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Yearly Archives for 2017
November 2, 2017
Between the ages of 11 and 13, I spent a good chunk of Christmas Day in a very odd place: a chicken farm. You... Read More
October 26, 2017
Since I began working at the Ottawa Humane Society a lot of people approach me for advice — especially... Read More
October 19, 2017
They’re scaly, slithery, tongue-flicking, slow-blinking, sometimes carnivorous, and most always mysterious... Read More
October 12, 2017
It’s hard to remember a time before the Internet. Everything is online now, from utility bills to streaming... Read More
October 5, 2017
It has often seemed to me that finding the right dog is like finding the right partner. You know that... Read More
September 29, 2017
Dental disease can be a big problem for cats and dogs. By age three, the majority will have some degree of... Read More
September 21, 2017
Urban chickens are a DIY take on the farm-to-table movement. But the well-intentioned and trendy hobby has a... Read More
September 14, 2017
When Fluffy arrived at the OHS on Sept. 19, 2016, the leaves outside the shelter were just beginning to turn... Read More
September 7, 2017
It always feels like summer is over after Labour Day weekend, even though we officially have a few more... Read More
August 31, 2017
There are many kind and compassionate people who are seeking ways to make a difference to the animals... Read More