Free Community Outreach Programs
Newcomers to Canada Outreach Program
Learn about pets, wildlife, animal welfare, and the role animals play in Canadian communities through presentations designed for newcomers to Canada.
Brightening Lives Animal Visits (BLAV)
Meaningful animal interactions that support learning, connection, empathy and enrichment for both participants and shelter animals.
Humane Education Presentations for Community Groups
Engaging presentations for Ottawa-area community groups of all ages, promoting empathy, compassion, respect, responsibility, and kindness toward all living beings. Available for a wide range of ages and audiences.
Humane Education Presentations for Schools
Curriculum-connected, age-appropriate lessons on responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, and animal-related careers for Ottawa-area classrooms in Grades 1–12, including standard and special education.
Pet Savvy Presentations
Free, one-hour pet-care workshops for underserved Ottawa communities, offering practical tips on preventative health, grooming, parasites, and more, with take-home resources and pet care essentials for families.