No-Kill: A Pat on the Back for People, Suffering for Animals

March 10, 2025 Most of us have been spending more time on social media recently, following upsetting world events. I know I... Read More

Meeting a Growing and Essential Need

February 25, 2025 I’m writing this after an all-day marathon to sterilize homeless dogs and cats. In the end, our incredible... Read More

Voting Next Week? You Need to Read This

February 20, 2025 Just today, I was contacted by a supporter who asked me who they should vote for to do the most for animal... Read More

Must Read: Another Step Forward in Keeping Animals and Their People SAFE

February 13, 2025 People will endure the weight of incredible hardships for the sake of others — including their pets. At our... Read More

Too Few People Know This…

January 24, 2025 There is nothing wrong with giving up your pet to the OHS, another reputable animal shelter or someone who is... Read More

Makings of a Leader

January 16, 2025 Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the incoming US president’s alarming comments about our country have had... Read More

Why 2025 Will Be Unstoppable for the Animals

December 31, 2024 In the very first week of 2024, I wrote: Between the worries of pet owners who are concerned that finances... Read More

The Reality of a Shelter on Christmas

December 24, 2024 The beginning of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day this year. Tomorrow will be a great day... Read More

Increasing Need on Both Ends of the Leash

December 19, 2024 Right now, there are close to 500 animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society, a 20% increase from where... Read More

Twenty Sick Cats Need You

November 29, 2024 Right now, we’ve got a quarantine room filled to the brim with sick cats like Sprinkle and Sparkle. The... Read More