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Giving Back is the New Black: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday at the OHS
November 26, 2015 For the past decade or so, like most Canadians, I have been watching the U.S. media reports on the Friday... Read More
Faith, Hope and Charity
December 3, 2015 An OHS supporter asked me recently if I was worried about the Syrian refugee crisis. I was puzzled for a... Read More
What’s Next? Constant Improvement in Animal Sheltering
December 10, 2015 A new program introduced this year provides in-house respite to stressed shelter cats. Next up? Cat clicker... Read More
Light or Dark – There Are No Sides When it Comes to Helping Animals
December 14, 2015 Photos by our wonderful volunteer photographer, Rohit Saxena. Special thanks to the Capital City... Read More
The world is getting better. It’s just that no one believes it.
December 17, 2015 I was listening to CBC on my way somewhere on the weekend. They were airing the Munk Debates. The topic was... Read More
Pets & Kids: Life Lessons Through Pet Ownership
April 28, 2016 For many people raising a family, adding an animal into the mix can be a somewhat daunting idea. The mere... Read More
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