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Lest We Forget
November 9, 2017 As we prepare to honour the men and women who fought, and to remember those who gave their lives in combat,... Read More
Trouble in the Hen Blog
November 2, 2017 Between the ages of 11 and 13, I spent a good chunk of Christmas Day in a very odd place: a chicken farm. You... Read More
They Still Have Love to Give: Older Pets and You
October 26, 2017 Since I began working at the Ottawa Humane Society a lot of people approach me for advice — especially... Read More
Reptiles as Pets: Dispelling Common Myths and Misconceptions
October 19, 2017 They’re scaly, slithery, tongue-flicking, slow-blinking, sometimes carnivorous, and most always mysterious... Read More
You are giving Ottawa’s animals a second chance, with the help of social media
October 12, 2017 It’s hard to remember a time before the Internet. Everything is online now, from utility bills to streaming... Read More
The Perfect Match May Not Always Be Perfect
October 5, 2017 It has often seemed to me that finding the right dog is like finding the right partner. You know that... Read More
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