Television promised me things were going to get better

July 19, 2016 I was born in 1962. It was an interesting time to be born. As a child, in the late ’60s and early... Read More

Helping Dogs in Hot Cars

July 14, 2016 As the weather warms, the number of calls you make to us about dogs in hot cars soars. What should you do if... Read More

Urgent Animal Welfare Issue: We Need You To Take Action

July 5, 2016 (Warning: Graphic Content)   OHS Executive Director Bruce Roney has written the Federal Minister of Justice,... Read More

School’s Out!

June 30, 2016 Though most days, I didn’t really mind school, I will admit that my favourite day was always the last... Read More

The Difference Between Cats and Dogs

June 23, 2016 It’s warm. The sun is shining. Summer is finally here. It’s the time for subjects no more weighty... Read More

The Evidence is in: The Benefits of Taking Pets to Work

June 15, 2016 OHS humane education staff with their pets. I’m sorry I left this article so late. Friday, June 24 is... Read More

They Need a Special Place in Your Heart

June 9, 2016 This month, get to know cats like Likos, the pet behind the special needs label. Our June adoption promotion... Read More

A Tragic Death

June 2, 2016 Harambe The world has been shocked and horrified by the shooting of Harambe, a 17-year-old silverback gorilla... Read More

More than Good Manners

May 26, 2016 Obedience classes and training have many benefits. It’s been quite a few years since I have had a dog... Read More

Killing with Kindness

May 18, 2016 The story of two Canadian tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park and “saving” a young bison... Read More