Category: Pets & Animals
The compassionate care of legendary family dog Riley Ryan from our Carp Veterinarian
Dr. Cochran is a Veterinarian at the West Carleton Animal Hospital in Carp, Ontario. He had been Riley’s Vet for some time now, and he guided us through the last months and days as Riley’s health issues became more apparent.
More than 90 cats admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society creating additional strain
The cats came from a number of sources such as owners who could no longer care for their pet, cats who were found lost and alone, and nursing mothers with newborn kittens.
Ottawa Humane Society urges pet owners to brace for a hot week
The Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet owners to stay vigilant to protect their pets from the heat. Do not leave your pets unattended in a vehicle for any length of time.
Your feedback is requested by OHS to plan for the next five years putting people and pets first
The rising cost of living has caused more pet owners to surrender their pets to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). The OHS’s draft Strategic Plan includes exploring the possibility of opening a new veterinary clinic…
Important wetlands now protected by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s protected new property is a hidden gem of great ecological significance and home to a diverse range of plant, butterfly, bird, amphibian, reptile, and mammal species, including 16 species at risk.
Protect your pets from fireworks
The OHS recommends pet owners take precautions to protect their pet during Canada Day festivities. Securing your pet in a place protected from the noise, like a bathroom, basement or a crate padded with blankets will help keep them calm.
Local Nonprofit Rare Republic Canada Shuts Down
Rare Republic Canada, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising money and awareness for endangered species is officially shutting down today.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower focuses his community notes on a number of events, including the upcoming Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on June 17 and an opportunity to meet and hear Collinda Joseph…
Protecting our Wetlands – Stittsville June 8th meeting
Where, however, was this concern during the last number of years when Goulbourn’s wetlands were turned into municipal drains to support development, along with the regular trapping and killing of beavers?
Ottawa Humane Society warns pet owners of increased danger to pets left in cars as temperatures rise
Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with the windows left open. Pets can quickly overheat, leading to brain damage and even death…
Library updates from the Stittsville branch
Drop in to see the caterpillar cabinet to see how the caterpillars are moving through their stages to become Painted Lady butterflies. For Asian Heritage Month, Stittsville librarian Gemini…
Ottawa needs a new Wildlife Strategy
With the recent killing of coyote in Riverside South and a young black bear in Kanata, it has become even more apparent that the City needs a progressive and humane Wildlife Strategy.
If you love Caterpillars and Butterflies the Stittsville Library has a display you must see
The caterpillar and butterfly friends will be at the Library throughout May. When they are mature they will be released into a natural setting with a butterfly release party.
Thank You Stittsville and Stittsville Central
Attending the Professional Writing program at Algonquin College had provided me with the training I needed, but the experience of working at Stittsville Central enabled me to take what I had learned and apply it to real-life situations…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
My team is organizing a number of events in the coming weeks – save the dates and watch for more info coming soon!