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  • My Senior Pet

    We adopted Gracie, “the cat who must be obeyed,” when she was 10 years old — a senior, by any measure.  I wanted a senior cat, because, frankly, I’m too old to deal with rambunctious kitten behaviours for long. Kittens are cute and fun, but after an hour or so, I want my quiet house back. I knew I needed a relatively mellow pet.

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  • The Little Ones: Not Forgotten

    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 of hide and perch boxes for cats was one milestone. Daily, rotating, enrichment activities for dogs was another.

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  • Ottawa Humane Society Releases List of Five Animals in its Care the Longest, Hopes to Find Adopters Urgently

    The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) has released a list of five adoptable animals that have been in its care for a combined nearly five years, in the hope that these pets will find loving forever homes.

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  • The Top Five Reasons you Should Train Your Dog

    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.

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  • This Shameful Bill Should not Pass

    On the heels of progressive animal welfare legislation, the provincial government has introduced a new bill in the legislature that is major setback for animal welfare in Ontario.

    Bill 156, the so-called Security from Trespass and Animal Safety Act is not only a major animal welfare concern, but parts of it are also alarming for anyone concerned about civil liberties in our country.

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  • Celebrating 2019, Welcoming 2020

    “Celebrate what you want to see more of.”

      Tom Peters

    I feel like celebrating, not just for saying goodbye to 2019 and welcoming 2020, but for the Ottawa Humane Society and animal welfare. A lot has happened in 2019 and there is a lot to celebrate. Just a sampling:

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  • A Christmas Story for our Donors

    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 to my car and was feeling tired and chilled as it was an exceptionally cold evening.  I was pleased that I was almost done—only a few small things left to buy.

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  • It’s a Wonderful Life

    Among my all-time favourite movies is It’s a Wonderful Life. I watch it every year to get me into the Christmas spirit, usually while I am wrapping presents.

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  • Charlie, Ottawa’s Loneliest Cat

    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 been in our care since June 2018.

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  • Protect Pets from Cold Temperatures This Winter

    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.

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