Welcome Back: Programs Reopening

August 26, 2021 This morning, I got to do something I haven’t been able to do for a year and a half: I greeted a volunteer.... Read More

A Return to Life.

August 19, 2021 Before the pandemic and ubiquitous Zoom meetings, I would sometimes work late, attending committee or other... Read More

Misinformation that Could Kill a Dog

August 12, 2021 After a relatively mild July, August is turning into a scorcher. Whenever it gets this hot, I worry about... Read More

A Crisis in a Crisis in a Crisis

August 5, 2021 The global pandemic has created multiple crises in our community, in Canada and across the world. The OHS has... Read More

The Case for a Coyote as the Cat Killer

July 29, 2021 The recent reports of deceased cats were certainly unsettling to me and everyone here at the OHS. There are... Read More

What to Expect When Leaving Your Pet Home Alone

July 22, 2021 I’m looking forward to a summer where many of us can safely return to our workplaces and reconnect with... Read More

Standing for Something

July 15, 2021 I have always believed that organizations, especially not-for-profits and charities, need to stand for... Read More

What You Don’t See

July 9, 2021 In 2020, the Calgary Stampede was cancelled because of the pandemic. In 2021, the Calgary Stampede is set to... Read More

The Cat Killer That Never Was

July 2, 2021 On a Sunday in mid-June, I received a call at home from OHS staff. The question: Would we pay to necropsy the... Read More

National Indigenous Peoples Day: Mother Trees, Mother Earth and What We Need to Learn.

June 24, 2021 I am an avid fan of CBC Radio. I often joke that I wouldn’t know much of anything without the CBC. A few... Read More