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Planning for Your Pet’s Future
May 3, 2018 It’s a possibility none of us wants to consider: what if we pass away before our pets? What will their... Read More
Ambulance
Politics and Animal Lives
August 18, 2016 The Ottawa Humane Society was founded in 1888. It was created to enforce our the new animal welfare... Read More
Practice Fire Safety with Your Pet
July 15, 2015 Many of us consider our pets to be part of the family – their safety and well-being is of course important... Read More
The dog is abandoned by its owner in the forest. Back view
Preventing the Unthinkable
October 28, 2021 I have written many times that my twin preoccupations throughout the pandemic have been protecting our staff... Read More
Ocra whale laying on pool platform
Profiting from Suffering
September 16, 2021 For those following this blog, it will come as no surprise Marineland disturbs me. The OHS, of course, stands... Read More
Protecting the Rescues from the Rescuers
September 24, 2020 When I started working for the Ottawa Humane Society 20 years ago, there were only a handful of local rescue... Read More
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