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This Dog Waited 400 Days for Adoption - Ladybug is Finally Home
Oct. 16, 2025 — Last night, after waiting for more than 400 days, Ladybug found her forever home. She was the longest stay dog at the Ottawa Humane Society, and her path to adoption was anything but easy...

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Nov 16, 2025
- Press Releases
Animal Advocate October 2025
The OHS is urging Ontario to strengthen its puppy mill legislation. Last year, the provincial government passed PUPS, amendments to the PAWS legislation, aimed at ending puppy mills in the province of Ontario. The OHS identified gaps in the legislation that leave animals suffering — gaps that remain unaddressed to this day.

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Oct 31, 2025
- Animal Advocate
Stop Puppies From Slipping Through the Cracks
It’s a trend that took some by surprise, us included. There has been a sustained spike in the number of puppies surrendered to the OHS. Many of these puppies come to the OHS as entire litters, suggesting they are a result of supply outpacing demand.

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Oct 30, 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.