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  • The Real First Sign of Spring

    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’m definitely enjoying the spring with my pups, Reggie and Winston, and it reminds me of something I’m always so grateful for: Ottawa is a pet-friendly city.

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    Apr 02, 2026
  • Going Beyond Adoption

    As Ottawa’s local animal shelter, it’s not uncommon for people to assume that taking in animals, caring for them, and finding them new homes is all the OHS does. Don’t get me wrong, that work alone is an enormous task, but we’re up to a lot more, and the impact it has for the animals is staggering. 

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    Mar 26, 2026
  • Animal Advocate March 2026

    Kitten season is the time of year when many kittens are born — too often outdoors with no one to care for them. In Ottawa, this typically begins in April, when the weather starts to warm, and continues through October.

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    Mar 26, 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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