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National Volunteer Week 2022
National Volunteer Week is back!
This year we’re recognizing your incredible work and welcoming many volunteers back after a long two years. National Volunteer Week is April 17 to 23 and we are so excited to offer this year’s celebrations in-person and virtually.
There will be tasty snacks in the volunteer lounge and foster office throughout the week, daily raffles and prizes, and we are also planning some workshops and events that we hope you’ll love:
Virtual Webinar – Don’t Blame the Cat: Tuesday, April 19 (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Has Fluffy scratched up your favourite piece of furniture again? Is your cat choosing the floor over the litter box? Wonder what that constant meowing really means? Join us for a webinar presented by our feline services coordinator to learn more about what your cat is really up to!
Virtual Webinar – Shelter Behaviour Assessments: Wednesday, April 20 (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Have you ever wondered how the OHS assesses animals that come into our care? Our understanding of how best to assess the behaviour of animals coming into the shelter continues to evolve.Throughout this webinar, you will be introduced how the OHS collects this information, performs assessments and compiles a behaviour profile.
Virtual Webinar – Dog Reactivity: Thursday, April 21 (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Do you have a dog that gets worked up at the sight of other dogs? This webinar is for you! It will provide both new and experienced dog owners with all the basic information needed to navigate life with a reactive dog. Learn about what reactivity it is, what it looks like, walking tools you can use, training tips and much more!
Virtual Webinar – Rabbit Behaviour, Handling and Enrichment: Friday, April 22 (6 to 7 p.m.)
Have you ever wondered how to read a rabbit’s body language? Or which enrichment activities keep them happy and healthy? This webinar will explore how rabbits communicate and what their body language is telling us. Participants can also expect to learn basic rabbit care, handling techniques and fun activities to keep our rabbit friends living their best lives.
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Our annual volunteer appreciation brunch is back and we are so excited to be able to host this in-person event at the OHS for the first time in two years! Out of an abundance of caution, we are offering two separate sittings – Breakfast (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.) and Brunch (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). At this event, volunteers can look forward to:
- Connecting and networking with other volunteers;
- A volunteer memory slideshow;
- Special presentations from the OHS President & CEO, Bruce Roney, OHS Board Chair and other OHS staff;
- A delicious pre-ordered, individually wrapped brunch from Kettlemen’s Bagels; and,
- Door prizes.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer department today!
Be a Responsible Pet Owner
Pets rely on us to provide them with everything they need to live a happy and healthy life. When you are a responsible pet owner, you and your pet will enjoy a lifetime of love and companionship. Follow these essential tips:
Wish List
The animals at the OHS need your support. Your donations of money and in-kind gifts of supplies and equipment are essential to our work in the community.
Our Wish List contains items that the Ottawa Humane Society currently needs. For all other items not on our Wish List, please call or email before bringing to the OHS.
We will ask you to fill in an in-kind donation form. It is helpful if you could download, print and fill in this form in advance.
If you are able to donate in-kind gifts such as office supplies, prizes or other non-animal-related items, please email adoption@ottawahumane.ca or call 613-725-3166 ext. 258.
Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love® program has partnered with us and is donating pet food for all dogs, cats, kittens and puppies being cared for here. We no longer need individual pet food donations because of this partnership.
What else can you do to help?
We also accept donations of the following items:
- Gift certificates for event prizes (by mail only)
- Canadian Tire money (by mail only)
- Air Miles
- Donate a Car Canada
- Amazon Wish List for cats
- Amazon Wish List for dogs
- Amazon Wish List for small animals
Safeguard Your Pets Against Fire
Safeguard you, your family and your pets against fire. Here’s how:
- Never leave a burning candle unsupervised! Even leaving the room for a minute is enough time for a curious cat or a tail-wagging dog to knock over a candle.
- Make sure that all cords are either inaccessible to your pets, or that you unplug the cords when the electrical device is not in use. Some dogs, cats, rabbits and rodents like to nibble on cords, which can result in serious burns and can cause a fire.
- Keep certain appliances, such as irons and hair dryers, out of pets’ reach. These appliances can produce enough heat that, if knocked over by a pet, they could start a fire.
- Install a barrier in front of fireplaces, campfires, barbecues and portable heaters. It is a myth that pets are afraid of fire – in fact, many pets like to lay close to a source of heat to stay warm. Lying too close to a fire could result in your pet’s fur catching fire; and it is possible for most pets to knock over a portable heater or a barbecue. Always ensure your pets cannot get near these items.
- Order an emergency decal to alert first responders to the number of pets in your home.
If your pet does get burned, put cool water on the burned area quickly, followed by a cold compress, and seek veterinary assistance immediately.
Animal Tips
We all love our animal companions but sometimes we need information on their behaviour. Our pet care information will help you develop and maintain a long and rewarding relationship with your furry or feathered friends.
Note: Some of the tip topics below are available as web pages on our website, some link to information on other websites, and others are PDFs.
General Animal Tips
- Avoid Pet Peeves
- Cold Weather FAQs
- Coping with Pet Allergies
- Common Household Poisons to Avoid
- Dogs Die in Hot Cars
- Don’t Litter – Spay or Neuter
- End of Life Care for your Pet
- Explaining Pet Death to Children
- Fire Prevention Tips for You and Your Pet
- Flea Control
- Grieving the Loss of a Pet
- How Much Will My Pet Really Cost?
- Holidays and Pets
- Microchipping
- The Multi-pet Household
- Pediatric Spay and Neuter from the ASPCA
- Pets and Babies
- From the HSUS: Pets at College: Not a Prerequisite
- Preparing an Emergency Plan for Disasters
- Prevent a Lost Pet: 5 Things That Will Help You Protect Your Pets
- Summer Safety for Pets
- From the AAHA: Toxic House and Garden Plants
- Twelve Pet Tips for Christmas
- Vaccinating Your Pet
2018 Media Releases
- Plan Your Visit to the Ottawa Humane Society This Season by First Checking Holiday Hours (December 18, 2018)
- Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Holiday Season With the 12 Pet Safety Tips of Christmas (December 12, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Dec. 9 (December 4, 2018)
- Santa Paws is Coming to Town! (November 26, 2018)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight (November, 21, 2018
- Surprise Your Kids This Holiday Season With a Pet and Make a Homeless Animal’s Dreams Come True (November 19, 2018)
- Owners of Injured Young Dog Found (November 14, 2018)
- Humane Society Seeking Owners of Injured Young Dog (November 13, 2018)
- Get ready to howl for Howl-O-Ween at the OHS! (October 25, 2018)
- Pet-Adoptathon Weekend at Pet Valu Merivale (September 27, 2018)
- Hill’s and OHS Help Families Feed Pets after Tornado Tragedy (September 26, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society Tornado Aftermath (September 24, 2018)
- Northern Pets Need Community Support (September 20, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Sept. 16 (September 11, 2018)
- OHS Kitty Crisis Stabilized: Now Helping with Crisis in Windsor (August 24, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society Kitty Crisis Continues (August 15, 2018)
- OHS to benefit from Nissan’s Dog Days of Summer Campaign (August 10, 2018)
- Canada Day 2018: the perfect pet storm (June 28, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, June 10 (June 5, 2018)
- Update on 30 Cats and Kittens Abandoned at Pest Control Company (May 25, 2018)
- 30 Cats and Kittens Abandoned at Pest Control Company (May 25, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, April 8 (April 3, 2018)
- Celebrate A Hoppy Easter With the Animals This Sunday at the Ottawa Humane Society! (March 19, 2019)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, March 11 (March 6, 2018)
- Join us for National Cupcake Day 2018 and really bake a difference for Ottawa’s animals! (February, 23, 2018)
- The Temperature May Be Rising, But Danger Still Awaits Cats Left Out In The Cold (February 22, 2018)
- This February, There’s Love in the Air at the Ottawa Humane Society (February 5, 2018)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Jan. 14 (January 9, 2018)
- Important Animal Welfare Update: Statement From the Ottawa Humane Society (January 2, 2018)
Veterinary Care for Your Pet
If your pet is sick or injured, as an owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have your pet examined by a licensed veterinarian. Regular visits to a veterinarian are also important to keep your pet happy and healthy. Find out more about choosing the right vet, where to seek emergency care, and a list of some of the clinics in Ottawa currently accepting clients.
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