Wiggle and waggle for the animals

Join us with your four-legged friends to walk or run for the animals and enjoy a pet-friendly festival with fun for all ages!

Saturday, Sept. 26 at Hog's Back Park

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with Their People

A Community Veterinary Clinic

in the heart of Ottawa

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for the
Animals

2026 Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Hog's Back Park

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Pets Belong With Their People

A Community Veterinary Clinic in the heart of Ottawa.

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  • Why Teaching Kids About Animal Welfare Isn’t Optional

    We’ve had a couple of months packed with fun and learning at our summer camp! More than 300 kids have spent a week at the shelter, learning about animals, how the Ottawa Humane Society supports pets and their people, careers that help pets in need and just having a good time with crafts and activities.

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    Aug 21, 2026
  • Helping During the Northwestern Wildfires, Pets Arrive in Ottawa

    This week, we welcomed two cats and three dogs from communities at risk of being displaced by the wildfires in northwestern Ontario.

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    Aug 07, 2026
  • 21 New Cats Every Day

    Since June, we have taken in an average of 21 cats daily. That’s 21 new cats who need shelter, care and love — this is alongside the dogs, small animals and wildlife who are also arriving every single day. Right now, we are providing daily shelter and care for more than 400 animals.

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    Aug 05, 2026
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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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