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Yearly Archives for 2021

Sad puppy sticking his nose through a crate
May 20, 2021 I have talked a lot about the importance of buyer responsibility when searching for a new puppy. While it is... Read More
May 13, 2021 On May 8, a kangaroo named Willow died after escaping from Papanack Park Zoo. The zoo, located east of... Read More
May 6, 2021 Over the past several years, as a part of our five-year strategic plan, the OHS has greatly expanded the... Read More
April 29, 2021 “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.”Maya Angelou I grew up in the... Read More
April 22, 2021 I tend to get credit for a lot of the good things that the Ottawa Humane Society does and the organization... Read More
April 15, 2021 The Ottawa Humane Society is a long-time advocate of keeping cats indoors, unless safe in a “catio” or on... Read More
A sad dog being hugged by a person
April 8, 2021 It’s more than a bit depressing that we have marked two celebrations — Easter and Passover — twice now... Read More
a dog pulling on his leash with his mouth outdoors
April 1, 2021 Over the years, the Ottawa Humane Society has thankfully seen the admission of fewer dogs. Boxes of unwanted... Read More
Dog walking past table and chair outdoors
March 25, 2021 There are a lot of things putting me in a good mood lately: an early spring; brighter evenings; and, an end... Read More
senior woman holding a cat smiling
March 18, 2021 For many, planning an estate and writing a will are “someday” tasks. There’s no shame in it — estate... Read More