Wow! Look what you did!

January 26, 2017 We reached out, through the mail and online to tell you about a few of the animals that needed your special... Read More

No Animals were Harmed?

January 19, 2017 I have always been reassured by that disclaimer at the end of films. You know the one: “No animals were... Read More

Thanks OHS Dog Walkers!

January 12, 2017 It’s been a mild couple days but Ottawa has seen some wild weather this winter, from temperature extremes... Read More

Filling the Pages in 2017

January 5, 2017 I’ve never been much for New Year’s resolutions. I never kept them. That said, there is... Read More

Goodbye 2016

December 31, 2016 Everyone has a bad year from time to time. Because of the death of a loved one, a health scare, a financial... Read More

On this night most of all, I am grateful for friends who believe and assure that love always wins in the end.

December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas... Read More

Do you know what happens when a bell rings?

December 15, 2016 OK, I confess — I can get a little mushy at Christmas. I start humming and whistling Christmas music as... Read More

Our New Holiday Tradition: Meet Jingle

December 8, 2016 Among the best parts about Christmas — and most holidays — are our traditions and the memories that come... Read More

Always Room at the Inn

December 1, 2016 At the core, there are two kinds of animal shelters: open admission and limited admission. When I say... Read More

Giving is the New Black

November 24, 2016 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And, no, I don’t mean the door buster deals of Black... Read More