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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)
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:
Volunteer Opportunities
OHS volunteers help give Ottawa’s animals a brighter future and make our community a more humane place for all. If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, and making a difference for Ottawa’s animals, please review the volunteer opportunities and follow the application instructions.
Please note: Applications will not be processed for programs that are not open for recruitment. We have a limited number of available openings, and applicants must meet the volunteer requirements to be considered for an interview. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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.
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
- Air Miles
- Donate a Car Canada
- Amazon Wish List for cats
- Amazon Wish List for dogs
- Amazon Wish List for small animals
2017 Media Releases
- Ottawa Humane Society Pleads to Thief: Stolen Kitten Needs Medical Attention (December 20, 2017)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight (December 13, 2017)
- Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Holiday Season With the 12 Pet Safety Tips of Christmas (December, 12, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Dec. 10 (December 6, 2017)
- Sadie Mae is Expected to Recover After Life-saving Surgery at the Ottawa Humane Society (November 30, 2017)
- Celebrate the Season With the Animals and Santa Paws at the Ottawa Humane Society! (November 24, 2017)
- Surprise Your Kids This Holiday Season With a Pet and Make a Homeless Animal’s Dreams Come True (November 21, 2017)
- Beagle Receiving Life-saving Care at the Ottawa Humane Society After Being Shot in the Head (November 17, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Nov. 12 (November 7, 2017)
- Keep Pets Safe This Halloween With Six Tips From the Ottawa Humane Society (October 31, 2017)
- Howl for Halloween at the Ottawa Humane Society this Saturday! (October 26, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Oct. 15 (October 10, 2017)
- Important Animal Welfare Update: Statement From the Ottawa Humane Society (October 4, 2017)
- Surprisingly Hot Fall Temperatures Mean Dogs Still in Danger if Left Alone in Cars: Ottawa Humane Society (September 22, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Honours Community’s Contributions at its Annual General Meeting (September 20, 2017)
- Join the Ottawa Humane Society at Lansdowne Park This Saturday and Wiggle, Waggle, Walk or Run to Save Animal Lives (September 8, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Throwing Party to Cheer Up Two Cats Who’ve Spent a Year Waiting to Be Adopted (August 31, 2017)
- ALERT: Ottawa Humane Society in Desperate Need of Foster Homes to Help With Summer Population Spike (August 9, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Aug. 13 (August 8, 2017)
- Keep Pets Safe This Long Weekend by Not Leaving Them in a Hot Car: Ottawa Humane Society (August 2, 2017)
- Increased Danger to Pets Left Alone in Cars as High Temperatures Hit the City: Ottawa Humane Society (July 12, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Makes First FIV-Positive Cats Available for Adoption (July 4, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, July 9 (July 4, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Nearly Full in Advance of Busiest Weekend of the Year, Needs Community’s Help to Avert a Crisis (June 30, 2017)
- Annual Influx of Spooked, Lost Pets the Dark Side to Canada Day Festivities: Ottawa Humane Society (June 28, 2017)
- The Ottawa Humane Society is Throwing a Kitten Shower This Sunday and Everyone’s Invited! (June 23, 2017)
- Cute Overload as Kittens in Need of a Second Chance Overtake the Ottawa Humane Society (June 15, 2017)
- Deadly Summer Danger: Ottawa Humane Society Treating Two Cats for High Rise Syndrome (June 12, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society Asking Community to Boycott Friday Bull Riding Event at TD Place (June 7, 2017)
- Found A Baby Animal? Check With The Experts For How To Help (May 18, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, May 7 (May 2, 2017)
- Celebrate A Hoppy Easter With the Animals This Sunday at the Ottawa Humane Society! (April 6, 2017
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, April 9 (April 5, 2017)
- Be on the Lookout for Lost, Scared Pets After Fire at Baseline and Merivale Row Houses: Ottawa Humane Society (March 13, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, March 12 (March 7, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Feb. 12 (February 7, 2017)
- Protect Pets From Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecast to Hit Ottawa Tonight (January 13, 2017)
- Ottawa Humane Society to Hold Microchip Clinic Sunday, Jan. 8 (January 3, 2017)
My Volunteer Journey
I was asked to share some memories from my 30 plus years as a volunteer.
In the mid-80s, I returned to Ottawa after university and teaching. My new apartment was near the old Ottawa Humane Society (101 Champagne Avenue South). I registered as a volunteer.
It was an innovative and exciting chapter in the shelter’s history. Many of the current programs began in those early years.
The foster program started in 1983. For several years, I assisted with fostering out as many animals as possible for Christmas week so the staff could have a break. I fostered and then adopted my first chihuahua (Bart) at that time.
In 1984, the Companion Animal Program (now Brightening Lives Animal Visits) was four years old. Every Thursday afternoon, three ladies and I loaded up a station wagon with animals in their carriers. We headed out to seniors’ facilities and group homes for hour-long visits. The dogs, cats and sometimes rabbits were selected from the animals up for adoption that day.
The early Pet Pics with Santa were held at the two Ritchie Feed and Seed stores. I remember the OHS Administrator and me selling hotdogs and hot chocolate from a food van in the front parking lot at the Stittsville location.
The first Wiggle Waggle Walkathon was held in 1988. I recall hammering white stakes beside a path next to Dow’s Lake. On-site-only registration was held at H.M.C.S. Carleton drill hall using three copy machines. After the walk, I helped at the finance office with the challenge of deciphering participant’s handwriting to prepare tax receipts.
That is just a glimpse into my early experiences. In 1996 I was honoured to receive the Eleanor Prowse Award. It is given each year to a volunteer for outstanding service.
I joined the Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary soon after I started working as a volunteer with the OHS. Our group commits time, energy, supplies and ideas to sell baking and crafts to raise funds for the animals. Come January 2021, our Creative Craft Circle will have been meeting for 20 years.
I remember all the amazing animals, and my many adventures. I have met wonderful staff, great fellow volunteers and amazing people in the animal community. The satisfaction from volunteering at the OHS has been a large part of my personal journey.
Eleanor Prowse
Youth Foster Volunteer
Not currently recruiting
Rabbits at the OHS often benefit from time spent in a loving home, away from the busy shelter environment, while waiting to find their forever homes.
In this program, youth learn about animal care and enrichment, then provide a loving foster home for a rabbit in need to earn Ontario Community Involvement Hours required for graduation!
Youth and their families won’t be alone in caring for their foster animal. We provide all the food, supplies and medical care the animal needs. The only cost to you is your time and sharing your home with a rabbit who needs your help.
Sign up to be notified when recruitment opens!
To be placed on an interest list to become a Youth Foster Volunteer, select the “Interest List” button below to register. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2024) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”.
Tours
Ever wonder what goes on behind-the-scenes at the OHS? Book a tour and come see for yourself! Everyone is welcome. Tours are 45-minutes and include an educational tour of the facility and an opportunity to visit the animals.
Cost: $50
Location: The Ottawa Humane Society (245 West Hunt Club)
Capacity: Maximum of 15 participants per booking
*Tours are 45 minutes in length and can accommodate a maximum of 15 participants. This includes both children and adult participants. Due to capacity restrictions at the OHS, no exceptions can be made. For groups larger than 15 participants, please book separate tours.
Shelter Animals & Availability:
To maintain safety and security of all participants, and to reduce stress of animals in our care, shelter dogs and rabbits are only viewed in this program. Cat interactions are subject to animal availability on the day of the scheduled tour.
Animals are behaviourally assessed and health checked by our animal care team. These records are used to determine their suitability for programming, as well as their adoption status, current stress level and temperament.
Tours Cancellation Policy: Refund requests received 48 hours in advance of the scheduled program are eligible for a refund of $25 ($25 administration fee is non-refundable). Refund requests received within 48 hours of the scheduled program are not eligible for a refund.
Note: Full refunds will be issued in the event that the OHS has to cancel a scheduled tour.
For more information, email programs@ottawahumane.ca or call 613-725-3166, ext. 298.
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!
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