Category: Pets & Animals
Live trapping and relocation: A band-aid solution
Live trapping and relocating of small wildlife may be seen as a humane option for controlling wild critters, but in reality it is a cruel solution.
Humane Society warns that Canada Day can pose a serious risk to pets
With fireworks and other noisy displays, an increased number of pets become lost or injured as they bolt from the loud noises.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, Councillor Gower has plenty of updates for residents and shares the information you need to know.
Dog Guides Program benefits from funds raised by Wellings of Stittsville and Stittsville Lions
On June 25, 2020, Wellings of Stittsville began a partnership with the Stittsville Lions to raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The partnership has proved to be a success!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has a jam-packed update of information to keep Stittsville residents aware of community happenings. Councillor Chat takes place June 8 at 7:00pm.
Every pet is part of the family at Groomaholics
Seventeen-year-old Maddie Derrick-Foley owns Groomaholics, a dog grooming business partnered with Total Dog Care in Carp.
Ottawa Humane Society warns pet owners of increased danger to pets left in cars as temperatures rise
“Dogs die in hot cars,” said Bruce Roney, OHS President & CEO. “Temperatures in vehicles rise extremely quickly — even with the windows left open…
Find the Paw-fect companion with OPL’s Pet Program Series: Dog Edition!
The Ottawa Public Library is partnering with The Ruff House to offer an online series of guides, demonstrations, tips, and resources to help inform soon-to-be pet owners of the ins and outs of pet adoption and pet ownership.
Kitten saved from Stittsville weekend fire – GoFundMe campaign organized for family
Ottawa Fire Services was able to save a kitten from a house fire over the weekend.
Living with coyotes in an urban environment – Zoom presentation March 1
In light of the recent Coyote sightings around Stittsville and the songs of the Coyote at night, especially in the area of the Trans-Canada Trail and Poole Creek corridor…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From blasting, coyotes, Tewin, development and other important information pertaining to Stittsville, Councillor Gower shares the information you need to know this week…
Keep your pets safe during cold weather
The temperature is plummeting and the cold weather can pose serious risks to pets. We may admire our pets’ plush coats, but as beautiful as fur is, it’s not a perfect insulator, especially when it’s very cold…
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
For the week of November 30th, Councillor Gower is sharing information on the lighting up of the Village Square Park and a house decorating contest that the Stittsville Lions are hosting…
The pandemic puppy – a wise decision?
There has been a lot written lately about the so-called “pandemic puppy.” The story boils down to this: countless Canadians who are bored and lonely during the lockdown are rushing out to buy or adopt puppies, and when the health crisis is over…
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind and WestJet team up for ‘gift of flight’ raffle
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has launched a licensed raffle to raise funds for the charity by partnering with WestJet to win a ‘Gift of Flight’.