Champion Animal Welfare across Ontario</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A group of several humane societies has formalized their partnership as the Ontario Animal Welfare Network (OAWN)... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-organization-emerges-to-champion-animal-welfare-across-ontario/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/new-organization-emerges-to-champion-animal-welfare-across-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 June 2021 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Horrific Fate of Cats in Ottawa</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, we learned through the media that Ottawa Police Service was opening an investigation of the death and possible torture of a number of cats in... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-horrific-fate-of-cats-in-ottawa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-horrific-fate-of-cats-in-ottawa/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>OHS Relaunches Online &#x201C;Catch the Ace&#x201D; Raffle</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ticket sales begin today for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s second-ever Catch the Ace progressive jackpot raffle sponsored by Ren&#x2019;s Pets. Last month, the OHS... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ohs-relaunches-online-catch-the-ace-raffle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ohs-relaunches-online-catch-the-ace-raffle/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 16 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>How the System is Failing Abused and Neglected Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When I started working for the Ottawa Humane Society 21 years ago, I was shocked to learn that the cost of enforcement of animal cruelty legislation fell to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/how-the-system-is-failing-abused-and-neglected-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/how-the-system-is-failing-abused-and-neglected-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>We All Know It</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Many years ago, when I was a schoolboy, I was taught that there were two fundamental differences between humans and animals: the use of tools and sentience. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-all-know-it/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-all-know-it/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mother Cat Found Alone, Injured and Fending for Three Kittens</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last month, an injured mother cat and her three kittens were admitted to the OHS. With a broken leg that pierced her skin, the mother, Lucky... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/mother-cat-found-alone-injured-and-fending-for-three-kittens/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/mother-cat-found-alone-injured-and-fending-for-three-kittens/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Where are the Dogs?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I often am asked why there are so few dogs available for adoption on our website. There are a few reasons. For one thing, the number of dogs admitted to the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/where-are-the-dogs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/where-are-the-dogs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Small Steps in a Long Journey</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have talked a lot about the importance of buyer responsibility when searching for a new puppy. While it is true that individual consumers can drive change... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/small-steps-in-a-long-journey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/small-steps-in-a-long-journey/</link>
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                <title>Another Victim of Ontario&#x2019;s Lax Approach to Zoos</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On May 8, a kangaroo named Willow died after escaping from Papanack Park Zoo. The zoo, located east of Ottawa, is notorious for longstanding allegations of... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/another-victim-of-ontario-s-lax-approach-to-zoos/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/another-victim-of-ontario-s-lax-approach-to-zoos/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Saving Lives with Communication</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Over the past several years, as a part of our five-year strategic plan, the OHS has greatly expanded the volume of communication to our community and our... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/saving-lives-with-communication/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/saving-lives-with-communication/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>I Did Then What I Knew How to Do</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.&#x201D; Maya Angelou. I grew up in the late 60s and 70s, just after the peak of the civil... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/i-did-then-what-i-knew-how-to-do/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/i-did-then-what-i-knew-how-to-do/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Achieves Prestigious Accreditation by Humane Canada</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is proud to announce it has received prestigious accreditation by Humane Canada&#x2019;s Accreditation Program, recognizing... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-achieves-prestigious-accreditation-by-humane-canada/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-achieves-prestigious-accreditation-by-humane-canada/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First in the Country</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I tend to get credit for a lot of the good things that the Ottawa Humane Society does and the organization that it has become. While that is very flattering... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/first-in-the-country/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/first-in-the-country/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An Imperfect Solution</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is a long-time advocate of keeping cats indoors, unless safe in a &#x201C;catio&#x201D; or on a leash with her owner. At the OHS, I regularly... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-imperfect-solution/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-imperfect-solution/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Gratitude to Overcome Despair</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s more than a bit depressing that we have marked two celebrations &#x2014; Easter and Passover &#x2014; twice now under COVID restrictions. Even though better times... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/gratitude-to-overcome-despair/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/gratitude-to-overcome-despair/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Helping The Challenging Dogs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Over the years, the Ottawa Humane Society has thankfully seen the admission of fewer dogs. Boxes of unwanted puppies are largely a thing of the past... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-the-challenging-dogs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/helping-the-challenging-dogs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 April 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Fatal Falls and Thin Ice, Ottawa Humane Society Warns of Spring Dangers for Pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is warning the community about spring dangers to pets. On March 22, a cat was rushed to the OHS after falling from... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fatal-falls-and-thin-ice-ottawa-humane-society-warns-of-spring-dangers-for-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/fatal-falls-and-thin-ice-ottawa-humane-society-warns-of-spring-dangers-for-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Unexpected Dog</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of things putting me in a good mood lately: an early spring; brighter evenings; and, an end to the pandemic in sight. Another thing that puts... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-unexpected-dog/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-unexpected-dog/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Will to Provide</title>
                <description><![CDATA[For many, planning an estate and writing a will are &#x201C;someday&#x201D; tasks. There&#x2019;s no shame in it &#x2014; estate planning can be challenging. But, if you need an extra... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-will-to-provide/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-will-to-provide/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches Lottery to Support the Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ticket sales begin today for the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s For the Love of Animals Lottery. The grand prize is a new 2021 Audi Q3 provided by Audi West Ottawa... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-lottery-to-support-the-animals-2021/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 17 March 2021 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dognapping: Another Tragic Consequence of the Pandemic?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A quick look online tells me something has changed. Today on Kijiji, there are miniature dachshund puppies for sale for $4,500. While that is a high, almost... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/dognapping-another-tragic-consequence-of-the-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/dognapping-another-tragic-consequence-of-the-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Guest Blog from the Wild Bird Care Centre</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Despite strict public health measures in place across Ontario, animal rehabilitation centres, like the Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre, have kept their... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-guest-blog-from-the-wild-bird-care-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-guest-blog-from-the-wild-bird-care-centre/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 March 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Little Help for Our Friends</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As I write this, it&#x2019;s February 23 &#x2014; World Spay Day. How are we marking the date? Through service to our community. Today, our staff are sterilizing 44... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-little-help-for-our-friends/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-little-help-for-our-friends/</link>
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                <title>Cat Found Frozen and Near-death Rushed to Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On a frigid winter morning, Gerda, a two-year-old cat, was rushed to the OHS in critical condition after being discovered frozen on her finder&#x2019;s porch. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cat-found-frozen-and-near-death-rushed-to-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cat-found-frozen-and-near-death-rushed-to-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Equality for Cats and Dogs in a Little Ontario Town</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In late January, Prescott, Ontario Town Council voted to make cats equal to dogs. The way they have done it is perhaps not the way that you think. You see... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/equality-for-cats-and-dogs-in-a-little-ontario-town/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/equality-for-cats-and-dogs-in-a-little-ontario-town/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 February 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Family Day and Half-full Shelters</title>
                <description><![CDATA[COVID-19 has impacted the OHS and most shelters in North America. For a variety of pandemic-related reasons, most of us are admitting fewer animals than we... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/family-day-and-half-full-shelters/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/family-day-and-half-full-shelters/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Pandemic of Impatience</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;ve been writing a lot lately about people acquiring pets during the pandemic. While I am still not terribly concerned about some aspects of this... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-pandemic-of-impatience/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-pandemic-of-impatience/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 February 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Dark Side of that Puppy You Just Bought: Part Two</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Earlier in the month, I wrote about the increased demand for pets during the health crisis and concerns that the demand is fueling international importation... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-dark-side-of-that-puppy-you-just-bought-part-two/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-dark-side-of-that-puppy-you-just-bought-part-two/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 January 2021 17:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping Pets Safe During Cold Weather</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In November, the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) relaunched its Emergency Partner Support Program, providing financial and other support to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-pets-safe-during-cold-weather-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-pets-safe-during-cold-weather-2021/</link>
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                <title>Emaciated Dog with Chain Collar Embedded in Neck Finds Shelter at Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In the late hours of Sunday, Jan. 10, bylaw officers delivered an emaciated dog in critical condition to the Ottawa Humane Society. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/emaciated-dog-with-chain-collar-embedded-in-neck-finds-shelter-at-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/emaciated-dog-with-chain-collar-embedded-in-neck-finds-shelter-at-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Domestic Abuse and Pets in a Pandemic</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As an essential worker, I come to work each day and have throughout the health crisis. I feel safe doing so as my workplace has taken all the recommended... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/domestic-abuse-and-pets-in-a-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/domestic-abuse-and-pets-in-a-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 January 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Great Comfort</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Dewey 1898-1910. He was only a cat but he was human enough to be a great comfort in hours of loneliness and pain. Most of you with pets will likely have... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-great-comfort/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-great-comfort/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 January 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Dark Side of that Puppy You Just Bought</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There continues to be a regular flood of media concern about the &#x201C;pandemic puppy&#x201D; phenomenon. If you haven&#x2019;t followed the story, it boils down to this... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-dark-side-of-that-puppy-you-just-bought/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-dark-side-of-that-puppy-you-just-bought/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 January 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kindness in the Midst of Suffering</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Like most people, I am looking forward to 2021 and the likelihood that over the year, our lives will return to something that at least resembles normal... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/kindness-in-the-midst-of-suffering/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/kindness-in-the-midst-of-suffering/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping What We Have Gained</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At just 26, the great Joni Mitchell wrote the words &#x201C;&#x2026;something&#x2019;s lost, but something&#x2019;s gained in living every day.&#x201D; I have been thinking about that line a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-what-we-have-gained/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-what-we-have-gained/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Very Grateful Christmas.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have seen posts on social media proposing we look at Christmas differently this year. The suggestion is that this is the year, rather than to ask for what... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-very-grateful-christmas/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-very-grateful-christmas/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping Pets Safe During Cold Weather</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The temperature is plummeting and the cold weather can pose serious risks to pets. With the public health crisis, it is likely that many people... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-pets-safe-during-cold-weather-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/keeping-pets-safe-during-cold-weather-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Caring Locally</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn&#x2019;t before. Maybe Christmas, he thought&#x2026; doesn&#x2019;t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps&#x2026; means a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caring-locally/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caring-locally/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID and Animals: What YOU Need to Know: Part Two.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago, I shared Dr. Scott Weese&#x2019;s insights into the research on COVID-19 in dogs and cats. Now I would like to share what you need to know about... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/covid-and-animals-what-you-need-to-know-part-two/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/covid-and-animals-what-you-need-to-know-part-two/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 December 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Adopt a Senior Pet Month</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Many of you know that five years ago, I decided I was ready for a new pet. My last pet had been a dog and though I knew that I had the advantage of being... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/adopt-a-senior-pet-month/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/adopt-a-senior-pet-month/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 November 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Expands Life-saving Foodbank Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ottawa pet owners impacted financially by the public health crisis can look forward to more available dates for picking up essential pet supplies... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-expands-life-saving-foodbank-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-expands-life-saving-foodbank-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 November 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>COVID-19 and Animals: What YOU Need to Know. Part One.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Did you know, one of the world&#x2019;s top experts in infectious disease in animals lives in Ontario? Dr. Scott Weese is the former Canada Research Chair in... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/covid-19-and-animals-what-you-need-to-know-part-one/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/covid-19-and-animals-what-you-need-to-know-part-one/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Lesson of the Two Borzois</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Twenty years ago, not long after I started working at the Ottawa Humane Society, I learned a valuable lesson. One day, a gentleman came in to surrender two... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-lesson-of-the-two-borzois/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-lesson-of-the-two-borzois/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society President &amp; CEO Inducted Into Order of Ottawa</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is proud to announce Bruce Roney, OHS President &amp; CEO, has been inducted into the Order of Ottawa. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-president-ceo-inducted-into-order-of-ottawa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-president-ceo-inducted-into-order-of-ottawa/</link>
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                <title>Meet Judy: War Hero, Prisoner of War &#x2014; and an English Pointer</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Judy, an English pointer, was born in Shanghai in 1936, in the lead up to the Second World War. She became a mascot on the gunboat HMS Grasshopper stationed... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/meet-judy-war-hero-prisoner-of-war-and-an-english-pointer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/meet-judy-war-hero-prisoner-of-war-and-an-english-pointer/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 November 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Managing in a Pandemic</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, I told you about some changes the OHS has had to put into place since COVID-19 hit in March: our overriding concern for the safety of our staff... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/managing-in-a-pandemic/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/managing-in-a-pandemic/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Championing Animal Welfare</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Order of Ottawa recognizes outstanding citizens of Ottawa for their contributions to many areas of city life. It&#x2019;s with great pride that I announce that... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/championing-animal-welfare/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/championing-animal-welfare/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 22 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cat with Gunshot Wound Rushed to the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, a one-year-old, orange tabby cat who was shot in the face was rushed to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cat-with-gunshot-wound-rushed-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/cat-with-gunshot-wound-rushed-to-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Caring for the Special Ones</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Since COVID-19 hit in March, our overriding concerns have been the safety of our staff and preserving essential services, specifically the absolute necessity... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caring-for-the-special-ones/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caring-for-the-special-ones/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Thanksgiving and giving thanks</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope to make the holiday a little more than a day off work with a big meal. It&#x2019;s an opportunity to reflect on what I have and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/thanksgiving-and-giving-thanks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/thanksgiving-and-giving-thanks/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Are You Prepared?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You may not track these kinds of things the way I do, but today is the first day of National Animal Safety and Protection Month. With COVID cases back on... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/are-you-prepared/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/are-you-prepared/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 October 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Protecting the Rescues from the Rescuers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When I started working for the Ottawa Humane Society 20 years ago, there were only a handful of local rescue groups. Since then, in Ottawa and across North... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-the-rescues-from-the-rescuers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protecting-the-rescues-from-the-rescuers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 September 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The End of Fur?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I listen to CBC almost exclusively when I drive. In the morass of bad news, from time to time, there is something that gives me hope. Just a few days ago... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-end-of-fur/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-end-of-fur/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Donations to Ottawa Humane Society Tripled Until Sept. 13</title>
                <description><![CDATA[PAW monthly donations and one-time gifts made towards the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) will be tripled until Sept. 13 to raise money... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-tripled-until-sept-13/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/donations-to-ottawa-humane-society-tripled-until-sept-13/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>You Can Always Give Kindness</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness. Anne Frank. Kindness. It seems from almost nowhere in the past year or so, that word has... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-can-always-give-kindness/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/you-can-always-give-kindness/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 September 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>When a Friend&#x2019;s Pet Dies</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, I spent a very pleasant evening in the backyard of my long-time friend, Genevieve &#x2014;and yes, wine was consumed. At one point, Genevieve mentioned... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/when-a-friend-s-pet-dies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/when-a-friend-s-pet-dies/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 September 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animals: Climate Change&#x2019;s Other Victims</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Lately, I find the news exceedingly depressing: so many stories of illness, death and destruction. Adding to the long list of heartbreaking news in 2020 has... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animals-climate-change-s-other-victims/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animals-climate-change-s-other-victims/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 August 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dumping on the Hill</title>
                <description><![CDATA[One of the greatest animal welfare successes in Ottawa was the elimination of the Parliament Hill cat colony seven years ago. The colony was in crisis... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/dumping-on-the-hill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/dumping-on-the-hill/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 August 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>One Sad Reopening</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With phase three of the reopening in Ontario, I think we are all a bit happier. The reopenings that have allowed me to get a haircut, sit on a patio, and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-sad-reopening/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-sad-reopening/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 August 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Guilt by Association</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I received an email from the Chair of the OHS Board of Directors today. As a side note, she mentioned that she had been following the saga of the WE... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/guilt-by-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/guilt-by-association/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 August 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Nasty, Brutish and Short</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes described the life of humans without government as &#x201C;Nasty, brutish, and short.&#x201D;  It is also an apt description of the lives of... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/nasty-brutish-and-short-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/nasty-brutish-and-short-2020/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 July 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lessons That Won&#x2019;t be Forgotten</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, I wrote about all the changes we have made at the OHS to protect our staff and our ability to care for animals that are in distress because... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lessons-that-won-t-be-forgotten/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lessons-that-won-t-be-forgotten/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Phase Three</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the province&#x2019;s announcement that Ottawa will be entering phase three of reopening, most of us are thinking about our lives returning to something that... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/phase-three/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/phase-three/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 July 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>If you Care, Leave Them There</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As the summer temperature soars, wildlife becomes more active. Humans go outdoors more and the wildlife/people conflict begins to heat up too. The most... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/if-you-care-leave-them-there/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/if-you-care-leave-them-there/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Launches its First Online 50/50 Raffle, Raising Money for Animals in Need</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has launched its first ever OHS 50/50 Raffle to help raise money for the animals in its care. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-its-first-online-5050-raffle-raising-money-for-animals-in-need/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-launches-its-first-online-5050-raffle-raising-money-for-animals-in-need/</link>
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                <title>Coyote Panic and Co-existing with Wildlife</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There has been a great deal of coverage in the media regarding a string of attacks by one coyote in the Riverside South area. Scary-sounding headlines such... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/coyote-panic-and-co-existing-with-wildlife/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/coyote-panic-and-co-existing-with-wildlife/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 July 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Day during COVID-19 Could Pose an Increased Risk to Pet Owners, says Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs, as individual firework displays are likely to be more prevalent... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-during-covid-19-could-pose-an-increased-risk-to-pet-owners-says-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-during-covid-19-could-pose-an-increased-risk-to-pet-owners-says-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The First Deadly Consequence</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When I was young, I didn&#x2019;t believe politicians actually led. I didn&#x2019;t believe that legislation was a particular source of change. I thought that change... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-first-deadly-consequence/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-first-deadly-consequence/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Cancels Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run, Shifts to Online Fundraising</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has made the difficult decision to cancel its annual Wiggle Waggle Walk and Run for 2020 due to the ongoing public health crisis <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-cancels-annual-wiggle-waggle-walk-and-run-shifts-to-online-fundraising-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-cancels-annual-wiggle-waggle-walk-and-run-shifts-to-online-fundraising-2020/</link>
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                <title>The Pandemic Puppy &#x201C;Problem&#x201D;</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, I started receiving a lot of media calls. Almost all of them were about the pandemic puppy &#x201C;problem.&#x201D; I think I disappointed some of them... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-pandemic-puppy-problem/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-pandemic-puppy-problem/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 June 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Caring for Animals Like we Cared for Each Other</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Ottawa has begun to open up because of the extraordinary measures that we have taken as a community to protect not only ourselves, but also other people... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caring-for-animals-like-we-cared-for-each-other/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/caring-for-animals-like-we-cared-for-each-other/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 June 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>This Shameful Bill Should not Pass: Part Two</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In January, I wrote a blog about the Ford government&#x2019;s introduction of shameful and dangerous Bill 156, the so-called Security from Trespass and Animal... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-shameful-bill-should-not-pass-part-two/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-shameful-bill-should-not-pass-part-two/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Helps Pet Owners Struggling to Afford Pet Food with Emergency Pet Food Bank</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has recently launched its Emergency Pet Food Bank, helping pet owners who are struggling to afford pet food due to COVID-19. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-helps-pet-owners-struggling-to-afford-pet-food-with-emergency-pet-food-bank/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-helps-pet-owners-struggling-to-afford-pet-food-with-emergency-pet-food-bank/</link>
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                <title>Your Dog is Going to Miss You, and That&#x2019;s a Problem</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There is a joke circulating on the internet that with so many people at home during the crisis, the dogs think we have quit our jobs to spend more time with... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/your-dog-is-going-to-miss-you-and-that-s-a-problem/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/your-dog-is-going-to-miss-you-and-that-s-a-problem/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Increased Danger to Pets Left Alone in Cars as Temperature Soars: Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Extremely hot temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a huge danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/increased-danger-to-pets-left-alone-in-cars-as-temperature-soars-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/increased-danger-to-pets-left-alone-in-cars-as-temperature-soars-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>The Canadian Dream</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I always listen to CBC when I&#x2019;m driving. Last week one of the segments was checking in on Canadians across the country amid the pandemic, some famous, and... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-canadian-dream/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-canadian-dream/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Ottawa Humane Society is Reminding People to Leave Healthy Wildlife Alone</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is asking community members to keep their distance from wildlife spotted in their neighbourhood. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ottawa-humane-society-is-reminding-people-to-leave-healthy-wildlife-alone/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ottawa-humane-society-is-reminding-people-to-leave-healthy-wildlife-alone/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bringing Back the Happiest Moments</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There are many aspects of working at the Ottawa Humane Society that are rewarding, the things that make me happy and make all the work and worry worthwhile. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/bringing-back-the-happiest-moments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/bringing-back-the-happiest-moments/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Finding a Balance</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Throughout this crisis, like I am sure you have, the Ottawa Humane Society been trying to find a balance between over- and under-reacting in our decision... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/finding-a-balance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/finding-a-balance/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Begins Offering Appointment-Based Adoptions</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has begun offering physically distanced, appointment-based adoptions in an effort to rehome... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-begins-offering-appointment-based-adoptions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-begins-offering-appointment-based-adoptions/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>All Pets are Therapy Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[This is perhaps a little-known fact, but today is National Therapy Animal Day. I think this year, this day is particularly relevant, because during this... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/all-pets-are-therapy-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/all-pets-are-therapy-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 April 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Images of Love: Our Foster Volunteers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have had the honour of working with volunteers in every job in my career. People who donate their time and their talent are a special breed and the Ottawa... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/images-of-love-our-foster-volunteers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/images-of-love-our-foster-volunteers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 April 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pets and Our New Families</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;&#x2026;. last night, I thought, &#x2018;what is a family, anyway?&#x2019; They&#x2019;re just people who make you feel less alone&#x2026; and really loved.&#x201D; Mary Richards, The Mary Tyler... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pets-and-our-new-families/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pets-and-our-new-families/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Little Help</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As an employee of an essential service, I&#x2019;m still coming to work every day. Frankly, that suits me, but it&#x2019;s not possible for everyone. A lot of my friends... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-little-help/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-little-help/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 April 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Together in the Time that is Given to Us</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;I wish it need not have happened in my time,&#x201D; said Frodo.&#xA;&#xA;&#x201C;So do I, said Galdalf, and so do all who live to see such times. But it is not for them to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/together-in-the-time-that-is-given-to-us/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/together-in-the-time-that-is-given-to-us/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Changes Its Garden Party to an Online Fundraiser for 2020</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has made the difficult, but necessary, decision to cancel the public portion of the 20th annual OHS Garden Party. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-changes-its-garden-party-to-an-online-fundraiser-for-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-changes-its-garden-party-to-an-online-fundraiser-for-2020/</link>
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                <title>The Animals Need Your Help Now More Than Ever, says Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Despite unprecedented challenges, the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is committed to continuing its critical services for animals in need. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-animals-need-your-help-now-more-than-ever-says-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-animals-need-your-help-now-more-than-ever-says-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>Sailing Uncharted Waters</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It&#x2019;s times like these that we recognize the heroes around us. In the past few weeks, I have seen many heroes in our community and right here at the Ottawa... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/sailing-uncharted-waters/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/sailing-uncharted-waters/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The OHS and Community Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Most people probably don&#x2019;t think of the Ottawa Humane Society as an emergency service, but we very much are. We always have been. The importance of a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ohs-and-community-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ohs-and-community-crisis/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for COVID-19, Temporarily Limits Shelter Intake to Ensure Neediest Animals Receive Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is reminding pet owners that they should have an emergency plan in place for their pets, whether or not they are diagnosed with COVID-19. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-prepare-for-covid-19-temporarily-limits-shelter-intake-to-ensure-neediest-animals-receive-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urges-pet-owners-to-prepare-for-covid-19-temporarily-limits-shelter-intake-to-ensure-neediest-animals-receive-care/</link>
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                <title>Clicking to Buy and the Value of Patience</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I don&#x2019;t think that anyone would deny that we are increasingly living in a click-to-buy world. For me, it started with books and CDs and I have moved on from... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/clicking-to-buy-and-the-value-of-patience/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/clicking-to-buy-and-the-value-of-patience/</link>
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                <title>No-Kill: A Brilliant Success and a Source of Suffering</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Late last fall, the OHS chief veterinarian sent me an article from the Veterinary Information Network that she subscribes to entitled, &#x201C;Has the no-kill... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-kill-a-brilliant-success-and-a-source-of-suffering/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-kill-a-brilliant-success-and-a-source-of-suffering/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 March 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Being the High Tide</title>
                <description><![CDATA[One of the elements of the OHS strategic plan is to strengthen our partners. Not strengthen the partnership, but the partners themselves.  It&#x2019;s not just a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/being-the-high-tide/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/being-the-high-tide/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Long-Stay Animals in Ottawa Humane Society Care Find Homes after a Combined Five Years</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is excited to report that all of the animals on its recently shared list of longest stay pets have found forever homes. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/long-stay-animals-in-ottawa-humane-society-care-find-homes-after-a-combined-five-years/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/long-stay-animals-in-ottawa-humane-society-care-find-homes-after-a-combined-five-years/</link>
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                <title>One Health</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Many of you may be familiar with what is called &#x201C;One Health.&#x201D; One Health is the understanding that human health, animal health, and the health of the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-health/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/one-health/</link>
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                <title>Valentine&#x2019;s Day 2020</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;Love doesn&#x2019;t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.&#x201D; Franklin P. Jones. Happy Valentine&#x2019;s day to you and everyone you love. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/valentine-s-day-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/valentine-s-day-2020/</link>
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                <title>Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The extreme cold forecast for the city tonight means pets left outside too long risk frostbite and even death without shelter from the frigid weather. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-dangerously-cold-temperatures-forecast-to-hit-ottawa-tonight/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-dangerously-cold-temperatures-forecast-to-hit-ottawa-tonight/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 February 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>This February, Love is in the Air at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Looking for the purr-fect way to celebrate love this Valentine&#x2019;s Day? Stop by the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) on... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-february-love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-february-love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2020/</link>
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                <title>The Numbers are Falling</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed a change to the phrase we use to describe the number of animals we care for each year here at the Ottawa Humane... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-numbers-are-falling/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-numbers-are-falling/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 February 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>My Senior Pet</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We adopted Gracie, &#x201C;the cat who must be obeyed,&#x201D; when she was 10 years old &#x2014; a senior, by any measure.  I wanted a senior cat, because, frankly, I&#x2019;m too... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/my-senior-pet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/my-senior-pet/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 January 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Little Ones: Not Forgotten</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Over the years, the Ottawa Humane Society has increasingly invested in the behaviour and emotional well-being of the animals in its care. The introduction... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-little-ones-not-forgotten/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-little-ones-not-forgotten/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Releases List of Five Animals in its Care the Longest, Hopes to Find Adopters Urgently</title>
                <description><![CDATA[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... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-releases-list-of-five-animals-in-its-care-the-longest-hopes-to-find-adopters-urgently/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-releases-list-of-five-animals-in-its-care-the-longest-hopes-to-find-adopters-urgently/</link>
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                <title>The Top Five Reasons you Should Train Your Dog</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There are a lot of reasons that training your dog is essential. Here are my top five: 1. You will have a stronger bond with your dog. Studies show... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-top-five-reasons-you-should-train-your-dog/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-top-five-reasons-you-should-train-your-dog/</link>
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                <title>This Shameful Bill Should not Pass</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On the heels of progressive animal welfare legislation, the provincial government has introduced a new bill in the legislature that is major setback for... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-shameful-bill-should-not-pass/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-shameful-bill-should-not-pass/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 January 2020 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Celebrating 2019, Welcoming 2020</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;Celebrate what you want to see more of.&#x201D; Tom Peters. I feel like celebrating, not just for saying goodbye to 2019 and welcoming 2020, but for the Ottawa... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/celebrating-2019-welcoming-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/celebrating-2019-welcoming-2020/</link>
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                <title>A Christmas Story for our Donors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[One December, over twenty years ago, I was taking a break from a long afternoon of Christmas shopping.  I had already hauled a load or two of purchases back... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-christmas-story-for-our-donors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-christmas-story-for-our-donors/</link>
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                <title>It&#x2019;s a Wonderful Life</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Among my all-time favourite movies is It&#x2019;s a Wonderful Life. I watch it every year to get me into the Christmas spirit, usually while I am wrapping presents. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-s-a-wonderful-life/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-s-a-wonderful-life/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Charlie, Ottawa&#x2019;s Loneliest Cat</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Christmas is coming and Charlie, a four-year-old black cat is about to spend his second yuletide in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society. In fact, he has... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/charlie-ottawa-s-loneliest-cat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/charlie-ottawa-s-loneliest-cat/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 December 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Protect Pets from Cold Temperatures This Winter</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the winter season beginning, cold weather can pose a risk to pets left outside. Cold weather can be as dangerous for animals as it is people. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-cold-temperatures-this-winter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-cold-temperatures-this-winter/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Violence Link</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;Harmful crimes are committed every day in the one place that everyone is entitled to feel safe &#x2013; home.&#x201D; When we think about domestic violence, we often... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-violence-link/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-violence-link/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 December 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>We woof you a Merry Critter Christmas!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do this Saturday, Nov. 30? Celebrate the holiday season with the animals at the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s Annual Critter Christmas Open House! <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-woof-you-a-merry-critter-christmas/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-woof-you-a-merry-critter-christmas/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 November 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Holy Grail of Animal Welfare</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Sentient &#x2C8;senti&#x259;nt/ (usually before noun): able to see or feel things through the senses. Early 17th century from Latin sentient- &#x2018;feeling&#x2019;, from the verb... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-holy-grail-of-animal-welfare/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-holy-grail-of-animal-welfare/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 November 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Santa Paws is Coming to Town!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Looking to get a festive family Christmas photo taken this year? Look no further! Santa is coming to the Ottawa Humane Society! <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/santa-paws-is-coming-to-town/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/santa-paws-is-coming-to-town/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 November 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Grey Cup: If You Must Watch</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I guess I live in a bit of an animal welfare &#x201C;bubble.&#x201D;  You see, it never occurred to me that in 2019, Canadians would support a rodeo &#x2014; in most parts of the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-grey-cup-if-you-must-watch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-grey-cup-if-you-must-watch/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 November 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Lest We Forget</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A few years ago I wrote the following blog, which I believe still warrants sharing this Remembrance Day. As we prepare to honour the men and women that... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/lest-we-forget/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 11 November 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pets are a Part of a Healthy Community Part 2</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last May I wrote about pets in the community and the OHS&#x2019;s own Dog Friendly Business Program to better integrate dogs into our community, and to encourage... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pets-are-a-part-of-a-healthy-community-part-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pets-are-a-part-of-a-healthy-community-part-2/</link>
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                <title>Ontario&#x2019;s Animal Protection Legislation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the Solicitor General of Ontario unveiled her plan for new animal welfare legislation for the province. The announcement is the first step in... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-animal-protection-legislation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ontario-s-animal-protection-legislation/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Welcomes new Ontario Animal Protection Legislation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) welcomes today&#x2019;s announcement from the Government of Ontario ensuring the protection and safety of animals in Ontario <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-welcomes-new-ontario-animal-protection-legislation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-welcomes-new-ontario-animal-protection-legislation/</link>
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                <title>OHS Halloween safety tips for your pets</title>
                <description><![CDATA[That spooky night when fairy princesses and pirates go door to door for sugary treats can be a dangerous night for your four-legged family members. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ohs-halloween-safety-tips-for-your-pets/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ohs-halloween-safety-tips-for-your-pets/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>It&#x2019;s Howl-O-Ween at the Ottawa Humane Society!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Looking for something fun to do Halloween weekend this year? Come in costume and join in on all the spook-tacular free family fun at the OHS! <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-s-howl-o-ween-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-s-howl-o-ween-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
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                <title>The Good News</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There has been a lot of bad news in the last year or two, and the world of animal welfare has not been immune. But this month a few pieces of good news... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-good-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-good-news/</link>
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                <title>Nasty, Brutish and Short</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yesterday was National Feral Cat Day. I hope you will take a moment to think about these neglected felines. These cats live a hard life&#x2014;one that is nasty... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/nasty-brutish-and-short/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/nasty-brutish-and-short/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Give Animals a Voice When You Vote</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With the federal election less than two weeks away, we can all help make sure that animals count. Thanks to the advocacy of animal welfare... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/give-animals-a-voice-when-you-vote/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/give-animals-a-voice-when-you-vote/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society to Host its First Adopt-a-thon, Over 180 Animals Looking for Homes</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After a busy summer season at the OHS, the shelter is nearing capacity. For the first time ever, the OHS will be hosting an in-house adopt-a-thon. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-host-its-first-adopt-a-thon-over-180-animals-looking-for-homes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-host-its-first-adopt-a-thon-over-180-animals-looking-for-homes/</link>
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                <title>Emaciated Puppy Found in Wooded Area Comes Into Ottawa Humane Society Care</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last week, a severely emaciated nine-week-old puppy came into Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) care. Zelda, a black Labrador retriever, was found crying... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/emaciated-puppy-found-in-wooded-area-comes-into-ottawa-humane-society-care/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/emaciated-puppy-found-in-wooded-area-comes-into-ottawa-humane-society-care/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Service Where it&#x2019;s Needed Most</title>
                <description><![CDATA[When I walk around the shelter, I see animals from all walks of life that are just trying to live their best life possible. In order to help these animals... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/service-where-it-s-needed-most/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/service-where-it-s-needed-most/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Seniors&#x2019; Day at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is hosting a 55&#x2B; event! Guests are invited to stop by the Ottawa Humane Society (245 West Hunt Club Road) on Saturday, Sept. 28 anytime between... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/seniors-day-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/seniors-day-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 September 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>We Have More Than a Moment for Seniors</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I meet a lot of people in my role at the Ottawa Humane Society. And because seniors are such ardent supporters of the OHS, a disproportionate number... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-have-more-than-a-moment-for-seniors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/we-have-more-than-a-moment-for-seniors/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Honours Community&#x27;s Contributions at its Annual General Meeting</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) honoured several volunteers and members of the public last week at its annual general meeting, celebrating the many dedicated... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-honours-communitys-contributions-at-its-annual-general-meeting-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-honours-communitys-contributions-at-its-annual-general-meeting-2019/</link>
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                <title>Youth Lead the Way</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Our humane education team decided to kick-start this school year by running Leadership and Education with Adolescents and Dogs (L.E.A.D.), a worthwhile... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/youth-lead-the-way/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/youth-lead-the-way/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 19 September 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Animal Stolen from Pet Valu on Ogilvie Road, $200 Reward for Tips Leading to a Safe Return</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is appealing to the community to help recover a hairless guinea pig (often referred to as a &#x201C;skinny pig&#x201D;) stolen from... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-animal-stolen-from-pet-valu-on-ogilvie-road-200-reward-for-tips-leading-to-a-safe-return/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-animal-stolen-from-pet-valu-on-ogilvie-road-200-reward-for-tips-leading-to-a-safe-return/</link>
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                <title>PetSmart Charities&#x2019; National Adoption Weekend to Feature Ottawa Humane Society Cats at Ottawa Locations</title>
                <description><![CDATA[After another surge in its cat population, the Ottawa Humane Society will be taking part in PetSmart Charities&#x2019; next National Adoption Weekend through... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/petsmart-charities-national-adoption-weekend-to-feature-ottawa-humane-society-cats-at-ottawa-locations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/petsmart-charities-national-adoption-weekend-to-feature-ottawa-humane-society-cats-at-ottawa-locations/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2019 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Everybody Needs a PAL</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Yes, I do think everyone needs a friend, but here I mean a PAL, as in the OHS Pet Adoption Location Program that adopts pets in the care of the OHS offsite... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/everybody-needs-a-pal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/everybody-needs-a-pal/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 12 September 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>31st Annual Ottawa Humane Society Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run Fundraising Event</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Wiggle Waggle Walk &amp; Run presented by Hill&#x2019;s Pet Nutrition is the Ottawa Humane Society&#x2019;s (OHS) largest annual fundraiser. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/31st-annual-ottawa-humane-society-wiggle-waggle-walk-run-fundraising-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/31st-annual-ottawa-humane-society-wiggle-waggle-walk-run-fundraising-event/</link>
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                <title>The Right Stuff</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Sometimes it feels to me that everyone thinks they want to work at the Ottawa Humane Society. I say &#x201C;thinks&#x201D; they want to, because my experience has been... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-right-stuff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-right-stuff/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Education and Changing the World</title>
                <description><![CDATA[&#x201C;Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.&#x201D;&#xA;Nelson Mandela. Four years ago, when the OHS was developing our five-year plan... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/education-and-changing-the-world/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/education-and-changing-the-world/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society to Feature Long-Stay Adopt-From-Foster Pets at Upcoming Adoption Event</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has confirmed it will be attending an upcoming adoption event hosted by one of its Pet Adoption Location (PAL) partners... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-feature-long-stay-adopt-from-foster-pets-at-upcoming-adoption-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-feature-long-stay-adopt-from-foster-pets-at-upcoming-adoption-event/</link>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society to Participate in PetSmart Adoption Event in Response to a Recent Population Surge</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has confirmed it will be attending an upcoming adoption event hosted by one of its Pet Adoption Location (PAL) partners... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-participate-in-petsmart-adoption-event-in-response-to-a-recent-population-surge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-participate-in-petsmart-adoption-event-in-response-to-a-recent-population-surge/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Plea for Chips: Micro, not Potato</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You probably won&#x2019;t be surprised that many of the animals that need the care of the Ottawa Humane Society are suffering. And I am sure you won&#x2019;t be surprised... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-plea-for-chips-micro-not-potato/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-plea-for-chips-micro-not-potato/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 15 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Urging Pet Owners to Keep Pets Safe During Travel, After Two Dogs Fall Out of Moving Vehicles in One Day</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has taken two injured dogs into its care in one day after both dogs fell out of moving vehicles. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urging-pet-owners-to-keep-pets-safe-during-travel-after-two-dogs-fall-out-of-moving-vehicles-in-one-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-urging-pet-owners-to-keep-pets-safe-during-travel-after-two-dogs-fall-out-of-moving-vehicles-in-one-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Hamsters, Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. Oh my.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I am well aware that many people associate the Ottawa Humane Society solely with dogs and cats.  Though our Mission embraces all animals, admittedly... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/hamsters-rabbits-and-guinea-pigs-oh-my/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/hamsters-rabbits-and-guinea-pigs-oh-my/</link>
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                <title>Heroes, Disabilities and the Power of Believing in Someone</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Helen Keller is one of my heroes. For those of you who aren&#x2019;t familiar with Ms. Keller, she was an author, political activist, and lecturer in the early... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-disabilities-and-the-power-of-believing-in-someone/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/heroes-disabilities-and-the-power-of-believing-in-someone/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 01 August 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society Nearing Capacity and Still Filling, Seeking Community&#x2019;s Help to Avoid Crisis</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is in urgent need of adopters, foster volunteers, and donations to manage a sudden spike in its animal population. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-nearing-capacity-and-still-filling-seeking-community-s-help-to-avoid-crisis/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-nearing-capacity-and-still-filling-seeking-community-s-help-to-avoid-crisis/</link>
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                <title>Legislation with Claws</title>
                <description><![CDATA[New York State just joined most of Western Europe, the U.K. and Australia in banning the declawing of cats, except in the case of medical necessity. Bravo... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/legislation-with-claws/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/legislation-with-claws/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 26 July 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>38 Kittens Transferred to Ottawa Humane Society - Most Ready for Adoption</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is opening its doors to provide shelter and forever homes for 38 cats from the Windsor-Essex County Humane Society. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/38-kittens-transferred-to-ottawa-humane-society-most-ready-for-adoption/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/38-kittens-transferred-to-ottawa-humane-society-most-ready-for-adoption/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 19 July 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>What You Don&#x2019;t See</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Television didn&#x2019;t show the grisly accident. The crowd didn&#x2019;t see the inevitable result because organizers blocked the view with tarps. Nonetheless three... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-you-don-t-see/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/what-you-don-t-see/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 July 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>It Can Happen to You</title>
                <description><![CDATA[July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day. It&#x2019;s one of those days created to create a small buzz about an important issue. These days come and go throughout... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-can-happen-to-you/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/it-can-happen-to-you/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 July 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Open Adoption: Saving More Lives</title>
                <description><![CDATA[We sent a dog home with his new family yesterday, obviously a very frequent occurrence at the Ottawa Humane Society. What wasn&#x2019;t maybe as frequent was the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/open-adoption-saving-more-lives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/open-adoption-saving-more-lives/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 July 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Increased Danger to Pets Left Alone in Cars as Heat Wave Blankets City: Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Extremely hot and humid temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a huge danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/increased-danger-to-pets-left-alone-in-cars-as-heat-wave-blankets-city-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/increased-danger-to-pets-left-alone-in-cars-as-heat-wave-blankets-city-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 July 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Canada Day: The Perfect Pet Storm</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is preparing for its busiest day of the year, with dozens of lost pets spooked by Canada Day fireworks expected to fill the shelter... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-the-perfect-pet-storm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/canada-day-the-perfect-pet-storm/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 28 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Finally, Animals are Winning!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Two important pieces of legislation have passed just before parliament rises for the summer and we couldn&#x2019;t be happier. The first, Bill S-203, bans the... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/finally-animals-are-winning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/finally-animals-are-winning/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 27 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>See an Animal in Distress? The OHS wants to make sure you know who to call.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) wants the community to know who to call if they witness an animal in distress. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/see-an-animal-in-distress-the-ohs-wants-to-make-sure-you-know-who-to-call/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/see-an-animal-in-distress-the-ohs-wants-to-make-sure-you-know-who-to-call/</link>
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                <title>Uncertainty for Animal Cruelty Investigations in Ontario: The Deadline Approaches</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In March, with just a few weeks&#x2019; notice, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) announced it would no longer be enforcing... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/uncertainty-for-animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario-the-deadline-approaches/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/uncertainty-for-animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario-the-deadline-approaches/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 20 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Ottawa Humane Society Encouraging Businesses to be Dog-Friendly</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has launched a new program in collaboration with local business owners, with the intention of building a more dog-friendly community. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ottawa-humane-society-encouraging-businesses-to-be-dog-friendly/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ottawa-humane-society-encouraging-businesses-to-be-dog-friendly/</link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 June 2019 16:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Going the Distance for the Dogs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Over the years, the Ottawa Humane Society has thankfully seen the admission of fewer dogs. Boxes of unwanted puppies are largely a thing of the past. But... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/going-the-distance-for-the-dogs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/going-the-distance-for-the-dogs/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 13 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Special Day at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If you had visited the OHS on Monday, you would have seen a lot of visitors here in our shelter. CTV was here, joined by four local radio stations... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-special-day-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-special-day-at-the-ottawa-humane-society/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 06 June 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Ottawa Humane Society is Now Finding Homes for Feral Cats</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is now placing cats not suited for a traditional home environment for behavior reasons into safe alternative environments... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ottawa-humane-society-is-now-finding-homes-for-feral-cats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-ottawa-humane-society-is-now-finding-homes-for-feral-cats/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animal Cruelty Investigations in Ontario: Stunning New Developments</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have been reporting for the past while that in March, with just a few weeks&#x2019; notice, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA)... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario-stunning-new-developments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario-stunning-new-developments/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pets are a Part of a Healthy Community</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I&#x2019;ve been lucky to visit parts of Europe a number of times. One of the things that always strikes me is the integration of dogs into everyday life. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pets-are-a-part-of-a-healthy-community/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/pets-are-a-part-of-a-healthy-community/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changing the Future</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS is now three and half years into our current five-year plan. The plan is ambitious: it calls for changing the future. One of the key... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/changing-the-future/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/changing-the-future/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Working Whiskers Cat Program</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Starting this May, the OHS will begin placing cats that are not suited for a traditional home environment for behavior or temperament reasons into safe... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-working-whiskers-cat-program/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-working-whiskers-cat-program/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Get a Microchip For Your Pet: The Difference Between Lost and Found</title>
                <description><![CDATA[It can happen in a split second. A curious cat runs out the door while arriving home, juggling keys, kids and coats, or the dog hurls himself in pursuit... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/get-a-microchip-for-your-pet-the-difference-between-lost-and-found/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/get-a-microchip-for-your-pet-the-difference-between-lost-and-found/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Devastation and Community</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Watching our friends and neighbours struggle to save their homes from flooding has been heartbreaking. This is especially so because many of the same people... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/devastation-and-community/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/devastation-and-community/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Beyond English and French</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Half a decade ago, I announced that the OHS was finally in a position to hire a humane education coordinator to provide services in French. This was... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/beyond-english-and-french/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/beyond-english-and-french/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 25 April 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Animals and Easter</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Easter is a great time of year. In theory, at least, winter is over and the weather is finally warming up. Sometimes we start to see some green on the ground. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animals-and-easter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/animals-and-easter/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An Uncertain Future for Animal Cruelty Investigations in Ontario: An Update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The OHS reported last month that, with 27 days&#x2019; notice, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) announced it would no longer... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-uncertain-future-for-animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario-an-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-uncertain-future-for-animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario-an-update/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Protect Pets from Spring Dangers</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Spring is here! Like us, animals get spring fever and they want to spend more time outside after a long winter. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-spring-dangers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-spring-dangers/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Uncertainty for Animal Cruelty Investigations in Ontario</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On March 4, 2019 the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) announced it would no longer be enforcing animal cruelty... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/uncertainty-for-animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/uncertainty-for-animal-cruelty-investigations-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Might saving dogs in Korea kill yours?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I recently received a report from Cornell University&#x2019;s Animal Health Diagnostic Center describing importation of a canine distemper strain not found before... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/might-saving-dogs-in-korea-kill-yours/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/might-saving-dogs-in-korea-kill-yours/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Update on Wandering and Starving Labrador-cross Dog</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has been receiving calls for an update on Marvin, the severely emaciated Labrador-retriever mix... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/update-on-wandering-and-starving-labrador-cross-dog/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/update-on-wandering-and-starving-labrador-cross-dog/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 March 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>National Puppy Day</title>
                <description><![CDATA[National Puppy Day is this Saturday, a day to celebrate the cute and cuddly companions that everyone loves to love. There is something very exciting about... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/national-puppy-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/national-puppy-day/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 March 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Who are the Heroes that Save Lives?</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There is a lot of confusion about where the funds come from to care for the animals at the Ottawa Humane Society, and our programs to better the lives of... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/who-are-the-heroes-that-save-lives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/who-are-the-heroes-that-save-lives/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 March 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Supporting responsible pet ownership through Mobile Spay/Neuter</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There are so many reasons why coming to work every day at a Humane Society can be intensely rewarding. In my role managing the Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/supporting-responsible-pet-ownership-through-mobile-spayneuter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/supporting-responsible-pet-ownership-through-mobile-spayneuter/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 March 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A Lesson I just Learned</title>
                <description><![CDATA[I have never been to a pre-natal class. But I was recently told that these classes strongly recommend that soon-to-be-new parents attend a first aid class... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-lesson-i-just-learned/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/a-lesson-i-just-learned/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Disposable Animals</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Here at the OHS, we talk a lot about spaying and neutering pets. It&#x2019;s a cornerstone of our strategy and of the whole humane movement and has been for... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/disposable-animals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/disposable-animals/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 21 February 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>&quot;Your flaws are perfect for the heart that&#x27;s meant to love you.&quot; - Trent Shelton</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/your-flaws-are-perfect-for-the-heart-thats-meant-to-love-you-trent-shelton/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/your-flaws-are-perfect-for-the-heart-thats-meant-to-love-you-trent-shelton/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 February 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>This February, Love is in the Air at the Ottawa Humane Society</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Looking for the purr-fect way to celebrate love this Valentine&#x2019;s Day? Stop by the OHS... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-february-love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/this-february-love-is-in-the-air-at-the-ottawa-humane-society-2019/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 February 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>An Idea Whose Time has Come</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Accreditation is not sexy. It&#x2019;s not &#x201C;fun.&#x201D; It&#x2019;s something that occurs in the background. But if you are having surgery, you may want to know... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-idea-whose-time-has-come/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/an-idea-whose-time-has-come/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 February 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Feb. 10</title>
                <description><![CDATA[If your pet goes missing, what are the chances it will find its way home? The Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet owners to take precautions... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-hold-microchip-clinic-sunday-feb-10/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/ottawa-humane-society-to-hold-microchip-clinic-sunday-feb-10/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 05 February 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Stray Cat Rescued by Ottawa Fire Services Recovering in Ottawa Humane Society Care after Wandering onto the Rideau River</title>
                <description><![CDATA[River (A219032), a stray cat rescued last week is recovering at the OHS after he was found on the Rideau River clinging to life. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/stray-cat-rescued-by-ottawa-fire-services-recovering-in-ottawa-humane-society-care-after-wandering-onto-the-rideau-river/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/stray-cat-rescued-by-ottawa-fire-services-recovering-in-ottawa-humane-society-care-after-wandering-onto-the-rideau-river/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Just Keep Clicking</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A lot of people have been disdainful of clicking on social media to support causes. It has even been dismissively dubbed as slacktivism: &#x201C;supporting a... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/just-keep-clicking/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/just-keep-clicking/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Our Ten Year Challenge</title>
                <description><![CDATA[There has been a small phenomenon going around the internet lately: the ten year challenge. The idea is that you post a picture of yourself today and from... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/our-ten-year-challenge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/our-ten-year-challenge/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 24 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The extreme cold forecast for the city means pets left outside too long risk frostbite and even death without shelter from the frigid weather. <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-dangerously-cold-temperatures/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/protect-pets-from-dangerously-cold-temperatures/</link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>No more &#x201C;ruff&#x201D; days at the office!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Humane Society is turning Blue Monday into the happiest day of the year! <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-more-ruff-days-at-the-office/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/no-more-ruff-days-at-the-office/</link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Blessing of Volunteers and Volunteering</title>
                <description><![CDATA[You might be surprised to know how many volunteers work at the Ottawa Humane Society, and you might be even more surprised how much they contribute to... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-blessing-of-volunteers-and-volunteering/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/the-blessing-of-volunteers-and-volunteering/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Have Your Say about Animal Cruelty Enforcement in Ontario</title>
                <description><![CDATA[On January 2, 2019, in a case brought against the Attorney General of Ontario, an Ontario Superior Court Justice found that the enforcement powers held by... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/have-your-say-about-animal-cruelty-enforcement-in-ontario/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/have-your-say-about-animal-cruelty-enforcement-in-ontario/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 10 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Resolutions You Can Keep</title>
                <description><![CDATA[According to Business Insider, 80% of New Year&#x2019;s resolutions are tossed out the window by February.  It can be tough to keep them.  Maybe some are... <a href="https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/resolutions-you-can-keep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>https://www.ottawahumane.ca/news/posts/resolutions-you-can-keep/</link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 03 January 2019 12:00:00</pubDate>
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