Category: Pets & Animals
More than 40 animals to be spayed and neutered at the Ottawa Humane Society
The effort is in recognition of World Spay Day, an international event to raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor assures residents that the LRT trains are safe with additional inspections and procedures now in place. At the Light Rail Sub-Committee held last week, OC Transpo responded to questions from the Councillor and others…
Gift of independence given to a special little boy – ADC Hartley finds his new forever home
Joanne realized that service dogs provide assistance like none other for children with health issues such as autism, seizures and mobility limitations to name a few. It was then that she had an incredible idea…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed, with a variety of updates from Councillor for the upcoming week and further on the calendar. The fluctuating temperatures from mild to record-breaking extreme cold have brought about concerns for our homeless…
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library for January 2023
When books are purchased from the Friends of the Library book sale at ‘Good Reads’ in the Stittville branch, money raised can be used for special things not covered in the library’s regular budget.
Ottawa Humane Society announces new President and CEO
The OHS Board of Directors has announced the successful candidate for the position of President & CEO. Sharon Miko, the current Director of Operations for the organization, begins the new role in mid-November.
Harlow the potcake finds his forever home – you can help others find their new family
Ashley is Harlow’s rescuer and her love for Harlow was the inspiration behind her charming book, “Harlow’s Journey Home”; an inspirational story for children and youth told from Harlow’s own experience…
8 ways to protect yourself from coyotes
With coyote sightings in Ottawa on the rise, it’s important that residents understand how to keep themselves and their pets safe in the event of an encounter with a coyote.
Stittsville Fire Station 81 goes to the dogs – potcake dogs that is
On August 17, Stittsville residents had the opportunity to meet many Potcakes – the day that Station 81 firefighters shared their penchant for helping these pups find new homes, while supporting a good cause.
After two years of Covid – Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run returns
The time of year has returned when pets take their humans for a fundraiser walk. The Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run returns.
Coyotes are ever-present in Stittsville community – information to assist with co-habitating
Ottawa is not the only municipality to experience challenges in its relationship with coyotes and some suggest a violent, cruel and ineffective solution in the form of culls. The truth is that human–coyote encounters are largely a manmade problem…
35th annual guide dog ride to raise funds for training of Canadian guide dogs
(Meet Rider one of the many Canadian Guide Dogs in training. Photo: Canadian Guide Dogs) Own a motorcycle? Ride on your own or with friends to raise money towards the training…
Ottawa Humane Society experiencing historic wait times for foster homes
More than 40 animals are currently waiting for foster homes at the Ottawa Humane Society, and some have been waiting for more than a month.
Share the land: our hosts the Anishinabi, Algonquin people shared their land with immigrant settlers
As summer lingers with crops of corn, squash and beans, known in Indigenous agriculture as the three sisters, we owe thanks to our hosts the Anishinabi, Algonquin people.
Rising temperatures pose a danger to pets
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning residents that after a relatively mild June and early July, high temperatures are forecasted for Ottawa this week and pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars.