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Yes, My Friends, There is a Santa Claus
December 24, 2021 In 1897, Francis Pharcellus Church, an editorial writer for the New York Sun, wrote an iconic response to a... Read More
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You and I Can End Kitten Season
June 15, 2017 We call it kitten season. And at the OHS, we make a lot of our plans around it — extra hiring, more... 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
You Can Always Give Kindness
September 10, 2020 You can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness. Anne Frank Kindness. It seems from almost... Read More
You Can End Cycles of Suffering
August 2, 2024 We’re no strangers to the countless animals in Ottawa who need shelter and care each summer, but the... Read More
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You Didn’t Have to do This
September 22, 2022 I learned a sad lesson many years ago. A man surrendered two beautiful Borzois — a pretty unusual event at... Read More
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