Helping our Friends

June 21, 2018 You’ve got to have friends, the song goes. And at the OHS, we are lucky to have so many good friends.... Read More

The Longest Winter

June 15, 2018 It occurred to me a few weeks ago that last winter started in mid-November and didn’t really end until... Read More

What’s the size of a grain of rice and saves lives?

June 7, 2018 I am a big fan of technology, and I am increasingly amazed at what it can do. (Creepy life-like robots... Read More

Bilingualism and Beyond

May 31, 2018 One of the happiest days in my work life was in 2014 when the OHS was finally in a financial position to hire... Read More

Planning for Your Pet’s Future

May 3, 2018 It’s a possibility none of us wants to consider: what if we pass away before our pets? What will their... Read More

Sadie Mae Needs a Final Home

April 19, 2018 I have some sad news to share. Sadie Mae, the loving hound who came into our care suffering from a gunshot... Read More

A Symbol of Progress for Ottawa’s Animals

April 12, 2018 I think there is nothing better than when plans come to fruition. Back in 2010 when the detailed planning for... Read More

Circus Claims More Victims

April 4, 2018 Yesterday morning I read the sad news that an elephant died, and that four more are being treated for... Read More

What is the Core Problem in Animal Welfare?

March 22, 2018 Two stories hit the news last week that highlight the core issue in animal welfare today. In the first, a... Read More

Tucker is Recovering but Still Needs Your Help

March 15, 2018 We first introduced you to Tucker in February, when the four-month-old Shepherd-mix, arrived at the Ottawa... Read More