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  • Two Unbelievable Cats

    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 and safety they desperately needed.

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    Dec 02, 2025
  • The Magic of a Senior Pet

    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. He came bursting into my life like a fluffy whirlwind — playful, enthusiastic and wonderfully silly. From the moment we met, it was clear I’d found my best friend...

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    Nov 21, 2025
  • Remembering the Animals

    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. People have used animals for many purposes in conflict. From cats, dogs, birds, donkeys and more, animals have been unknowing participants in war.

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    Nov 11, 2025
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Last Year...

3,414 Pets

Found loving forever homes through our adoption program. Thank you to our caring community for opening your hearts and homes to animals in need!

7,087 Kids

Learned about responsible pet ownership through camps, programs and in classrooms! Building the next generation of caring people ensures a more humane future for the animals.

38,000+ lbs

Of pet food provided to families in need through our pet food bank. People and pets belong together. Pet food to help families who are struggling is just one of the ways we keep pets with the people who love them. 

Land Acknowledgement

The Ottawa Humane Society’s facilities are located on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and be present on this territory. As a humane society, we embrace our responsibility to care for our community’s animals and foster compassion and respect for all.

Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program

Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program has partnered with the OHS and is donating pet food for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies being cared for here.

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