Register for the Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run!

The dogs are waiting

The biggest event for Ottawa's homeless animals is happening on Sunday, Sept. 28! 

Bring the whole family for tail-wagging fun that makes life-saving care possible for animals in need. 

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Latest OHS News

  • Dog resting on a bed in a local beauty store.
    Ottawa’s Becoming Even More Dog-Friendly

    I feel a special kind of joy when I see a dog with their person out in the community. Whether out on a leash, spotted through a car window...

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    Aug 05, 2025
  • Animal Advocate July 2025

    Disasters strike without warning — tornadoes, flash floods, power outages or fires. The OHS says it is essential to prepare an emergency plan for your pet, including preparing an emergency kit...

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    Jul 29, 2025
  • A Peek Behind the Curtain: Rabbit Week’s Secret to Success

    Adorned in a fluffy white coat, holding a clipboard and a piece of lettuce, the young entrepreneur looks out over the sun-soaked adoption centre with a keen eye.

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    Jul 25, 2025
  • Rabbits Need Homes – Ottawa Humane Society

    July 21, 2025 — The Ottawa Humane Society is bursting with bunnies as more than 30 rabbits are available for adoption. In an effort to find more homes for these hoppy friends, the OHS has declared July 20 to 26 “Rabbit Week” and is offering special promotions...

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    Jul 21, 2025
  • The Last Cat

    Recently, Coal, the last surviving cat of the Parliament Hill cat colony, passed away. Our condolences go out to his family — losing a beloved animal companion is heartbreaking. And, Coal’s passing marks the end of an era.

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    Jul 18, 2025
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